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A nglicareSA’s Bridgeview Disability Respite site is set for a makeover, providing residents with more privacy, access and control in their homes while improving the function and appearance, in line with NDIS requirements. The site currently provides accommodation for 18 people, with the new work set to expand capacity to 24 people with diverse needs. The renovations and upgrades will see the separation of three existing homes by removing the connecting wings. This will enable each house to operate independently and provide greater flexibility for client allocation and support. The areas previously occupied by the connecting wings will be used for additional landscaping, paths and external communal areas for clients to share with friends and family. In addition, two unused administration buildings will be demolished to make way for three two-bedroom units.
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The new units will incorporate smart technology to provide more independence and privacy, including control of access, lights, air conditioning and blinds through hand-held or voice activated devices, as well as communication and monitoring for staff. The new units are designed to not only comply with Liveable Housing Australia standards, but also to look and feel like a home rather than a clinical setting. Works are expected to commence in October.
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STEP INTHE RIGHTDIRECTION T he South Australian Government recently announced its intention to extend access to care for young people in the out-of-home care system. AnglicareSA CEO Peter Sandeman welcomed the
opportunity to stay in or return to family-based care and supported living arrangements with access to standard supports until they are 21. Access to ongoing supports such as housing, financial, education, training and legal until the age of 25 would also significantly change a young care leaver’s trajectory into adulthood and their ability to live successful lives beyond their care experience. “Through extended care, the well-being of young people and community outcomes are significantly improved. Lifetimes of welfare dependency can be avoided,” Mr Sandeman said.
commitment and said the move would improve long-term outcomes for young people in care. “This is a big step in the right direction. It is great news for our state’s vulnerable young people,” Mr Sandeman said. “Evidence shows that by extending support from age 21, we will see dramatic decreases in the risk of homelessness, crime and poor education outcomes. “Many young people are not ready to leave home at 18. Children in care have experienced significant trauma, they deserve the same opportunity and support as others in these crucial years." AnglicareSA has campaigned for this key reform since launching the Home Stretch initiative in Adelaide last year. We will continue to advocate for the extension of this policy to all care-leavers. The state government’s extension of care does not include those young people in residential and emergency care. To fully support life outcomes, all young people in out-of-home care must have the
Peter Sandeman with the Minister for Child Protection, Rachel Sanderson, and foster carer Jan
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