Answers to Questions

YOUNG PEOPLE, NURSING HOMES

In reply to the Hon. K.L. VINCENT (21 July 2010) (First Session).

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): I am advised:

According to the most recent data available (April 2011), 317 Disability Services clients are living in residential aged care facilities, with the majority between 56 and 64 years of age.

The Younger People in Residential Aged Care (YPIRAC) program, supported by the South Australian and Commonwealth Governments has assisted 93 people with disability living in aged care facilities, including:

Moving 29 people from residential aged care to supported community accommodation;

Diverting 47 people from residential aged to supported community accommodation; and

Supporting 17 people who chose to remain in residential aged care through a Lifestyle Enhancement Package to stay connected to their family, friends and local community networks.

In January 2012, the youngest Disability Services client currently living in residential aged care is 24 years of age.

The State Government through the YPIRAC program continues to seek to support young people to be supported in appropriate accommodation.