Disability housing shortage leaves families without options

Miss Littley was diagnosed with a brain tumour at 27. After an operation, she had bleeding on the brain and a stroke, which left her without speech or mobility.

The 29-year-old now lives with her parents Kevin and Carol Littley, after a stint in an aged care facility.

“If I had spare money, I’d be putting it into disability housing because I’m telling you there are so many people out there that want it either to rent or own – it’s discrimination,” Mrs Littley said.

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Topics:
Housing

Author:
Kirsten Robb

Source:
The Age

Date published:
Thu 10th Dec, 2015