Our Purpose
The recent Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has found that an estimated 17,000 people with disabilities currently live in group homes around Australia.
The inquiry was told people used to be segregated away from the community in large institutions where they lived in conditions that were "harsh, if not barbaric". While many group homes were meant to act as a steppingstone to help people transition into the community, experts have said that these homes have effectively become "the end of the road".
The Sustainable Disability community concept has come about through listening to our clients and their families, loved ones, and carers and our plan to help them live their best life is driven by a core belief: everyone deserves an opportunity to be a valued contributing member of society regardless of their ability.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create sustainable communities that enable people with a disability to live independently or with support in a well-designed, inclusive, and socially engaged environment that helps them to reach their full potential.
Within our communities, there will be opportunities for clients to be involved in and operate small businesses. This will enable them to work in chosen fields where all profits go back into supporting our clients to live independently.
In time we would like these communities to be able to support their clients through their transition between life stages, with the potential of a higher need’s disability facility at a later stage.
Our Values
Respect – we treat everyone with dignity and fairness. We value diversity and inclusion
Accountability – We are individually accountable and collectively responsible. We own our actions
Empowerment – Promoting genuine choice and control working toward one’s goals and aspirations to be the best we can be
Collaboration – Working together to enable individual, family and community wellbeing
