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What disability housing support could look like – beyond Australia’s outdated group home model

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par 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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