Housing for people with disability
Alternative labels
Specialist disability housing
Journal article
Housing needs for people with multiple sclerosis: a rapid review
This rapid review examines the housing needs of people with Multiple Sclerosis, whose unpredictable functional changes require timely home modifications and support. It identifies needs for accessible housing, affordable assistive technology, and responsive funding, with delays limiting independence. Proactive planning, coordinated support, and flexible funding are essential to help people with MS maintain independence and...
Report
Systemic advocacy insight report: no. 2
This report addresses the emerging issues identified by advocacy organisations through their direct work with people with disability. These issues are often complex and multifaceted, requiring coordinated approaches despite limited resources. It identifies housing, guardianship and safeguarding, transport and child protection as key issues for collaboration with advocacy organisations.
Evaluation
Enliven pilot project evaluation: final report
Enliven Community is a shared support facilitation model which includes facilitators who help National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants coordinate their support and communicate with providers. This independent evaluation explored residents' experiences with the Enliven Community Pilot Project and assessed its effectiveness in achieving positive outcomes.
Journal article
Inclusive housing for people with disability
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.
Report
Moving out, moving on: beyond group homes for NDIS participants
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...