Abstract:
safety improvement
Industry Checklist:Designing home environments for people with problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious
Publication Date:
22 Jan 2008 Industry Factsheet:Designing home environments for people with problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious
Publication Date:
21 January 2008 Abstract:
The purpose of this factsheet is to assist service providers, architects and tradespeople in the design of optimum home environments for people with cognitive impairments who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour. The information sheet provides criteria that should be considered in designing both private and group homes for people with cognitive impairments who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour.
Access VA
Abstract:
Housing for the 21st century is changing. More than ever, it is necessary to design living space that meets the needs of all people, young, old, short, tall, disabled and able-bodied. There's an exciting design principle called Universal Design that helps achieve this objective. Using Universal Design and applying principles for affordable building techniques results in a product that serves a broad range of people.
Designing home environments for people who experience problems with cognition and who display aggressive or self-injurious behav
Publication Date:
16 Jan 2008 Abstract:
There is little specific information pertaining to the design requirements of the physical home environment for people who experience problems with cognition who display aggressive or self-injurious behaviour. A systematic review, guided by the Protocol guidelines for systematic reviews of home modification information to inform best practice (Bridge & Phibbs, 2003) was implemented in this study.
Consumer Factsheet: Arranging Home Modifications
Publication Date:
2 December 2007 Abstract:
A fact sheet developed to assist consumers navigate their way to arranging home modifications.
All information in these factsheets was correct at time of publication. Please advise the Clearinghouse if any aspect of this information sheet is incorrect.
Smartbuild - Creating healthy, affordable homes for better living
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An opportunity to assist your customers with reliable, objective information… Smarter Homes, a new on-line resource which provides advice on how to make homes warmer, drier, healthier, more comfortable, more affordable and kinder to the environment, is in its final stages of development by the team contracted by the Ministry for the Environment in New Zeal
Understanding Aboriginal Australians for more Effective Provision of Home Modification Services - SUMMARY BULLETIN
Publication Date:
23 May 2007 Abstract:
This information bulletin on 'Understanding Aboriginal Australian's for More Effective Provision of Home Modification Services', includes information on policies and services relating to housing for Aboriginal Australians, in addition to information relating to communication, belief systems, housing quality and general history. The bulletin also contains a checklist to assist therapists and others when working in an aboriginal setting.
Dementia Day Care Centre Design
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A document detailing guidelines for the design of a dementia day care based on 9 principles.
NSW Falls Injury Prevention Network
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This website includes copies of presentations on Falls prevention issues made a various meeting over the past 2 years. There is also a copy of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care best practice guidelines on Preventing falls and harm from falls in older people - Best practice guidelines for Australian Hospitals and Residential Aged Care Facilities which are being implemented Australia wide.
Home for All Generations
Abstract:
An article with limited information on universal design and home modification.
