Disability supported accommodation options - Sophie Mirabella
Public consultations will be held across Australia to assist in establishing new supported accommodation places, following the Howard Government’s commitment of an extra $962 million to help older carers and their families.
The Federal Member for Indi, Sophie Mirabella, welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, for members of the local community to have input into the process.
“These consultations will establish the best options for the delivery of 1750 supported accommodation places for people with disability, which will be made available across Australia,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“Recognising a one-size fits all model will not be suitable for all people and communities, these public consultations will assist in providing the flexibility required to meet people’s needs.
“The Howard Government would like to hear the views of people with disability, carers and service providers on options to best meet the needs of those who will be using the supported accommodation places.
“A public meeting will be held in Albury-Wodonga on 8 October and people with disability, carers and service providers are encouraged to attend,” Mrs Mirabella said.
Written submissions will also be accepted and are due Friday 26 October.
A discussion paper on this initiative is now available at www.facsia.gov.au or by calling 1800 045 394.
To get details of the public meetings and register your interest, call 1800 045 394 or email disabilityaccommodation@nationalmailing.com.au.
The Federal Member for Indi, Sophie Mirabella, welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, for members of the local community to have input into the process.
“These consultations will establish the best options for the delivery of 1750 supported accommodation places for people with disability, which will be made available across Australia,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“Recognising a one-size fits all model will not be suitable for all people and communities, these public consultations will assist in providing the flexibility required to meet people’s needs.
“The Howard Government would like to hear the views of people with disability, carers and service providers on options to best meet the needs of those who will be using the supported accommodation places.
“A public meeting will be held in Albury-Wodonga on 8 October and people with disability, carers and service providers are encouraged to attend,” Mrs Mirabella said.
Written submissions will also be accepted and are due Friday 26 October.
A discussion paper on this initiative is now available at www.facsia.gov.au or by calling 1800 045 394.
To get details of the public meetings and register your interest, call 1800 045 394 or email disabilityaccommodation@nationalmailing.com.au.
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