Housing for people with disability
Alternative labels
Specialist disability housing
Report
Supporting the design and construction sector to transition to minimum accessible standards in new homes: a qualitative study
This research provides critical insights into what the sector designing and building new housing needs from their industry bodies and government to successfully implement accessibility standards. It is directly informed by professionals in the design and construction sector about what is required to make this happen.
Report
Specialist Disability Accommodation in the social housing sector: policy and practice
This research explores the complex interaction between the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) program and the social housing sector, including participants’ experience of accessing these homes and the extent to which the homes are equipped with assistive technology.
Journal article
A flawed model or weak implementation? A critical review of the approach to group homes taken the Disability Royal Commission
This article describes the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disabilities’ approach to group homes, the evidence heard, and its conclusions; and critiques its stance, processes, and some recommendations.
Report
Where is the risk and what is the risk?
This report seeks to examine the role of Community Visitors in being able to undertake adequate safeguarding in the diversified and privatised service landscape of the NDIS. It examines 'grey-zone' sites - those sites where there is ambiguity about whether Community Visitors have the statutory authority to visit. As well as considering the impact of...
Discussion paper
Home and living supports
People with disability are still at significant disadvantage in choosing where they live, who they live with and who provides their supports. This paper argues that there are clear steps that can be taken to reverse this situation and deliver on the promise of a better life under the NDIS.