New support services for young people with a disability
Source: NSW. Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care.Media Release.
" The Iemma Government will deliver new and improved services for young people with a disability living in a residential aged care facility.
Minister for Disability Services Kristina Keneally said an open tender process is being held to identify community organisations to provide specialist disability support services to younger people while they remain in residential aged care facilities.
“These new In-Reach Packages are part of the Younger People in Residential Aged Care (YPIRAC) Program and will provide increased access to services such as day programs, activities and therapy services,” Ms Keneally said."