Support Needs and Service Models for Younger People with High Clinical Care Needs
Prepared by Australian Healthcare Associates for DPRWG July 2007.
There are growing concerns around the number of younger people in residential aged care. These concerns relate to the appropriateness of such accommodation for younger people; the availability of more appropriate support models for younger people with high support needs, including those who may require medical or clinical support; and access for younger people with disabilities in residential aged care to other disability support services such as recreation and day options. This issue highlights a number of complex interfaces across jurisdictions, specifically across the aged care, health, disability and housing programs.
The aim of this research project is to progress discussions by the NDA and to inform initiatives under the bilateral agreements with regard to young people in nursing homes and people with disabilities with high clinical care needs.