Supporting healthy ageing of NDIS participants with intellectual disability
Project Details
Funding partner
Australian Research Council ARC Linkage (LP250201062)
Timeframe
2026-2029
Publications
Publications will be posted here when available.
Resources
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Team
DCI researchers
Research partners
LaTrobe- Dr Tal Araten-Bergman (lead), Professor Christine Bigby
University of New England- Professor Stuart Wark
SCOPE Disability Service- Dr Caroline Hart
IdentityWA
Alkira Disability Services
Bayley House
Summary
The project aims to address gaps in guidance on supporting ageing people with intellectual disability under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It seeks to identify participants’ views on ageing, support needs, and potential support services and strategies needed in diverse circumstances and localities.
Impact
Intended outcomes are an innovative, evidence-based Agenda for Action and co-designed resources to guide healthy ageing and underpin policies and practices. The goal is to equip NDIS participants with intellectual disability and their supporters with information on healthy ageing, and provide stakeholders in the sector with knowledge and skills to plan and deliver effective services to enhance the quality of life as people age.