❓ Question regarding the funding, administration, and application process for the Community Disability Housing Programme in Western Australia. The answer clarifies funding sources and roles of different organisations.
AnsweredQoN 6205Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Community Disability Housing Programme, and ask:
(a) what are the conditions or criteria under which the Disability Services Commission receives funds from the State for the Community Disability Housing Programme;
(b) which organisations are the main participants in the programme and what role do they play in the funding, administration and provision of housing under the programme; and
(c) what are the normal procedures for clients applying for housing under the programme?
(a) what are the conditions or criteria under which the Disability Services Commission receives funds from the State for the Community Disability Housing Programme;
(b) which organisations are the main participants in the programme and what role do they play in the funding, administration and provision of housing under the programme; and
(c) what are the normal procedures for clients applying for housing under the programme?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
8 November 2011
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Disability Services
Response time
47 days
a) The Disability Services Commission does not receive funding from the State Government for the Community Disability Housing Program. As announced in the 2011-12 State Budget, over the next three years $95.7m will be provided to build or buy 169 homes for people with disability. However, this funding is provided directly to the Department of Housing. This initiative is aimed at people with severe and profound disabilities who receive accommodation support or community living packages funded by the Disability Services Commission.
b) The Department of Housing - Responsible for administering the program including the acquisition or construction of housing for people with disability.
Disability sector organisations - Responsible for providing support to people with disability residing in housing acquired or constructed by the Department of Housing.
Registered Community Housing Organisations - Responsible for the tenancy management of housing for people with disability acquired or constructed by the Department of Housing.
c) People with severe and profound disabilities who receive support packages funded by the Disability Services Commission can request housing assistance by completing a Department of Housing application for the program. The application is first sent to the Disability Services Commission who then forwards it to the Department of Housing with confirmation that the individual receives ongoing support.
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b) The Department of Housing - Responsible for administering the program including the acquisition or construction of housing for people with disability.
Disability sector organisations - Responsible for providing support to people with disability residing in housing acquired or constructed by the Department of Housing.
Registered Community Housing Organisations - Responsible for the tenancy management of housing for people with disability acquired or constructed by the Department of Housing.
c) People with severe and profound disabilities who receive support packages funded by the Disability Services Commission can request housing assistance by completing a Department of Housing application for the program. The application is first sent to the Disability Services Commission who then forwards it to the Department of Housing with confirmation that the individual receives ongoing support.
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