Supported accommodation for people with disability

The Gillard Labor Government will deliver more supported accommodation and respite for people with disability.

For the first time Federal Labor will be giving community organisations the opportunity to apply for direct capital funding from the Federal Government for supported accommodation and respite facilities, with the first capital grants provided in 2011.

Community organisations are uniquely placed to develop accommodation and respite options that capitalise on local support and resources, and meet the needs of people with disability and their carers in an inventive way.

Projects could include a modern renovation of an existing home so it can be used for supported accommodation, pooled resources to build a contemporary facility close to local community and health services to provide overnight respite, or expanding an established facility to provide more places.

Up to 150 additional places are expected to be delivered through the $60 million investment that will be provided under this initiative.