Steering committee needed to establish group home
21/05/2008 9:16:00 AM
Cowra Special Needs Services (CSNS) recognises a need for supported accommodation services in Cowra as they believe the community, clients and carers would benefit greatly.
CSNS and assisting carers have been lobbying for a young persons group home and want the community to know how much it would mean to them if Cowra was able to build one.
Carers Julie Eddy, Therese Taylor and Jan Jordan believe a group home is the best option.
“Young people end up in nursing homes and they can not reach their full potential there. They need to be constantly stimulated and surrounded by peers.
“We all worry that if something happens to us, then what will happen to our children,” Ms Eddy said.
Ms Taylor said a group home would give “independence and make a great difference to everyone.”
Newly appointed CSNS manager Michelle McAllister says one of her aims in the position is to get a group home in Cowra.
In February this year, CSNS stepped up its efforts and is now calling for all interested carers and members of the community to join a steering committee to see this project come to fruition.
There are different types of supported accommodation and one size does not fit all. For people with high needs a group home situation with overnight staff is the most appropriate model and for others with less intensive needs, drop-in support is all they may need to maintain independent living in the community.
CSNS would like feedback from interested members of the community who can assist in this community development project. Please contact Michelle McAllister on 6342 6842 or email
specialneeds@westnet.com.au
SOURCE: CowraYourGuide
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