Media Release Achieve and Inclusive Housing Australia respond to a new opportunity to have a positive impact for people with disability Approx 17 people will start receiving Supported Independent Living and services from next month Inclusive Housing Australia will own and manage Specialist Disability Accommodation and develop new accommodation options Achieve Australia (Achieve) and…
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Aug
02
2024
David Carey, CEO – ConnectAbility Australia James Hooper, Managing Director – Lighthouse Infrastructure ConnectAbility Australia, a NSW-based not-for-profit organisation, aims to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals and dreams. With over 30 years of experience in the Hunter and Central Coast communities, ConnectAbility supports over 1,000 customers in Supported Independent Living, Community and…
Jul
23
2024
In July, Inclusive Housing Australia (IHA) had the privilege of attending the World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC) 2024 in Brisbane. The congress brought together people with Down syndrome, their families, and professionals from around the globe, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. Throughout the congress, people with Down syndrome confidently presented various aspects…
Jun
26
2024
We are excited to announce that a partnership is now in place with Lighthouse Infrastructure, which will help us to increase the delivery of new housing projects and more purpose-built quality Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in inclusive communities. Lighthouse Infrastructure is a leading institutional investor in SDA, having first invested at scale in 2018. Lighthouse…
Mar
27
2024
Written By: Inclusive Housing Australia Katie is a diversity and inclusion advocate, a philanthropist, and a two-time Paralympian, plus world champion, who has been an invaluable member of the Achieve Australia Board since April 2023. Katie works as the Disability Engagement Manager for MEGT Australia, a not-for-profit that provides support for apprentices, trainees, job seekers,…
Nov
01
2023
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability released its final report in September 2023. The final report summarises the findings and recommendations of the Royal Commission’s inquiry held from April 2019 to September 2023. The central goals of the report were to: better prevent and respond to violence against,…
Aug
31
2023
Catherine (who prefers to be called Cath), has recently become another of our success stories, securing accessible SDA tailored to meet her needs in record time. Led by Rebecca our Customer Engagement Manager, the IHA team had the pleasure of working with Cath, her Support Coordinator and her brother, Nick to secure a new home…
Aug
30
2023
People receiving services under the NDIS have the right to be safe and to access quality supports. The NDIS Commission upholds the rights of people with disability, requiring providers to meet standards which they regularly audit. Our recent audit deemed that IHA has an effective management system that is consistently implemented and meets the requirements of…
Jul
27
2023
We are excited to be back at the 2023 Sydney Disability Expo! This year's theme is all about embracing My Future, My Choice as a way to allow those living with disabilities to control how they want to live their life and plan for their future. When: Friday 4th August & Saturday 5th August 2023 Where: Exhibition…
Apr
28
2023
This SDA project has been widely supported by the Casino community, which is a testament to the people who live in this great town. The SDA homes in Casino have been designed to meet the needs of our SDA clients, with a range of accessible features, including wide doorways and corridors, automated sliding doors, muted…