This article describes the findings of a process evaluation assessing the implementation and effectiveness of an advocacy campaign to reduce long delays in housing approvals for people with disability. The evaluation highlights the importance of strategic advocacy, coalition-building and evidence-based messaging in driving policy change.

Group homes for people with disability are a major source of financial pressure on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with Supported Independent Living (SIL) costs increasing by 28% over the past five years. Providers are struggling to maintain the viability of the service model. This report finds increasing Individualised Living Arrangements (ILAs) could save...