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

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Area profile for commentJanuary 2013Profile—Central South 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)

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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 south metropolitan area profile covers about 223 square kilometres (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2012b) and includes seven local government authorities (LGAs): the Cities of Belmont, Canning, Fremantle, Melville, and South Perth, and the Towns of East Fremantle and Victoria Park. The region stretches from Canning Vale to the south to Redcliffe in the north and from Fremantle in the west the Perth Airport in the east. Of the seven LGAs, the City of Canning covers the largest expanse of land covering about 29.16 per cent of the total area (ABS 2012b).

DemographicsAccording to the 2011 Census (ABS 2012b), there is an estimated 323,106 people living in the region about 30 per cent reside in the City of Melville and 26 per cent in the City of Canning. The central south metropolitan area represents 14.43 per cent of the West Australian population.

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

In the central south metropolitan area there is an estimated total population of 323,106.

In the City of Belmont the estimated population is 32,434.

In the City of Canning the estimated population is 40,739.

In the Town of East Fremantle the estimated population is 95,700.

In the City of Fremantle the estimated population is 26,582.

In the City of Melville the estimated population is 6,929.

In the City of South Perth the estimated population is 85,514.

In the Town of Victoria Park the estimated population is 35,208.

The age distribution across the population in the central south metropolitan area is similar to that across Western Australia.

According to the Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) 2009, Small area estimates, an estimated 7,084 (2.5%) 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 38 per cent of the population in this area was born overseas, which is higher

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

23 per cent of central south metropolitan population speaks a language other than English at home—this is above 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 1.21 per cent of the population—this is below the state-wide figure of three per cent. The City of Belmont was the only LGA that reported a figure consistent with the state.

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 south metropolitan area are similar to the State figure of $1,415 (ABS 2012b). According to the 2011 Census (ABS 2012b) residents in each LGA recorded the following median total household incomes:

The median household income in the City of Belmont is $1,263.

The median household income in the City of Canning is $1,423.

The median household income in the Town of East Fremantle is $1,834.

The median household income in the City of Fremantle is $1,299.

The median household income in the City of Melville is $1,619.

The median household income in the City of South Perth is $1,606.

The median household income in the Town of Victoria Park is $1,360.

The median weekly rent and housing prices for three bedroom houses in the central south 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:

Alfred Cove, which is located in the City of Melville, has a median weekly rent of $503 and a median house price of $695,000.

Bentley, which is located in the City of Canning, has a median weekly rent of $400 and a median house price of $436,500.



Fremantle, which is located in the City of Fremantle, has a median weekly rent of $563 and a median house price of $732,500.

Salter Point, which is located in the City of South Perth, has a median weekly rent of $800 and a median house price of $986,000.

South Perth, which is located in the City of South Perth, has a median weekly rent of $575 and a median house price of $1,162,000.

Leeming, which is located in the City Of Melville, has a median weekly rent of $410 and a median house price of $608,500.

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 south metropolitan area that is not already contained in the profile?

People, families, supports and services This section describes supports and services people with disability, families and carers accessed in the central south 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.


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


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 (LGA).

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

Boogurlarri Community House Association Inc.: A community neighbourhood centre that provides a range of community services including - child care, OSHC, vacation care, 4 year old programme, toy library, counselling, advocacy, financial counselling, courses, legal advice, and a parent help centre. Open Monday to Friday between 9.30am–4.30pmContact: 9350 6236

Fremantle Women’s Health Centre Inc. (FWHC): Offers a professional, friendly and efficient health service for women of all cultures. Services include free advice and information, clinical services, library resources, counselling and group meetings.Contact: 9431 0500 Web: www.fwhc.org.au

Lend an ear—Parents and carers of persons with a disability: A support group for carers of children or adults with a disability. Provides self-help support and fellowship. Meetings are held monthly, except during school holidays.Address: 117 Gabriel Street, Cloverdale, WA, 6105.

South Perth Outreach Inc.: Provides outreach services. They define disadvantage as not just economic but also applies to people emotionally disadvantaged etc. Their objectives are Lifestyle training, and to reintegrate disadvantaged people into the community.Contact: 9368 1479

The Gowrie (WA) Inc.: Responds to local needs by developing relevant programs, projects and services which provide family support, individual and community empowerment and facilitation. Services include children's programs, training and development courses.Contact: 9478 7500 Web: www.gowrie-wa.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.


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?


http://www.gowrie-wa.com.au/

http://www.fwhc.org.au/


People using Commission-funded and provided servicesThis section describes people with disability and their families who live in the central south 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, 1,228 people in the central south metropolitan area were registered with LAC according to the Annual Client and Service Data Collection (ACDC) (Disability Services Commission 2012). Of these people:

Over 46 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 Canning (459), followed by Melville (356) and Belmont (154).

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 south metropolitan area in 2012:

Activ

Baptistcare

BGSR

Cam Can & Associates

Family Support WA

Interchange

Multiple Sclerosis Society

My Place

One 2 One

Perth Home Care Services

Rocky Bay

The Centre for Cerebral Palsy

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, 556 people in the central south 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, 366 people in the central south metropolitan area had an individualised funding package for accommodation support and lived in one of 68 shared support accommodation arrangements (group homes) (DSC 2012). This represented about 19 per cent of all group homes across the State. Of these 366 people, 71 per cent were aged over 40. Other information of note includes:

Most people were living in Canning (174), followed by Belmont (59) and South Perth (53).

Disability Services Commission—Accommodation Services provided the majority of the shared supported accommodation in this profile area.

Individualised community living (ICL)

In the central south metropolitan area in 2011−12, 190 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 Canning and Melville (59 and 55 people respectively).

My Place and Perth Home Care services are providing most of the individualised community living support in this area. A significant number of people self-manage their individualised community living supports through a Commission Local Area Coordinator.

34 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 south metropolitan area, 342 people received an ATE or PSO allocation in 2011−2012 (DSC 2012):

40 per cent were aged between 20 and 29,



Most people lived in Canning (119), followed by Melville (98) and Belmont (50).

There are many Commission prequalified organisations working with people with ATE and PSO funding allocations in the east 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, 288 people in the central south metropolitan area used recreation support services (DSC 2012):

Most people lived in Canning (103) while similar numbers of people accessed these services in Victoria Park (48), Melville (46) and Belmont (43).

The Activ Foundation was the recreation service used by the largest number of people in the central south metropolitan 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 south metropolitan area in 2011–2012:

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

Of these people, 65 per cent half were aged between 10 and 29.

Most lived in Melville (51), followed by Canning (42).

18 people have plan and funding package through the Commission’s 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. 115 people received some form of family support package funded and managed through the Commission’s LAC.

In 2011–2012, 340 people in the central south 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 south metropolitan area: early childhood (259), school age (469) and adult intervention services (318) (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 south metropolitan areas in 2011–2012, 1,207 people with disability accessed some form of comprehensive or targeted disability professional services (DSC 2012). Most of these people lived in Canning (482) followed by Melville (291) and Belmont (157).


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 seven ADEs operating in the central south metropolitan area.

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 south 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 south 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 accessing services in the central south metropolitan area is relatively consistent with that across the state when you consider service use per 1,000 head of population.

Using 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) data the following figures compares services used in the central south 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 south metropolitan area was 3.80 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 south metropolitan area was 1.13 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 south metropolitan area was 0.59 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 0.51 per 1,000 people.

People accessing ATE/PSO in the central south metropolitan area was 1.06 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 south metropolitan area was 0.42 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 0.42 per 1,000 people.

Future demand

The data in the central south metropolitan area highlights at several areas of potential future demand:

There are 379 young people registered with LAC in the central south metropolitan area between the ages of 10 and 19. This may impact on future demand for supports and services that effectively support 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 2009). Local collaboration and targeted efforts may be required to improve this situation.

There are more than 212 people in shared supported accommodation (group homes) in the central south metropolitan area older than 45 years-of-age. 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).

In the central south metropolitan area in 2012 there are 77 people who are supported through individualized community living over the age of 45. Flexible and responsive supports will likely be required to ensure people have the best opportunity to age well in their home and community.


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—almost 212 people in shared supported accommodation services (group homes) and 77 people in individulised community living arrangements 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.

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 south metropolitan profile area.

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

The total estimated population in the central south metropolitan area is 323,106.

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

An estimated 14.43 per cent of the state-wide population reside in the east metropolitan area.

Population age distribution central south metropolitan compared to WA.

The population distribution for the central south metropolitan 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, 5.51 per cent of the central north metropolitan population and 6.76 per cent of the state-wide population.

Five to nine age range, 5.17 per cent of the central north metropolitan population and 6.38 per cent of the state-wide population.

Ten to 14 age range, 5.45 per cent of the central north metropolitan population and 6.52 per cent of the state-wide population.

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












Over 65 years-of-age, 14.03 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 south 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 south metropolitan profile area is 283,868 and across the state is 1,932,500.

The estimated population with severe or profound activity limitation in the central south metropolitan area is 7,084 and across the state is 60,300.

The estimated percentage of the population with disability in the central south metropolitan area is 2.5 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 south 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 south metropolitan area for each age range (refer to Appendix B):

Zero to four age range, 84 people.

Five to nine age range, 191 people.

Ten to 14 age range, 195 people.

15 to 19 age range, 184 people.










Over 65 years-of-age, ten people.

Number of people accessing shared supported accommodation and individualised community living in the central south 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 south metropolitan area for each age range (refer to Appendix B):

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

20 to 24 age range, 21 people accessed shared supported accommodation and 21 accessed individualised community living.







45 to 49 age range, 44 people accessed shared supported accommodation and ten accessed individualised community living.



60 to 64 age range, 31 people accessed shared supported accommodation and eleven accessed individualised community living.

Over 65 years-of-age range, 30 people accessed shared supported accommodation and nine accessed individualised community living.

Organisations used by people in the central south 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 130 people.

Nulsen Haven Association Inc supported up to 50 people.

The Centre for Cerebral Palsy supported up to 40 people.

Brightwater Care Group (Inc) supported up to 35 people.

i.d.entity.wa supported up to 30 people.

Multiple Sclerosis Society supported up to 20 people.

UnitingCare West supported up to 15 people.

Activ Foundation Inc, Mosaic Community Care Inc, Senses Foundation (Inc) and Transition & Integration Services each supported up to ten people.

Autism Association of WA, BGSR Pty Ltd Supported Accommodation Service, City of Canning, Teem Treasure and WA Blue Sky each supported up to five people.



Organisations used by people in the central south 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 30 people.

Perth Home Care Services supported up to 25 people.

LAC (self-managing) supported up to 20 people.

Activ Foundation Inc , Life Without Barriers and Southern Cross care (WA) Inc supported up to 15 people.

Cam Can & Associates, City of Canning and Phylos Inc each supported up to ten people.

Autism Association of WA, Baptistcare, Belmont Districts Family and Individual Support, Brightwater Care Group (Inc), Elba Inc, Lifestyle Solutions (Aust) Ltd, Mosaic Community Care Inc, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Nascha Inc, One 2 One Pty Ltd, Outcare Inc, Paraplegic Quadriplegic Association, Rise (Formerly Hills community support group (Inc)), Rocky Bay Inc, Senses Foundation (Inc), Teem Treasure, The Centre for Cerebral Palsy, Transition & Integration Services, UnitingCare West, WA Deaf Society 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 south 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 south metropolitan area for each age range (refer to Appendix B):













Over 65 years-of-age, ten people.

Organisations used by people in the central south 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).

Kira supported up to 40 people

Intework supported up to 35 people.

Activ Foundation Inc and South Metropolitan Personnel each supported up to 30 people

Autism Association of WA, My Place, Nulsen Haven Association Inc, Rocky Bay Inc and The Centre for Cerebral Palsy each supported up to 20 people

Crosslinks, LAC (self-managing), Lifeplan Recreation & Leisure Association Inc and Perth Home Care Services each supported up to 15 people

Directions Family Support Association and Workpower Incorporated each supported up to ten people

Baptistcare, Disability in the Arts Disadvantage in the Arts (WA) Incorporated, Elba Inc, Enable South West, Inclusion WA, Interchange Inc, Life Without Barriers, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Rise (Formerly Hills community support group (Inc)), Senses Foundation (Inc), Transition & Integration Services 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 south 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):

Activ Foundation Inc supported up to 90 people.

WA Disabled Sports Association supported up to 50 people.

The Centre for Cerebral Palsy supported up to 45 people.

i.d.entity.wa supported up to 40 people.

Inclusion WA supported up to 35 people.

Riding for the Disabled Association of WA supported up to 20 people.

City of Fremantle, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Paraplegic Quadriplegic Association and Rocky Bay 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 south 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 south metropolitan area for each age range (refer to Appendix B):

Zero to four age range, five people.

Five to nine age range, seven people.

Ten to 14 age range, 24 people.




30 to 34 age range, seven people.

35 to 39 age range, five people.



40 to 44 age range, eight people.


50 to 54 age range, nine people.

55 to 59 age range, no people.


Over 65 years-of-age, five people.

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

The following outlines the organisations that provided IFS 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 35 people.

LAC (self-managing) supported up to 20 people.

Australian Red Cross (Lady Lawley Cottage), Autism Association of WA, Life Without Barriers, My Place and Rocky Bay Inc each supported up to ten people.

Activ Foundation Inc, Anglicare WA Inc, Baptistcare, Directions Family Support Association, Elba Inc, Family Support WA, HomeCare Options, i.d.entity.wa, Mosaic Community Care Inc, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Senses Foundation (Inc), The Centre for Cerebral Palsy and We Can Community Services Pty Ltd each supported up to five people.

Organisations used by people in the central south 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 Multiple Sclerosis Society Rocky Bay Inc The Centre for Cerebral Palsy Wheatbelt Individual and Family Support Association



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 south 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) ATLAS (Access to Leisure and Sport) Inc Australian Red Cross (Lady Lawley Cottage) Baptistcare City of Canning City of Gosnells Directions Family Support Association Disability in the Arts Disadvantage in the Arts (WA) Incorporated i.d.entity.wa Inclusion WA Kids' Camps Inc Multiple Sclerosis Society Perth Home Care Services Rocky Bay Inc Senses Foundation (Inc) TeenSpirit Incorporated The Centre for Cerebral Palsy UnitingCare Crossroads

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 south metropolitan area for Commission-funded disability professional services (DPS) in 2011–2012.

The following outlines the organisations that provided DPS in the central south 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, behaviour specialist 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 behaviour specialist intervention.

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 are Kids! Therapy and Education Centre Inc. provided comprehensive early childhood intervention.

Multiple Sclerosis Society provided comprehensive adult intervention.

Nulsen Haven Association Inc provided comprehensive adult intervention.

Rocky Bay Inc provided comprehensive early childhood intervention, 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.

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 south 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 south 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 south metropolitan area was 0.80 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 south metropolitan area was 1.45 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 south metropolitan area was 0.98 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 0.79 per 1,000 people.

Organisations used by people in the central south 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 are Kids! Therapy and Education Centre Inc.

Rocky Bay Inc

Senses Foundation (Inc)

Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre for Children WA (Inc)


Therapy Focus Inc

Wize Therapy Pty Ltd



Organisations used by people in the central south 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:



Rocky Bay Inc



Therapy Focus Inc

Organisations used by people in the central south metropolitan area for comprehensive adult intervention in 2011–2012.

According to the 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) the following organisations provided comprehensive adult intervention:



DSC - Statewide Specialist Services

Multiple Sclerosis Society

Nulsen Haven Association Inc

Rocky Bay Inc



Organisations providing Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) services in or near the central south 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 Bentley, O’Connor, Palmyra, and East Victoria Park

Good Samaritan Industries - Logistics, Packaging and Assembly, and Sammy Retail Outlets



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

Using 2011–2012 ACDC (DSC 2012) data the following figures compares services used in the central south 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 south metropolitan area was 3.80 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 south metropolitan area was 1.13 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 south metropolitan area was 0.59 people per 1,000, compared to the state-wide figure of 0.51 per 1,000 people.

People accessing ATE/PSO in the central south metropolitan area was 1.06 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 south metropolitan area was 0.42 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 south 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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