Abstract:

In October and November 2002, the Independent Living Units Project undertook a 'National survey of independent housing for older persons provided by not-for-profit organisations'. This Appendix provides an overview of the result of this survey. A copy of the National Survey as well as the introduction to the survey are attached (Attachment I and Attachment II). The survey consisted of six parts as follows: Part A: Contact details;Part B: Your organisation - services, governance and priorities;Part C: Independent housing for older people - overview;Part D: Independent housing for older people (not fully resident-funded) - stock, legal and financial arrangements; Part E: Independent housing for older people (not fully resident-funded) -occupants, management and support services;Part F: Independent housing for older people (not fully resident-funded) -services by site. The survey sought to cover all not-for-profit organisations within the aged care sector providing independent housing for older persons. Over 1,000 surveys were distributed to aged care organisations.