Being stuck in hospital means NDIS participants lose the gains made in rehabilitation as well as condition, confidence and social connection. Specialist housing is ready and waiting.
We interviewed people living with disability before and after they moved into purpose-built housing that fosters independence. The change for them was profound and cost-saving.
Disclosure statement
Jodie Bailie is a Research Affiliate with the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Disability and Health, and receives funding from a University of Sydney Postgraduate Award. The flood research we have drawn upon was led by The University of Sydney, The University Centre for Rural Health. It was funded by The University of Sydney, Western Sydney University, University of Wollongong, Northern NSW Local Health District and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Funders played no direct role in designing the study and writing for publication. This study would not have been possible without the support of the NSW Northern Rivers community who responded to the Community Recovery after Flood survey, nor without the active support, enthusiasm and commitment of the Community Advisory Groups in Lismore and Murwillumbah and community organisations.