dr di winkler - summer foundation - an innovative housing and support project
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An innovative housing and
support project
National Disability Summit 2016
Dr Di Winkler & Natalie Butler
Overview
• About the Summer Foundation
• Reason for Demonstration Housing and Support Projects
• Key learning’s from Melbourne Project informing NSW Hunter Project
• Insights from applicants for NSW Hunter Project
• The model in a NDIS context
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About the Summer Foundation
MISSION
To stop young people from
being forced to live in aged
care facilities because there is
nowhere else for them
Why establish the Demonstration Projects?
• Research highlights need for wider range of housing and support
models for people under 65 as an alternative to aged care
facilities
• Integrated thinking across building design, technology and
support approach - how they work together to support greater
independence
• Need opportunities to refine model through action research and
independent evaluation
• Change paradigm of housing for people with significant
disabilities – NDIS provides new opportunities.
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Core features of our Demonstration Projects
1. Individual units peppered through a well located apartment building
2. Universal design – highly accessible and adaptable
3. Communication and home automation technology
4. Individualised and independence enhancing support approach,
balanced with some efficiencies from close proximity of units
5. Access to 24 hour emergency support
6. One support provider for first 2 years
7. Tenants have full tenancy rights and responsibilities
8. Housing managed by professional property and tenancy manager
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Purpose of Demonstration Projects
Implement & refine model in a NDIS funding context that shows:
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The Abbotsford Project: Melbourne, VIC
Video: Insight from
a Tenant perspective
“Bily’s Story”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EOOX5G0KMY&list=PLElxlnPqnmzkKlkcnmzylrKTgo-EXYjG0&index=21
Billy lives in the Abbotsford Demonstration Housing Project
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Key Learning’s from Abbotsford Project
Key Learning Description
Location Central location enables tenants to access local community
alone, and increase participation.
Tenants Selecting tenants with strong desire to live more independently
is essential to achieve successful outcomes.
Transition
support
Skilled and intensive transition support with focus on capability
building pre and post move enhances tenant outcomes.
Support
approach
Support staff focus on enabling tenants to be as independent
as possible is key - do with, not do for.
Technology Supports confidence, safety and reduces reliance on staff.
Provides tenants with control over home environment, creating
new housing opportunities for many.
Design Accessible and adaptable design supports ability to live with
greater independence. Ability to fine tune features for
individuals is essential.
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Hunter Region, NSW
Hunter Demonstration Project - Background
• Independent living for people with significant disabilities
• 10 accessible apartments within apartment development of 110
units
2 x 1.5 bedrooms
6 x 2 bedrooms
2 x 3 bedrooms for families
• All 10 units have customisable features + technology
• Additional apartment base for support staff
• Support focus on capability building to support independence and
inclusion
• Housing anticipated to be available in April 2016
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Courtyard
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Target Group
People who:
• have acquired or late onset disabilities
• want to enhance capacity to live more
independently
• need access to 24/7 support
• have ability to be left alone
• can alert staff if help required
• would have greater opportunities to
maintain life roles i.e. with family,
friends, etc.
Insights from Applicants for Hunter Project
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Key
Insights
Description
Housing
Options
Many people with complex disabilities and support needs are seeking
different housing options.
Housing tension – people are desperate for solutions. Many enquiries didn’t
meet criteria; 30% formal applicants prepared to relocate.
Trust and
Rapport
Families and individuals need support to understand possibility of
independent living. Established rapport and trust is required, so person can
feel safe to share fears, doubts, anxieties, and excitement about future
opportunities. This takes time!
Education Enormous journey of thinking for most – to envision a life with greater
freedom and choice in a life that often has been significantly restricted.
Individuals, families and professionals need to understand what is possible.
Notion of 24/7 support in theory v’s practice.
Communication Expression of interest released via known local networks. Majority of
applications came via 3rd person. People with disabilities have limited access
to information, therefore require variety of communication methods.
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Hunter Project - Progress• Tenants:
Selection process in consultation with independent OT
4 tenants have accepted offer, transition phase has commenced
Commenced collaborative planning approach with NDIA
• Support Provider and Tenancy & Property Manager: Appointed
• Research: Pre and post move data will be collected
The model in a NDIS context
1. Approach is consistent with NDIS framework
This model is an example of an approach which is consistent with the
objectives of the NDIS: to encourage independence and enhance
capacity building.
2. Model has the potential to reduce life time care costs Support
costs have potential to reduce, and greater quality of life outcomes
can be achieved by:
• Housing in central locations
• Well designed and accessible housing
• Availability of technology options
Example:
Support by 1hr per day = $15,000 saving per year
$300,000 saving over 20 years
Reports
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Design
Learnings
Reports
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Social Finance Think Tank Financing Housing
What Next?
Next version of design report
• Photos of design elements
• Cost of adaptable features vs standard features
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What Next? - Discussion Paper
What is an appropriate housing design framework for
people with significant disability?
• Compares the design specifications for first two housing projects
with:
• AS 1428.1 General requirements for access – New building work
• Livable Housing Design Guidelines
• Highlights the gap in existing standards for delivering accessible and
flexible design.
• Collaborators
• Transport Accident Commission/Residential Independence Pty
• MSM Architects
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What Next? - Research
Framework
• Iterative process of learning and evaluation
• Transition
• Outcomes of tenants – QoL, community inclusion, choice & control,
independence, paid supports
• Post occupancy evaluation
• NDIS Outcomes Framework & Cost data – baseline, costs, huge
dataset, pay for outcomes
• Outcomes of 40-50 people 2 years post move
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What Next? - Knowledge
Iterative process
Evaluate
Document knowledge generated in collaboration with partners
Disseminate – knowledge hub
Types of knowledge
• Built design
• Technology
• Stories to enable potential tenants to make an informed choice
• Transition
• Support
• Evaluation of outcomes & research
• Financial Models
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What Next? – Housing Projects
Learn by doing – Will not do the same thing
Funding – Needs to replicable and scalable
Density – Focus on high and medium density
Strategic – New learning or potential for replication and scale
• Public housing renewal sites
• Housing associations
• multiple potential sites over the next 5-7 years
• commitment to generating and sharing knowledge
• Large property groups
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About the Summer Foundation
Established in 2006, the mission of the Summer Foundation is to
resolve the need for young people with disability to live in nursing
homes. The Summer Foundation focuses research, creating a
movement, and developing integrated housing models.
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Questions?
Facebook Building Better Lives
Twitter @SummerFoundtn
LinkedIn Summer Foundation Ltd.
youtube.com/user/SummerFoundation
Keep in touch
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Natalie Butler
Project Coordinator – NDIS Hunter Region
Di Winkler
CEO
P 1300 626 560
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