A new accommodation facility to support people with a spinal cord injury will soon be established in Perth, thanks to a grant from Lotterywest.
Disability Services Minister Stephen Dawson today presented Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) with a grant of $750,000, which will be used to develop fully accessible accommodation for people with a newly acquired spinal cord injury.
The property will provide individuals and their families with temporary accommodation before they return home from hospital and/or rehabilitation. It will also enable people to learn about their ongoing care needs, fully supported by drop-in or emergency care as required.
This facility will be developed through SCIA’s CHOICES initiative. CHOICES is Client-Centred Housing Offering Inspired, Creative, Empowering Services.
Planning for the Perth site started in 2013, in response to a feasibility study and extensive stakeholder liaison which showed a need for a property to be established locally.
The facility will include a three or four-bedroom detached house and while a suitable location is still to be determined, it will be close to public transport, hospitals and other medical facilities.
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia assists people with a spinal cord injury to overcome barriers, achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.