Jane’s Story: A family perspective on group homes

‘Jane’s Story’ is a short video that tells the powerful real life story of Jane and her son Nick. Focusing on the challenges they faced when Nick first moved into a group home,

Jane talks about her memory of when Nick’s disability was first diagnosed and he challenges they faced when Nick wanted to move out of home. She goes through the breakdown in the relationship between herself and staff at the group home and her role in advocating for Nick and what it took to turn the situation around.

 

Watch on YouTube (off-site)
Topics:
Child protection and relinquishment, Human Rights

Author:
Disability Services Commission