Abstract:

The aim of the report is to recommend options that will: reduce demand on inpatient services through the provision of less restrictive community based alternatives; increase the provision of housing and support models with a demonstrated capacity to maximise the quality of life, minimise the impact of psychiatric disability, and improve continuity of care for people with mental illness; increase support to carers. The report makes the distinction between residential treatment facilities, which are a direct alternative to inpatient care, and supported accommodation. For the purposes of this report, supported accommodation refers to :1. accommodation which has bricks and mortar and disability support components, 2. a disability support only component provided to assist consumers to maintain community tenure and quality of life in their own home. Disability support refers to: 1. basic household and personal support 2. recreation support 3. psychosocial intervention.