Chief executive and founder of the Summer Foundation Dr Di Winkler said more accessible and affordable housing must be built to stop the inappropriate placement of young people in nursing homes .
110-unit private development . They feature accessible design and smart home technology , allowing tenants be independent and enjoy their privacy , while still having access to 24-hour , on-site support .
“ Many young people in nursing homes acquire their disability as adults ; some have partners or are parents . They want to live in their own homes ,” Dr Winkler said . “ Our long-term vision is that this model of integrated housing for people with disability is routinely included in all new medium and highdensity residential developments throughout Australia .”
The New South Wales-based Summer Foundation ’ s Hunter project consists of ten apartments in a
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