This paper is one of a pair examining implementation in two states of programs that provide housing and support to people discharged from psychiatric hospitals. The first paper describes the implementation in Victoria of a program established in 1995 by a non-government agency called Neami. This second paper examines a program in South Australia called...

The Disability Policy and Research Working Group has commissioned the University of NSW Consortium (Social Policy Research Centre, Disability Studies and Research Institute and City Futures) to research the effectiveness of supported living in relation to shared accommodation to improve service delivery to people with disabilities. The research has two parts: improving access to housing...

This report argues for significant new commitments by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments under the CSDA, including substantial additional funding to address identified unmet need for specialist disability services, particularly for accommodation services and support.

HomelessnessNSW.ACT, the NSW Women’s Refuge Movement, the Youth Accommodation Association and the NSW Council of Social Service commend the Iemma Government in developing a State Plan to guide the growth of NSW over the next 10 years.

This report makes a series of recommendations in relation to the aged care workforce, quality of care, the Complaints Resolution Scheme, the number young people being placed in aged care, and related matters. With Australia's population ageing, demand for aged care services will increase. This will require not only adequate facilities but a skilled and...