To get young people out of nursing homes, we need to back up the NDIS with housing – here’s how

Young people with disability living in nursing homes are one of the most marginalised and isolated groups of people in our society. More than half of them, 53%, receive a visit from a friend less than once a year. They generally lead impoverished lives, characterised by loneliness and boredom.

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Topics:
Aged care, Housing, Human Rights

Author:
Di Winkler and Luke Bo'sher

Source:
The Conversation

Date published:
Tue 3rd May, 2016