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Summer Foundation

Report

Incorporating minimum accessibility standards in new housing: a survey of access consultants and architects


This study seeks the expert opinions of access consultants and architects on how expensive and complicated it would be for builders to incorporate specific accessible features into all new homes.
Report

Young people in residential aged care in Australia, 2019-2020


This report utilises the available administrative data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, and the NDIA to describe the characteristics and geographical distribution of young people in permanent residential aged care (RAC) in Australia in 2019-2020.
Report

Audit of accessible features in new houses, apartments and townhouses


The findings of this study support the idea that well-designed housing that works for people with mobility impairments does not compromise the design of housing for the general population – rather it enhances the built environment.
Position paper

Medium term accommodation eligibility, funding and quality to meet the needs of NDIS participants


Funding for Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA) under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is not currently delivering the necessary outcomes for participants with high and complex needs. Changes are needed to ensure that this group receives the necessary support to avoid being stuck in hospital or forced into residential aged care (RAC). This position statement outlines...
Report

Specialist Disability Accommodation supply in Australia: January 2021


This report provides an update on the growth of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) across Australia and shares insights into current market sentiment. The data in this report results from a survey of SDA providers in October and November 2020.

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