Under this new housing model, multiple apartments in a complex are built with features such as reinforced concrete for wheelchair hoists, voice recognition technology to open blinds and doors, and accessible bathrooms. There’s also a concierge with an on-call support worker to assist residents when their own carers clock off. Residents can choose their own support workers and use their NDIS funding to pay them.
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- Housing, Inclusion and access
- Author:
- Nas Campanella
- Source:
- ABC News
- Date published:
- Wed 15th Jul, 2020