What disability housing support could look like – beyond Australia’s outdated group home model

By Di Winkler, Adjunct Professor, Summer Disability Research Centre, La Trobe University

Group homes have long been the default for Australians with disability who need a lot of support. This has typically meant four or more people with disability living under one roof, with a 24-hour roster of support workers.

Policymakers assumed this model was the most cost-effective way of delivering safe and good quality services.

But in reality, group homes are expensive and often deliver poor outcomes for participants.

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