The Federal Government has announced 21 companies to share in $60 million to help construct community-based accommodation for adults with severe or profound disabilities.

 

“People with disability need access to a range of supported accommodation models that will allow them, and their carers, to participate as valued members of their communities,” Prime Minister Julia Gillard said.

 

“The Supported Accommodation Innovation Fund will help address a shortfall in supported accommodation and respite for people with disability.”

 

Negotiations for funding agreements are in progress with the successful 21 organisations, which will be responsible for 27 projects, providing 169 new supported accommodation and respite places across the country.

 

These projects, which are to be completed by June 2014, build on the Australian Government’s $100 million capital injection in 2008 to build more than 300 supported accommodation places, which are on track to be delivered this year.
 
For more information on the Supported Accommodation Innovation Fund go to www.saif.govspace.gov.au