Appendix 2
People with a disability currently access a range of different supports and services to meet their needs, including accommodation, day programs, personal care, respite, aids and equipment. These supports and services aim to improve the quality of life of Victorians with a disability, by enhancing people’s independence, choice and community inclusion.
These supports and services provide continuing care for people with intellectual, physical and sensory disabilities, acquired brain injury and neurological impairments.
Percentage of people accessing disability supports and services by disability type 2001
- Intellectual Disability 66%
- Physical Disability 13%
- Sensory Disability 5%
- Neurological Impairment 4%
- Acquired Brain Injury 4%
- Other Disability 8%
Total = 14,382
The range of supports and services for people with a disability are currently provided by a range of government and non-government organisations. This includes Government Departments and authorities, service providers in the non-government sector (including for-profit and not-for-profit organisations), local governments, community groups, and a range of other community-based organisations.
Disability Services expected expenditure by output 2001/2002
- Intake Assessment 2.0%
- Planning and Coordination 2.8%
- Primary Support 9.8%
- Community Participation 18.5%
- Flexible Support Packages 2.1%
- Community and Home-Based Support 7.2%
- Shared Supported Accommodation 43.5%
- Specialist Services 1.6%
- Congregate Care 10.3%
- Training, Development and Innovation 0.6%
- Quality and Accreditation 0.5%
- Strengthening Communities 0.3%
- Information and Advocacy Services 0.7%
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