Younger People in Residential Aged Care initiative
Purpose
The Younger People in Residential Aged Care initiative is a Council of Australian Governments' (COAG) initiative. The Queensland and Commonwealth governments have each committed $23.9 million in funding over a five-year period to reduce the number of younger people with a disability living in residential aged care facilities. Disability Services Queensland has responsibility for implementing this initiative in Queensland.
The Younger People in Residential Aged Care initiative will assist younger people with a disability in residential aged care to move to more appropriate accommodation, divert younger people who are at risk of admission to residential aged care, and provide disability support for younger people who remain in residential aged care.
Disability Services Queensland has developed a continuum of support models to provide a range of supported accommodation options to younger people with a disability under this initiative. Priority of access to support through this initiative is given to people under the age of 50 years.
Models of Support
Service Specifications – Living Independently Model
Service Specifications – Living with Family and Network Supports
Service Specifications – Shared Support Model
Service Specifications – Integrated Living Model
Service Specifications – Assessment and Options Planning Service
Service Specifications - Enhancing Support in Aged Care Model
For further information or to register your interest in the Younger People in Residential Aged Care initiative contact the Disability Information Service
- Telephone:
- 1800 177 120†
- Freecall:
- TTY 1800 010 222†
- Email:
- ypirac@disability.qld.gov.au
- †Calls from mobile phones are charged at applicable rates.
Additional information
Summary report on young people with a disability living in or at risk of entry to aged care facilities. The following report outlines the findings of a collaborative project between Disability Services Queensland and Queensland Health investigating the needs of younger people with a disability living in aged care facilities. The report identifies alternative support models based on the findings of research, including the results of stakeholder consultations and international literature about this area.
Last reviewed: 17 July 2009