The number of younger people living in aged care is down – but that’s mostly due to them becoming older than 65 or passing away.
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Given the lack of progress to date, three new budget initiatives are unlikely to achieve the 2025 target of no Australians living in institutions meant for much older people.
Being stuck in hospital means NDIS participants lose the gains made in rehabilitation as well as condition, confidence and social connection. Specialist housing is ready and waiting.
We interviewed people living with disability before and after they moved into purpose-built housing that fosters independence. The change for them was profound and cost-saving.
