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Profile—Central North Metropolitan areaConsultation DocumentArea profile for comment January 2013

1 │Area profile for comment January 2013 (last updated 10/12/2012)

Area profile for commentJanuary 2013Profile—Central North Metropolitan area

Consultation documentThe Disability Services Commission’s (DSC) vision is that all people live in welcoming communities that facilitate citizenship, friendship, mutual support and a fair go for everyone. To achieve this, Western Australia requires a responsive disability service sector to support people with disability, their families and carers to access more opportunities in the community.

To meet this goal, the Commission in partnership with key stakeholders is creating a Sector Development Plan. Its purpose is:

to provide further direction and targeted developmental opportunities across WA

to ensure the disability services sector continues to evolve to meet the needs, goals and preferences of people with disability.

Fifteen profile area documents have been created to cover all areas across WA. They combine existing information to create a picture of supports and services that make up the disability sector in each area. It provides a base of information to be validated or challenged by stakeholders.

Feedback will add to our understanding of each area and how well supports and services match people’s needs. The consultation process will identify strengths and gaps in supports provided to people with disability in each area.

Guiding strategic documents

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability (United Nations 2006)

Count Me In: Disability Future Directions (DSC 2009)

Delivering Community Services in Partnership Policy (Department of Premier and Cabinet 2011)

Disability Care and Support Reports (Productivity Commission 2011)

Disability Services Commission Strategic Plan 2011–2015 (DSC 2011)

National Disability Agreement (Commonwealth of Australia 2011)

National Disability Strategy (Commonwealth of Australia 2009)



The plan will be developed in three phases:

Phase one Describing existing supports and services 15 profile area consultation documents State-wide overview

Phase two Seeking local feedback Identifying strengths and gaps

Phase three Planning and identifying opportunities to improve the sector Developing solutions to address gaps

Have your sayWe are seeking feedback from interested stakeholders and have developed a list of questions covering a number of topics for your consideration. A feedback form template has also been provided which may assist you in consolidating your comments. Should you wish to use the template provided you can either complete it electronically or print it and hand write your comments.

Forms can be returned to the Commission by email or post.

email the template to [email protected]

post the template to:

Disability Services CommissionSector Development Plan FeedbackPO Box 441 WEST PERTH WA 6872

The template has been supplied as a helpful tool but it is not compulsory that you use it or answer every question to provide your feedback. Any general comments can be provided to the Commission via email or post using the details above, or they can be provided verbally or by attending a focus group.

To provide feedback another way you can:

provide verbal feedback by phoning Sector Development on 9426 9309

attend a focus group that will be hosted in local areas (these will be advertised on the www.dsc.wa.gov.au web site).

The closing date for feedback will be advertised on the www.dsc.wa.gov.au web site. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please email [email protected] or phone 9426 9309.


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Note about information and data

All efforts have been taken to ensure that the data contained in these profiles is as accurate and contemporary as possible. Specific data limitations are listed throughout the profiles and in Appendix B and users are encouraged to interpret the information with caution.



LocationThe central north metropolitan area profile covers about 234 square kilometres (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2012b) and includes 12 local government authorities (LGAs): the Cities of Bayswater, Nedlands, Perth, Stirling and Subiaco, the Towns of Bassendean, Cambridge, Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park and Vincent, and the Shire of Peppermint Grove. The region stretches from Mosman Park in the south to Carine and Waterman in the north and from Cottesloe in the west to Eden Hill in the east. Of the 12 LGAs, the City of Stirling covers the largest expanse of land covering about 45 per cent of the total area (ABS 2012b).

DemographicsAccording to the 2011 Census (ABS 2012b), there is an estimated 409,714 people living in the region and about 48 per cent reside in the City of Stirling. The central north metropolitan area represents 18.30 per cent of the West Australian population.

A further breakdown of the 2011 Census (ABS 2012b) population figures follows:

In the central north metropolitan area there is an estimated total population of 409,714.

In the Town of Bassendean the estimated population is 14,404.

In the City of Bayswater the estimated population is 61,262.

In the Town of Cambridge the estimated population is 24,965.

In the Town of Claremont the estimated population is 9,281.

In the Town of Cottesloe the estimated population is 7,606.

In the Town of Mosman Park the estimated population is 8,598.

In the City of Nedlands the estimated population is 20,534.

In the Shire of Peppermint Grove the estimated population is 1,528.

In the City of Perth the estimated population is 16,714.

In the City of Stirling the estimated population is 195,701.

In the City of Subiaco the estimated population is 17,573.

In the Town of Vincent the estimated population is 31,548.

The age distribution across the population in the central north metropolitan area is similar to that across Western Australia (ABS 2012b).



According to the Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) 2009, Small area estimates, an estimated 8,382 (2.4%) of the private dwelling population have a severe or profound core activity limitation (ABS 2012c). In reality most areas do not deviate hugely from 3.1% because the numbers are so small.

Figures from the SDAC are produced from samples which are then generalised to the population—the numbers are referred to as estimates and are to be used as a guide only. Core activities are tasks related to self-care, mobility and communication. People with severe and profound limitations sometimes or always need help and supervision with a core activity, or have difficulty understanding or being understood by family and friends (ABS 2012b) (see Appendix B).

Population characteristics About 35.59 per cent of the population in this area was born overseas, which is

slightly more than the WA average of 31 per cent (ABS 2012b).

21.82 per cent of the Central North Metropolitan population speaks a language other than English at home—this is consistent with the WA average of 21 per cent (ABS 2012b).

People who identified as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in the 2011 Census (ABS 2012b) represent 1.02 per cent of the population in the central north metropolitan area. This is below the state-wide figure of three per cent.

For all LGAs in this profile area, nearly eight per cent of the population provided unpaid assistance to a person with disability (ABS 2012b). This is consistent with the percentage recorded for the State (ABS 2012b).

The median total household weekly incomes across the central north metropolitan area mostly higher than the State figure of $1,415—but vary from $1,290 in Bayswater to $2,685 in Peppermint Grove (ABS, 2012). According to the 2011 Census (ABS 2012b) residents in each LGA recorded the following median total household incomes:

The median household income in the Town of Bassendean is $1,415.

The median household income in the City of Bayswater is $1,277.

The median household income in the Town of Cambridge is $2,285.

The median household income in the Town of Claremont is $1,789.

The median household income in the Town of Cottesloe is $2,409.

The median household income in the Town of Mosman Park is $1,497.

The median household income in the City of Nedlands is $2,490.

The median household income in the Shire of Peppermint Grove is $2,685.

The median household income in the City of Perth is $1,858.

The median household income in the City of Stirling is $1,353.



The median household income in the City of Subiaco is $1,599.

The median household income in the Town of Vincent is $1,689.

The median weekly rent and housing prices for three bedroom houses in the central north metropolitan area are variable compared to the Perth metropolitan median weekly rental cost of $385 and housing price of $470,000. According to the Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA 2012) suburbs in the area recorded the following rental costs and housing prices:

Balga, which is located in the City of Stirling, has a median weekly rent of $330 and a median house price of $350,000.

Bassendean, which is located in the Town of Bassendean, has a median weekly rent of $380 and a median house price of $460,000.

Dalkieth, which is located in the City of Nedlands, has a median weekly rent of $610 and a median house price of $2,400,000.

Mount Hawthorn, which is located in the City of Vincent, has a median weekly rent of $650 and a median house price of $795,500.

Mount Lawley, which is located in the City of Stirling, has a median weekly rent of $625 and a median house price of $852,500.

Shenton Park, which is located in the City of Nedlands, has a median weekly rent of $605 and a median house price of $1,000,000.

Rent prices from October–December 2011. House prices based on sales as at 4 May 2012.

There are many other sources of information that could be considered with this area profile document. Information about health services, local government services and education services will enhance the context in which disability sector development is considered. For example, Regional Development Australia (RDA) has developed a Regional Plan for Perth which can be accessed via rda.gov.au/my-rda/wa.

Tell us what you think

1. What other information would you like to add about the central north metropolitan area that is not already contained in the profile?


http://rda.gov.au/my-rda/wa


People, families, supports and services This section describes supports and services people with disability, families and carers accessed in the central north metropolitan profile area in 2011−2012. It includes information about networks and support groups, Commission-funded and provided services and other community services available.

Networks and support groups

People with disability, their families and carers often get practical and moral support from their wider family, friends, neighbours and other families of people with disability. This support is important.

Informal and structured community groups also play a valuable role in supporting and strengthening individuals and families. People and families are often involved within their community in church groups, sports and recreation activities, community networks, mothers’ groups, playgroups, self-help and peer support programs, disability-specific support groups, cultural groups and education and counselling services.

People can access information about local support groups through other community members, the Commission’s Local Area Coordination (LAC) or through information services provided by Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres (CRCC), Carers WA or local government authorities (LGAs).

A sample of groups and organisations providing support in the area includes (Support Groups Association WA 2012):

ISHAR Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health: Provides services to help women deal with problems or worries, stay healthy, build self-confidence and meet women from other countries. A female GP, clinical and therapeutic services, counselling, carer support and skills development, and multilingual information is available.Contact: 9345 5335 Web: www.ishar.org.au .

Koondoola-Girrawheen Youth Inc.: Provides advocacy, referral and support to young people aged 14-21 who are marginalised and/or alienated from main stream services. Services include Youth Health Program, counselling, work skills training program, referral and support for young people. Contact: 9309 4604.

Network for Grandparents parenting Grandchildren: Provides information, support and advocacy on behalf of older people parenting grandchildren.Address: 141 Parry Street, Perth, WA, 6000.


http://www.ishar.org.au/


Shenton Child and Adolescent Centre: Offers a free and confidential service providing assistance to children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 years and their families, who have emotional or behavioural problems. Services include counselling, liaison with government departments and other professionals.Address: CAMHS Building, 277 Stubbs Terrace, Shenton Park, WA, 6008.

Sudbury Community House: Provides a social environment where people can learn and develop skills and obtain information and assistance on various issues. Activities include parenting classes, playgroups, crafts, music and movement. Sudbury Community House is a venue for support groups.Address: 30 Chesterfield Road, Mirrabooka, WA, 6061.

The Emmanuel Centre: A self-help centre run by and for people with disabilities. Provides information, counselling, faith development, advocacy, education and training, as well as work experience. Programs run from Monday to Thursday 9.30am-3pm.Contact: 9328 8113 Web: www.emmanuelcentre.com.au .

WA Special Families: is a state wide Facebook support group. It is accessed by invite-only and the people able to access it must be a parent of or someone caring for, a person with disability.

Women with Disabilities WA (WWDWA) Inc.: A support and advocacy group run by women with disabilities. Offers monthly forums on relevant topics and provides support and information to women with disabilities in Western Australia.Contact: 9244 7463 Web: wwwdwa.org.au .


2. What other disability or community support groups are available and active in this area?

3. What other informal community support groups would the area benefit from?


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People using Commission-funded and provided servicesThis section describes people with disability and their families who live in the central north metropolitan area and used Commission-funded and provided supports and services in 2011−2012. It reflects how the Commission defines, organises and funds services at present. It does not provide detail about how well these services are working.

Local information and support for individuals and familiesLocal Area Coordination (LAC)Many people with disability and their families access the Commission’s LAC support. LAC works at an individual and community level to support people with disability, their families and carers to participate, contribute and belong in their local communities. It assists people with disability and their families’ access supports and services designed to help them exercise choices in their daily lives. This approach helps to foster independence and the development of skills and abilities that enables them to participate in their community and to pursue a good life.

LAC works directly with individuals and families to provide support that is personalised, flexible and responsive. The cornerstone of the LAC role is building and maintaining effective working relationships that help support individuals and families to pursue their goals and meet their needs. LAC provides local support to children and adults with physical, sensory, neurological, cognitive and/or intellectual disability who are under 65 at the time they first apply for support.

In 2011–2012, 1,624 people in the central north metropolitan area were registered with LAC according to the Annual Client and Service Data Collection (ACDC) (Disability Services Commission 2012). Of these people:

More than 44 per cent were aged between five and 19 (this is consistent with the high numbers of young people registered with LAC across WA).

Most lived in Stirling (849), followed by Bayswater (209), Bassendean (124) and Vincent (117).

Directing supports and services—shared managementMost people with an individualised funding allocation from the Commission have their support managed and provided by a prequalified disability sector organisation. Some people with Community Living or Family Living manage their funding allocation through an agreement with their LAC.

Disability service organisations are encouraged to offer shared management which enables individuals and/or families to have directive control over matters related to their supports and funding. Some people have their funding allocation transferred to them by the organisation and they manage the use of these funds and acquittal in accordance with the shared management agreement.



Where the individual and/or family elect to take on shared management, negotiation occurs between the individual and/or family and the organisation to achieve a shared agreement. This enables each party’s requirements, expectations and responsibilities to be clearly established and subsequently documented in a signed shared management agreement.

Shared management gives those people who want autonomy an opportunity to have greater control. It requires a good relationship between all parties to ensure the right balance of support is provided.

According to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) the following organisations offered shared management in the central north metropolitan area in 2012:

Activ Foundation Baptistcare BGSR Cam Can & Associates Community Vision Family Support WA Interchange Multiple Sclerosis Society My Place One 2 One Perth Home Care Services Rocky Bay The Centre for Cerebral Palsy Vemvane Wheatbelt Individual and Family Support

Supported living

Supported living describes a type of support provided to people with disability so they can live in their home and community. In WA, it is resourced through individual funding allocated by the Commission. This funding is applied for by the individual (or their family) and is allocated on the basis of priority of need, through the Combined Application Process (CAP), or allocated based on need and planning through the Community Living Program.



Increasingly, this support is provided in ways that allow people greater choice and flexibility.

In 2011−12, 969 people in the central north metropolitan area had a Commission allocated individualised funding package and were supported in shared supported accommodation or an individualised accommodation arrangement (DSC 2012).

Shared supported accommodation

In 2011−12, 690 people in the central north metropolitan area had an individualised funding package for accommodation support and lived in one of 99 shared support accommodation arrangements (group homes) (DSC 2012). This represented over 27 per cent of all group homes across the State. Of these 690 people, more than 51 per cent were aged between 40 and 59. Other information of note includes:

Most people were living in Stirling (297), followed by Subiaco (151) and Bassendean (114).

The Disability Services Commission—Accommodation Services and the Department of Health of Western Australia provided most of the shared supported accommodation in this profile area.

Individualised community living (ICL)

In the central north metropolitan area in 2011−12, 279 people had an individualised funding package for accommodation support and utilised individual community living support and services (DSC 2012). Most of these people live in Stirling (134).

My Place, Perth Home Care Services and Life Without Barriers are providing most of the individualised community living support in this area.

25 people in this area have a community living package.

Support to pursue meaningful occupation/lifestyle

This section describes services and supports available for people to pursue meaningful occupation and an active lifestyle. These services tend to be referred to as social participation, alternatives to employment or post-school options and recreation.

Post School Options (PSO) and Alternatives to Employment (ATE) are Commission funded programs intended to support people to pursue meaningful activities during their week. Both programs involve the application and allocation of individualised funding packages to individuals. The PSO program is for individuals of school-leaving age and allocated based on eligibility and support needs. ATE funding can be accessed by adults with disability through the Combined Application Process and is based on eligibility, support needs and priority of need.



In the central north metropolitan area, 620 people received an ATE or PSO allocation in 2011−2012 (DSC 2012):

More than 46 per cent were aged between 20 and 34,

Most people lived in Stirling (309), followed by Bayswater (84) and Bassendean (81).

There are many Commission prequalified organisations working with people with ATE and PSO funding allocations in the central north metropolitan area (see Appendix A).

Recreation

Eligible people with disability may access support to pursue recreational activities. The Commission contracts and funds organisations to provide recreation support. People contact organisations to find out about eligibility and access to services.

In 2011–2012, 615 people in the central north metropolitan area used recreation support services (DSC 2012):

The majority of these people lived in Stirling (289) followed by Subiaco (116).

The Activ Foundation, The Centre for Cerebral Palsy and the Paraplegic Quadriplegic Association were the recreation services used by the largest number of people in this region.

Support to families

This section describes services and supports for families when additional support is required. These supports and services aim to improve family wellbeing. In some cases, these supports and services are individually funded such as through the Family Living Initiative (FLI) or Intensive Family Support (IFS). In other cases, service organisations are funded directly (block-funded) to provide support to eligible people, such as with respite services. The FLI is a relatively new strategy to support families. It has a strong emphasis on planning. Families can apply for an individualised funding allocation based on a plan that complements informal supports provided by families, carers, friends and the wider community.

When families are under stress or at risk of breakdown people with disability can apply for IFS funding through the Commission’s Combined Application Process (CAP). Funding is allocated to people who have been given the highest priority by an independent panel and is allocated specifically to the person with disability.



In the central north metropolitan area in 2011–2012:

194 people and their families received Intensive Family Support funding (DSC 2012).

Over 53 per cent of these people, half were aged between 10 and 29.

Most lived in Stirling (99), followed by Bayswater (23) and Subiaco (21).

22 people have a plan and funding package through the Commissions Family Living Initiative (DSC 2012).

Breaks for families and carers

To give themselves a break, families and carers can sometimes access services from Commission-funded disability sector organisations (often called respite or family support services). The Commonwealth also funds respite services.

Respite programs are generally block-funded (direct contract and funding to organisations) with individuals and families applying for respite opportunities that are allocated based on need and vacancies.

These services can be provided in the person’s home and/or community (also known as flexible or non-residential respite) or in respite houses (also known as out-of-home or residential respite). Many organisations offer places in school holiday programs.

Access to family support services by a person and their family will vary depending on their relative need, type of respite accessed and availability of services. It is important to note Commonwealth Respite and Care Link can provide families with information about organisations that provide respite in their area. It can also fund short-term or one-off respite through Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing funding.

Local Area Coordinators can also help families have a break or access supports. 160 people received some form of family support package funded through the Commission and managed through LAC.

In 2011–2012, 419 people in the central north metropolitan profile area accessed Commission-funded respite support through prequalified organisations (DSC 2012).



Support to optimise independence and wellbeing

Disability professional services

Many people with disability access professional services, including therapy, to contribute to their wellbeing, independence and positive relationships and to develop skills to participate in community life.

The Commission funds organisations to provide comprehensive and targeted professional services to eligible people with disability. People may also pay privately for these types of services, use services through WA Health or, in some cases, access Commonwealth funding. In regional Western Australia, these services are provided through WA Health’s Country Health Services. The Commission provides a range of disability professional services through its State-wide Specialist Services directorate.

Through comprehensive services, eligible individuals can access therapies (including speech and occupational therapy), physiotherapy and psychology support. Comprehensive services respond flexibly to the needs and desired outcomes of individuals and their families. Services are organised by early childhood, school-age and adult intervention services. People can access disability professional services through several means, depending on eligibility, availability of services and relative need.

In 2011−2012, the following numbers of people accessed comprehensive disability professional services in the central north metropolitan area: early childhood (319), school age (669) and adult intervention services (454) (DSC 2012).

Targeted services are single-focused, highly specified services available State-wide and across a person’s lifespan. Services include equipment display, specialised equipment consultancy, interventions for challenging behaviours and State-wide consultancy and resource teams. These teams work with service providers to better support people with highly complex needs.

In the central north metropolitan areas in 2011–2012, 1,758 people with disability accessed some form of comprehensive or targeted disability professional services (DSC 2012). Most of these people lived in Stirling (935), followed by Bayswater (225), Bassendean (138) and Vincent (101).




4. What difference are supports and services making?

5. How well are disability-specific supports and services complementing other com-munity supports?

6. Can you provide details of any partnerships that are working well in this area?

7. Does the mix of services match the needs of people in this area?

8. What supports are working well in this area?

9. Are there services and supports in this area that are not achieving the best out-comes? What kind of fine-tuning is needed?

10. Are there barriers to accessing services and supports in this area? If so, what are they?

Other community services

Employment supports and services for people with disability

Some people with disability access employment services to support them to find and keep a job. People choose (or are assessed and directed by Centrelink) to access Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE) or Disability Employment Services (DES), depending on their support requirements. Individuals may be required to undergo formal assessments such as a job capacity assessment (by Centrelink) to determine their eligibility for support.

Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE)

ADEs (formerly Business Services) provide employment opportunities for people with disability. These are commercial enterprises funded by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) (Australian Government, FaHCSIA 2011). There are nine ADEs operating in the central north metropolitan area (refer to Appendix A).

Disability Employment Services (DES)

Disability Employment Services help people with disability find and keep a job in the open labour market. DES are funded by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) (Australian Government, DEEWR 2012).

People can access one of two DES programs, depending on their assistance needs: Disability Management Services (DMS) and Employment Support Services (ESS). DMS programs provide support to job-seekers with disability, injury or health conditions who do



not require long-term assistance in the workplace. ESS programs provide longer term support in the workplace to people with disability (Australian Government, DEEWR 2012).

Detailed information about DES available to people in the Central north metropolitan profile area can be found at www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/Programs/DES/Pages/About.aspx.


11. What is required to support people with disability in the area to achieve their employ-ment aspirations?

12. What are the main three factors that assist people with disability to achieve their em-ployment aspirations? (list in order of importance—with one being most important).

13. What are the top three barriers to people with disability achieving their employment aspirations? (list in order—with one being the greatest barrier).

Home and Community Care Services (HACC)

The HACC program provides basic assistance to people who are aged, frail or with disability, supporting them to continue living independently (Australian Government 2010). Services include nursing care, allied health care, meals, domestic assistance, personal care, home maintenance, transport, respite, counselling, information and advocacy, social supports and assistance with essential activities such as shopping and banking.

In the metropolitan area, individuals may apply for HACC services and be assessed for eligibility via the Commonwealth Carelink and Respite Centre (CCRC). The HACC program has limited resources and services are allocated according to relative needs (Australian Government 2010). HACC is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing and WA Health. The WA Government is responsible for managing and approving HACC services. Detailed information about the number and types services provided in the Central north metropolitan profile area can be found at www.health.wa.gov.au/hacc/docs/mds/HACC_Report_2010_2011.pdf


14. What examples can you provide of Home and Community Care services working well on the ground for people with disability in this area?



Demand for supports and servicesThe demand for supports and services (current and future) can be challenging to accurately quantify. Demand from people wanting support and services continues to grow, as does new and responsive ways of meeting demand. This includes the use of social media to provide information and support, flexible delivery of services in the home, school or community and locally-based solutions such as those proposed through the My Way project. While demand grows, many people need less support over time as they gain confidence.

Over many years, demand has been quantified in relation to service programs such as the need for more accommodation or respite services or by considering waiting lists. The evolution of services to focus on individualised responses provides an opportunity to focus on new ways of providing more tailored support and services. The focus on more individualised self-directed supports aims to achieve increased quality and better use of limited resources. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in demand for services that allow a tailored, flexible approach. Increasingly, service organisations are shifting their focus to offer new ways of providing support and services, such as sharing management. It is expected demand for more tailored services will continue to increase.

Service access

The number of people registered with LAC in the central north metropolitan area is relatively consistent with number of people across WA, considering per 1,000 head of population. People accessing shared supported accommodation is significantly higher in the central north metropolitan area compared to across WA. This is related to the deinstitutionalization and the closing of Claremont Asylum and Pyrton Training Centre which were large residential facilities. It may also be related to the emergence of once small family run organisations close to the central business district. Many of these have developed into large community service organisations. There are significantly higher numbers of people accessing ATE and PSO services, per 1,000 head of population in central north metropolitian area compared to across WA.

Using 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) data the following figures compares services used in the central north metropolitan area to state-wide using the numbers of people per 1,000 head of population:

People accessing Local Area Coordination support in the central north metropolitan area was 3.96 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 3.89 per 1,000 people.

People accessing shared supported accommodation in the central north metropolitan area was 1.68 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 0.88 per 1,000 people.

People accessing individual community living in the central north metropolitan area was 0.68 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 0.51 per 1,000 people.



People accessing ATE/PSO in the central north metropolitan area was 1.51 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 1.12 per 1,000 people.

People accessing intensive family support in the central north metropolitan area was 0.47 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 0.42 per 1,000 people.

Future demand

The data in the central north metropolitan area highlights at least add number areas of potential future demand:

There are 440 young people registered with LAC in the central north metropolitan area between the ages of 10 and 19. This may impact on future demand for supports and services that effectively allow young people to achieve their employment aspirations. This may also include support to pursue a meaningful lifestyle following school. Many young people with disability across Australia are not achieving adequate further education or employment opportunities (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (2009). Local collaboration and targeted efforts may be required to improve this situation.

There are more 378 people in shared supported accommodation (group homes) in the central north metropolitan area older than 45 years. 121 of these people are over the age of 60. There are more than 122 people in individualised accommodation in the central north metropolitan area older than 45 years. This is likely to provide future demand for supports that allow people with disability to age in place—including support to maintain optimal health and wellbeing. People with a disability tend to approach ageing with existing disadvantage. For example people with a disability are more likely to experience poor health outcomes, social isolation and poverty when entering the ageing life stage compared to citizens without a disability (Bigby 2004). Disability may increase the likelihood of early onset ageing (and associated complications) such as the prevalence of early onset dementia in some people with Down Syndrome or the life-long impact of significant physical disability and early onset secondary disabilities or health complications associated with ageing (Lennox & Edwards 2001).




15. Are you aware of any emerging trends where the changing needs of people with disability in this area are not fulfilled by current services? If so, what are they?

16. What supports and services are likely to be in demand in this area into the future?

17. What types of supports and services needed by local people are not available now?

Sector development issuesThis section considers any existing sector development initiatives and describes what may be emerging needs for this profile area. Consultations will provide an opportunity to consider sector development in more detail.

Sector development initiatives

A shared management resource has been developed by West Australia’s Individualised Services (WAIS) and is available online at www.waindividualisedservices.org.au. This resource will be regularly updated and WAIS have a shared management advisor available to support organisations to develop and improve practice in shared management.

Potential areas for sector development

When considering the potential areas for sector development it may be useful to take the Count Me In: Disability Future Directions into account. Count Me In was developed after many consultations with people with disability, their families and carers, through these consultations 13 areas for development were identified. These include ways to support people with disability to participate and contribute in all areas of life, ensuring people have economic security, live in accessible communities, and have access to personalised supports and services (DSC 2009, 7).

An initial review of data included in this profile area suggests the following potential areas for sector development initiatives:

Healthy and active ageing - 378 people in shared supported accommodation services (group homes) in this area are over the age of 45. Many people with disability age prematurely and experience complicating health issues as they age. There is likely to be a case to work with stakeholders to ensure adequate support for people who are ageing in shared supported accommodation services and those living in individualized community living arrangements.

Optimising employment opportunities—sector development may be required to ensure adequate career/employment preparation and planning and support



opportunities are developed to help the high numbers of young people registered with LAC in this area pursue meaningful lifestyles.


18. Can you suggest any ways to improve the effectiveness of disability supports and services in WA? If so what are they?

19. Can you identify barriers to improving the effectiveness of disability supports and services in WA?

20. If so, what are the top three barriers? (list in order—with one being the greatest barrier).

21. Can you suggest any opportunities for developing the disability sector in WA? If so, what would they be? (list in order—with one being the biggest opportunity).

22. Are there any emerging issues regarding the disability services sector or emerging issues facing people with disability, their families and carers? What do we need to take into consideration when planning in this area?

23. To what extent do service providers have the capacity to support people with dis-ability, families and carers to share decision-making and management of their sup-ports and services where and when needed?

General comments

24. Do you have any other feedback?



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Appendix A—Additional data

Percentage of total state-wide population residing in the central north metropolitan profile area.

According to the 2011 Census (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2012b):

The total estimated population in the central north metropolitan area is 409,714.

The total estimated state-wide population is 2,239,170.

An estimated 3.76 per cent of the state-wide population reside in the central north metropolitan area.

Population age distribution central north metropolitan compared to WA.

The population distribution for the A area is similar to the state-wide distribution. According to the 2011 Census (ABS 2012b) the following percentages were observed for each age range:

Zero to four age range, 5.92 per cent of the central north metropolitan population and 6.76 per cent of the state-wide population.

Five to nine age range, 5.22 per cent of the central north metropolitan population and 6.38 per cent of the state-wide population.

Ten to 14 age range, 5.14 per cent of the central north metropolitan population and 6.52 per cent of the state-wide population.

15 to 19 age range, 5.68 per cent of the central north metropolitan population and 6.62 per cent of the state-wide population.












Over 65 years-of-age, 14.24 per cent of the central north metropolitan population and 12.28 per cent of the state-wide population.

General population and population with severe or profound core activity limitation under 65 years-of-age in central north metropolitan and state-wide.

According to the 2009 Survey of Disability Ageing and Carers (SDAC) Small Area Estimates (ABS 2012c):

The estimated residential population in the central north metropolitan profile area is 352,479 and across the state is 1,932,500.

The estimated population with severe or profound activity limitation in the central north metropolitan area is 8,382 and across the state is 60,300.

The estimated percentage of the population with disability in the central north metropolitan area is 2.4 per cent, and across the state is 3.1 per cent.

Figures from the SDAC are produced from samples which are then generalised to the population—the numbers are referred to as estimates and are to be used as a guide only. Core activities are tasks related to self-care, mobility and communication. People with severe and profound limitations sometimes or always need help and supervision with a core activity, or have difficulty understanding or being understood by family and friends (ABS 2012b) (refer to Appendix B).



Numbers of people registered with Commission’s Local Area Coordination (LAC) in the central north metropolitan area by age range in 2011–2012.

According to the 2011–2012 Annual Client Data Collection (ACDC) (Disability Services Commission 2012) the following numbers of people were observed as registered with LAC in the central north metropolitan area for each age range (refer to Appendix B):

Zero to four age range, 99 people.

Five to nine age range, 266 people.

Ten to 14 age range, 235 people.

15 to 19 age range, 215 people.










Over 65 years-of-age, 35 people.



Number of people accessing shared supported accommodation and individualised community living in the central north metropolitan area in 2011–2012.

According to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) The following numbers of people were observed as accessing shared supported accommodation and individualised community living in the central north metropolitan area for each age range (refer to Appendix B):

15 to 19 age range, 15 people accessed shared supported accommodation and 9 accessed individualised community living.










Over 65 years-of-age range, 71 people accessed shared supported accommodation and nine accessed individualised community living.



Organisations used by people in the central north metropolitan area for shared supported accommodation in 2011–2012.

The following outlines the organisations that provided shared supported accommodation services and the numbers of people supported, according to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012). All numbers have been rounded to the nearest 5 (refer to Appendix B):

DSC - Accommodation Services supported up to 200 people.

Department of Health of Western Australia supported up to 100 people.

The Centre for Cerebral Palsy supported up to 85 people.

Activ Foundation Inc supported up to 50 people.

i.d.entity.wa and Rocky Bay Inc each supported up to 45 people.

Westcare Inc supported up to 40 people.

Baptistcare supported up to 30 people.

Autism Association of WA supported up to 20 people.

Brightwater Care Group (Inc), Senses Foundation (Inc) and WA Blue Sky each supported up to 15 people.

BGSR Pty Ltd Supported Accommodation Service, Crosslinks, Nulsen Haven Association Inc and Rise (Formerly Hills Community Support Group (Inc)) each supported up to ten people.

Life Without Barriers, Nascha Inc, Transition & Integration Services and UnitingCare West each supported up to five people.

Organisations used by people in the central north metropolitan area for individualised community living in 2011–2012.

The following outlines the organisations that provided individualised community living services and the numbers of people supported, according to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012). All numbers have been rounded to the nearest 5 (refer to Appendix B):

My Place supported up to 55 people.

Perth Home Care Services supported up to 35 people.

Life Without Barriers supported up to 30 people.

Elba Inc, LAC (self-managing) and Teem Treasure each supported up to 15 people.



Autism Association of WA, Baptistcare, Lifestyle Solutions (Aust) Ltd, Nascha Inc, Paraplegic Quadriplegic Association, Rise (Formerly Hills Community Support Group (Inc)), Seventh Day Adventist Aged Care WA and Transition & Integration Services each supported up to ten people.

Activ Foundation Inc, BGSR Pty Ltd Supported Accommodation Service, Brightwater Care Group (Inc), Cam Can & Associates, Family Support WA, Intework, Key Assets WA Ltd, Midwest Community Living Association Inc, Mosaic Community Care Inc, Multiple Sclerosis Society, One 2 One Pty Ltd, Outcare Inc, Rocky Bay Inc, Senses Foundation (Inc), Southern Cross care (WA) Inc, Strive Warren Blackwood, The Centre for Cerebral Palsy, The Richmond Fellowship of Western Australia Inc, UnitingCare West, Vemvane, WA Blue Sky, We Can Community Services Pty Ltd and Westcare Inc each supported up to five people.

Numbers of people accessing Alternatives to Employment (ATE) and/or Post School Options (PSO) in the central north metropolitan area by age group in 2011–2012.

According to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) the following numbers of people were observed as accessing ATE/PSO in the central north metropolitan area for each age range (refer to Appendix B):











Over 65 years-of-age, 18 people.



Organisations used by people in the central north metropolitan area for ATE/PSO in 2011–2012.

The following outlines the organisations that provided ATE/PSO services and the numbers of people supported, according to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012). All numbers have been rounded to the nearest 5 (refer to Appendix B).


Intework supported up to 80 people.

Valued Independent People supported up to 60 people.


Autism Association of WA and Crosslinks each supported up to 50 people.

My Place supported up to 40 people.

Kira supported up to 35 people.

Workpower Incorporated supported up to 30 people.

Interchange Inc, LAC (self-managing), Perth Home Care Services and Rocky Bay Inc each supported up to 20 people.

Community Vision Inc supported up to 15 people.

Baptistcare, Life Without Barriers, Lifeplan Recreation & Leisure Association Inc and Rise (Formerly Hills Community Support Group (Inc)) each supported up to ten people.

Anglicare WA Inc, Disability in the Arts Disadvantage in the Arts (WA) Incorporated, Elba Inc, Family Support WA, Inclusion WA, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Nulsen Haven Association Inc, Senses Foundation (Inc), Transition & Integration Services, UnitingCare West and We Can Community Services Pty Ltd each supported up to five people.

These services may not actually be based in this area and some people may travel out of the area to a preferred service.



Organisations used by people in the central north metropolitan area for recreation in 2011–2012.

The following outlines the organisations that provided recreation services and the numbers of people supported, according to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012). All numbers have been rounded to the nearest 5 (refer to Appendix B):



Paraplegic Quadriplegic Association supported up to 115 people.

Riding for the Disabled Association of WA and WA Disabled Sports Association each supported up to 70 people.

Inclusion WA supported up to 45 people.

Rocky Bay Inc supported up to 25 people.

i.d.entity.wa supported up to 20 people.

Multiple Sclerosis Society and Rise (Formerly Hills Community Support Group (Inc)) each supported up to ten people.

Mandurah Disabled Support & Recreational Respite (Inc) supported up to five people.

Recreation services are provided by organisations contracted directly by the Commission. People may travel out of their local area to receive this support. Access to services is directly through the organisations.

Numbers of people accessing Intensive Family Support (IFS) services in the central north metropolitan area by age group in 2011–2012.

According to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) the following numbers of people were observed as accessing IFS services in the central north metropolitan area for each age range (refer to Appendix B):

Zero to four age range, five people.

Five to nine age range, 12 people.

Ten to 14 age range, 28 people.







35 to 39 age range, nine people.



50 to 54 age range, nine people.

55 to 59 age range, eight people.

60 to 64 age range, seven people.

Over 65 years-of-age, five people.

Organisations used by people in the central north metropolitan area for IFS services in 2011–2012.

The following outlines the organisations that provided recreation services and the number of people supported, according to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012). All numbers have been rounded to the nearest 5 (refer to Appendix B):

Perth Home Care Services supported up to 30 people.

LAC (self-managing) and My Place supported up to 25 people.

Australian Red Cross (Lady Lawley Cottage) supported up to 20 people.

Autism Association of WA supported up to 15 people.

Baptistcare, Family Support WA, Life Without Barriers, Rise (Formerly Hills Community Support Group (Inc)) and The Centre for Cerebral Palsy each supported up to ten people.

Activ Foundation Inc, Brightwater Care Group (Inc), Community Vision Inc, Crosslinks, Elba Inc, HomeCare Options, i.d.entity.wa, Intework, Mosaic Community Care Inc, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Nascha Inc, Paraplegic Quadriplegic Association, Rocky Bay Inc, Senses Foundation (Inc), Transition & Integration Services, Valued Independent People, Vemvane, WA Blue Sky and We Can Community Services Pty Ltd each supported up to five people.



Organisations used by people in the central north metropolitan area for out-of-home (centre-based) respite in 2011–2012.

According to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) the following organisations provided out-of-home respite:

Activ Foundation Inc Australian Red Cross (Lady Lawley Cottage) Autism Association of WA Family Support WA i.d.entity.wa Life Without Barriers Midwest Community Living Association Inc Multiple Sclerosis Society Rocky Bay Inc The Centre for Cerebral Palsy

The respite accessed by a person and their family will vary depending on their relative need, type of respite accessed and availability of services. It is important to note Commonwealth Respite and Care Link can provide families with information about organisations that provide respite in their area and can also fund short-term or one-off respite through Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing funding. This information only reflects Commission-funded centre-based services.

Organisations used by people in the central north metropolitan area for flexible respite in 2011–2012.

According to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) the following organisations provided flexible respite:

Activ Foundation Inc Association for the Blind of Western Australia (Inc) Australian Red Cross (Lady Lawley Cottage) Baptistcare Community Vision Inc Crosslinks Directions Family Support Association Disability in the Arts Disadvantage in the Arts (WA) Incorporated Rise (Formerly Hills Community Support Group (Inc)) i.d.entity.wa Inclusion WA Kids' Camps Inc Multiple Sclerosis Society



Perth Home Care Services Rocky Bay Inc Senses Foundation (Inc) Spiers Centre Inc TeenSpirit Incorporated The Centre for Cerebral Palsy UnitingCare Crossroads Valued Independent People Vemvane

It is important to note Commonwealth Respite and Care Link can provide families with information about organisations that provide respite in their area and can also fund short-term or one-off respite through Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing funding. This information only reflects Commission-funded flexible services. Some people manage their family support funding (flexible respite) allocation, directly through LAC.

Organisations used by people in the central north metropolitan area for Commission-funded disability professional services (DPS) in 2011–2012.

The following outlines the organisations that provided DPS in the central north metropolitan area and the types of services provided, according to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012):

Association for the Blind of Western Australia (Inc) provided comprehensive early childhood intervention, comprehensive school aged intervention, and equipment and other targeted services.

Autism Association of WA provided comprehensive early childhood intervention, comprehensive school aged intervention, comprehensive adult intervention, and behavioral specialist intervention.

DSC - Statewide Specialist Services provided comprehensive early childhood intervention, comprehensive adult intervention, behavioral specialist intervention, and equipment and other targeted services.

Family Planning WA provided equipment and other targeted services. Independent Living Centre provided equipment and other targeted services. Intervention Services for Autism and Developmental Delay (ISADD) WA Pty Ltd

provided comprehensive early childhood intervention.

Kids Biz Therapy Centre provided comprehensive early childhood intervention.

Multiple Sclerosis Society provided comprehensive adult intervention.

Next Challenge Enterprises Pty Ltd provided comprehensive early childhood intervention.

Nulsen Haven Association Inc provided comprehensive adult intervention.



Rocky Bay Inc provided comprehensive school aged intervention, and comprehensive adult intervention.

Senses Foundation (Inc) provided comprehensive early childhood intervention, comprehensive school aged intervention, and comprehensive adult intervention.

Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre for Children WA (Inc) provided comprehensive early childhood intervention and comprehensive school aged intervention.

The Centre for Cerebral Palsy provided comprehensive early childhood intervention, comprehensive school aged intervention, comprehensive adult intervention and equipment and other targeted services.

Therapy Focus Inc provided comprehensive early childhood intervention, and comprehensive school aged intervention.

WA Deaf Society provided equipment and other targeted services.

Wize Therapy Pty Ltd provided comprehensive early childhood intervention.

Numbers of people accessing comprehensive disability professional services by program and age group, per 1,000 head of population, comparing the central north metropolitan area to Perth metropolitan in 2011–2012.

Using 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) data the following figures compares comprehensive DPS services used in the central north metropolitan area to state-wide using the numbers of people per 1,000 head of population:

People accessing comprehensive early childhood intervention in the central north metropolitan area was 0.78 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 0.86 per 1,000 people.

People accessing comprehensive school age intervention in the central north metropolitan area was 1.63 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 1.74 per 1,000 people.

People accessing comprehensive adult intervention in the central north metropolitan area was 1.11 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 0.79 per 1,000 people.



Organisations used by people in the central north metropolitan for comprehensive early childhood intervention in 2011–2012.According to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) the following organisations provided comprehensive early childhood intervention:

Association for the Blind of Western Australia (Inc)

Autism Association of WA

DSC - Statewide Specialist Services

ISADD WA Pty Ltd

Kids Biz Therapy Centre

Next Challenge Enterprises Pty Ltd

Senses Foundation (Inc)

Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre for Children WA (Inc)

The Centre for Cerebral Palsy

Therapy Focus Inc

Wize Therapy Pty Ltd

Organisations used by people in the central north metropolitan area for comprehensive school age intervention in 2011–2012.According to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) the following organisations provided comprehensive school age intervention: Enter each organisation name in bullet point

Association for the Blind of Western Australia (Inc)

Autism Association of WA

Rocky Bay Inc

Senses Foundation (Inc)

The Centre for Cerebral Palsy

Therapy Focus Inc



Organisations used by people in the central north metropolitan area for comprehensive adult intervention in 2011–2012.According to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) the following organisations provided comprehensive adult intervention:

Association for the Blind of Western Australia (Inc) Autism Association of WA DSC - Statewide Specialist Services Multiple Sclerosis Society Nulsen Haven Association Inc Rocky Bay Inc Senses Foundation (Inc) The Centre for Cerebral Palsy

Organisations providing Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) services in or near the central north metropolitan area.

According to the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) (Australian Government 2012) the following ADEs operate in the area:

Activ Embelton and Osborne Park EMS Plant Production, Noranda Intework Stirling Opportunity Knocks Para Garden Care Paraquad Industries Qualipac Plus Osborne Park Westcare Industries



Numbers of people accessing services per 1,000 head of population, comparing the central north metropolitan area to state-wide in 2011–2012.

Using 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) data the following figures compares services used in the central north metropolitan area to state-wide using the numbers of people per 1,000 head of population:

People accessing Local Area Coordination support in the central north metropolitan area was 3.96 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 3.89 per 1,000 people.

People accessing shared supported accommodation in the central north metropolitan area was 1.68 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 0.88 per 1,000 people.

People accessing individual community living in the central north metropolitan area was 0.68 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 0.51 per 1,000 people.

People accessing ATE/PSO in the central north metropolitan area was 1.51 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 1.12 per 1,000 people.

People accessing intensive family support in the central north metropolitan area was 0.47 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 0.42 per 1,000 people.

LAC refers to numbers of people registered for the LAC service. Shared Supported Accommodation refers to people in group home accommodation. Other programs represent people allocated individualised funding packages receiving a service.



Appendix B—Data qualityAll efforts have been taken to ensure that the data contained in these profiles is as accurate and contemporary as possible. Specific data limitations are listed throughout the profiles and in this appendix and users are encouraged to interpret the information with caution.

Survey of Disability Ageing and Carers (SDAC) 2009, Small Area Estimates (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2012c)

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) conducted the Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) and have released data for local government areas. These have been amalgamated into regions or profile areas for the Sector Development Plan which are based on the Commission’s Local Area Coordination (LAC) areas.

Important notes about data quality:

Figures from the SDAC are produced from samples which are then generalised to the population—the numbers are referred to as estimates and are to be used as a guide.

The small area estimates are applicable to private dwellings, with data from special dwellings excluded from the analysis. Some groups have been excluded from SDAC 2009 and have not been reflected in the small area estimates.

Exclusions:

The following groups are excluded from SDAC 2009 and are therefore not reflected in the small area estimates:

remote and very remote settled areas members of the permanent Australian defence forces non-Australian diplomatic personnel members of non-Australian defence force personnel (and their dependants)

stationed in Australia. The small area estimates are applicable to private dwellings in scope of ABS household collections. Data for the following special dwellings has therefore been excluded from the analysis:

hostels for the homeless and people with disabilities night shelters refuge hotels and motels hospitals and homes, including nursing homes and retirement villages which have a

care facility onsite religious and educational institution institutions, including psychiatric institutions and corrective institutions



cared accommodation including residents of hospitals, nursing homes, aged care and disability hostels and other homes such as children’s homes, who had been or were expected to be living there for at least three months

prisons boarding houses indigenous communities caravan parks and camping grounds.

Annual Client and Service Data Collection (ACDC) 2011–2012, Service user data (Disability Services Commission 2012)

The ACDC is the Disability Services Commission’s (DSC) system of collecting and analysing important information concerning people with disabilities and the services they use. This information is collected on an annual basis by each service provider and is reported to the Commission.

Organisations are requested to provide information about: each of the service types they are funded to provide all service users who received appropriate support over the financial year the service type(s) the service user received.

For more detailed definitions about ACDC collection refer to Annual Client and Service Data Collection (ACDC) Data Guide: Questions and Definitions (disability.wa.gov.au) .

Reporting exclusions:Some service type outlets—particularly those providing advocacy or information/referral services are not requested to provide any service user details.

Unique count:Service use dataPeople recorded in ACDC as using services in this area have been reported as a unique count, with multiple recordings of people against service types removed. If a person lives in two profile regions during the same year they may be counted in both locations.

Provider dataSome people are reported as using services from multiple service providers within a service type. In this instance multiple records have not been removed as this occurrence could reflect personal choices in changing their provider (i.e., portability of funding).


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Rounding of numbers:In this document all recordings of service use with less than five people have been rounded to five to prevent identification.

Service type definitions:The Commission-funded services reported in this document relate to specific ACDC service type classifications recorded in the ACDC. The following table outlines the various ACDC categories that fall under the service types detailed in this document:

Commission-funded service types and the related ACDC reporting categories.

The following outlines Commission-funded service types and each of the ACDC reporting categories that are included in this service type (DSC 2011):

The Alternatives to Employment (ATE) and Post School Options (PSO) service type includes the ACDC reporting categories of ATE and PSO.

The Disability Professional Services (DPS) service type includes the ACDC reporting categories of behaviour specialist intervention, comprehensive adult intervention, comprehensive early childhood intervention, comprehensive school aged intervention, and regional and support teams.

The family support and respite service type includes the ACDC reporting categories of centre-based respite, Family Living Initiative (FLI), flexible/combination respite, host family respite, other respite, own home respite, peer support respite, respite brokerage, and respite for carers.

The individualised community living service type includes the ACDC reporting categories of alternative family, attendant and personal care, Community Living Initiative (CLI), and in-home accommodation support.

The Intensive Family Support (IFS) service type includes the ACDC reporting category of Intensive Family Support.

The recreation service type includes the ACDC reporting categories of holiday programs and recreation.

The shared supported accommodation service type includes the ACDC reporting categories of group homes or duplex, hostels, large and small residential institutions, and shared care arrangements.



Tell us what you thinkBelow is a list of questions that appear in this document. We welcome your feedback and response.

Demographics and community

1. What other information would you like to add about the central north metropolitan area that is not already contained in the profile?

2. What other disability or community support groups are available and active in this area?

3. What other informal community support groups would the area benefit from?

Disability supports and services

4. What difference are supports and services making?

5. How well are disability-specific supports and services complementing other com-munity supports?

6. Can you provide details of any partnerships that are working well in this area?

7. Does the mix of services match the needs of people in this area?

8. What supports are working well in this area?

9. Are there services and supports in this area that are not achieving the best out-comes? What kind of fine-tuning is needed?

10. Are there barriers to accessing services and supports in this area? If so, what are they?

Other community services

11. What is required to support people with disability in the area to achieve their employ-ment aspirations?

12. What are the main three factors that assist people with disability to achieve their em-ployment aspirations? (list in order of importance—with one being most important).

13. What are the top three barriers to people with disability achieving their employment aspirations? (list in order—with one being the greatest barrier).



14. What examples can you provide of Home and Community Care services working well on the ground for people with disability in this area?

Service demand and coverage

15. Are you aware of any emerging trends where the changing needs of people with disability in this area are not fulfilled by current services? If so, what are they?

16. What supports and services are likely to be in demand in this area into the future?

17. What types of supports and services needed by local people are not available now?

Service planning

18. Can you suggest any ways to improve the effectiveness of disability supports and services in WA? If so what are they?

19. Can you identify barriers to improving the effectiveness of disability supports and services in WA?

20. If so, what are the top three barriers? (list in order—with one being the greatest barrier).

21. Can you suggest any opportunities for developing the disability sector in WA? If so, what would they be? (list in order—with one being the biggest opportunity).

22. Are there any emerging issues regarding the disability services sector or emerging issues facing people with disability, their families and carers? What do we need to take into consideration when planning in this area?

23. To what extent do service providers have the capacity to support people with dis-ability, families and carers to share decision-making and management of their sup-ports and services where and when needed?

General comments

24. Do you have any other feedback?


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