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In 2003, almost one million people or
20 per cent of all Victorians had a disability. Of these people,
around 323 300 or 6.5 per cent had a severe or profound limitation
that inhibited their ability to care for themselves, communicate
clearly or undertake normal cognitive or motor development
tasks.
The Department of Human Services (DHS)
provides support for people with severe or profound disabilities
either in the form of shared supported accommodation (SSA) (house)
with 24-hour support or an individualised support package. The
objective of this audit was to determine the extent to which people
with a disability receive accommodation and related support
services commensurate with their need.
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