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Hornery, Sonia to the
Minister for Family and Community Services, and Minister for Social Housing representing the Minister for Ageing, Minister for Disability Services, and Minister for Multiculturalism
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- How many homes are there in New South Wales for people with a disability
that are owned by the Government?
- How many people are housed in these homes?
- How many of these homes are located in the Hunter?
- How many homes are there in New South Wales for people with a disability
that are owned by the Ageing, Disability and Home Care?
- How many people are housed in these homes?
- How many of these homes are located in the Hunter?
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Answer -
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- The NSW Land and Housing Corporation builds and refurbishes homes so that
tenants with disabilities or specific needs are able to live safely and
comfortably. The number of public housing properties that are modified varies
and changes constantly to suit changing client needs. Details about the number
of social housing properties in each allocation zone are available on the
Department of Family and Community Services' website at:
www.facs.nsw.gov.au.
- Over 300 group homes are operated by Ageing, Disability and Home Care.
- On average, around five residents live in each group home across New South
Wales.
- There are more than 40 group homes in the Hunter⁄New England
district.
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Question asked on 4 August 2015 (session 56-1)
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 17
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Answer received on 8 September 2015
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 26
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