For some time QPPD had been hearing about younger people, including children, living in nursing homes. For many of these people the nursing home was the place they were expected to live out their lives. It was clear that there were many negative impacts for individuals in these situations.

At the QPPD AGM in October 2000 the issue of younger people in aged care was set as a priority for our work. QPPD President, Fiona Connolly, reminded us that we needed to recognise the vulnerability of people with disability who are left to the discretion of the system without the benefit of a tenacious parent.

We also recognised that this was an issue that other groups, in particular the unfunded Brain Injury Action Group, had either been working on or had an interest in. When the opportunity to be part of an Alliance was presented we joined with enthusiasm. Working in collaboration with others requires having a clear vision and common understanding of the issues. The major task of the Alliance has been to develop a common agreement

Younger People in Aged Care Alliance - Common Agreement