We are excited to share that we have moved into the next phase of the Home and Living Outcome Framework study.
With the pilot stage complete, and funding from the Australian Research Council in place, we are now recruiting both participants and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) providers to take part in this important study. The 3-year, $1.64 million project is being run by La Trobe University and the Summer Foundation.
The study uses the Home and Living Outcome Framework to investigate the experiences, outcomes and economic impact of people with disability moving into NDIS funded SDA. The evidence collected will ultimately benefit people with disability by fostering innovative practice in housing and support.
The study is important because demand for SDA is increasing rapidly, with around 36,000 people becoming eligible for SDA payments over the next 20 years. Despite this we don’t know much about the impact SDA has on the lives of tenants. Without knowing what works and what doesn’t, there’s a risk that Australia will develop SDA that isn’t fit for purpose.
The Framework fills an urgent need by using valid, reliable and tested outcome measures to understand life domains.
If you’re a participant who has recently moved into SDA, or an SDA housing provider we’d love to hear from you. You can learn more about the study here, or register to have your say here.