Young People In Nursing Homes National Alliance
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3 Wall Street Richmond Victoria 3121 Australia
P: +61 3 9428 5677 E: enquiries@ypinh.org.au
Media Release
24/11/2009
Rudd’s announcement: a win win for all Australians
The Young People In Nursing Homes Alliance today congratulated the Rudd
Government on its announcement of a feasibility study into disability funding for
long-term care and support at last night’s National Disability Awards.
“This is not just a win for our brothers and sisters with disability, said Alliance
National Director, Dr Bronwyn Morkham. “It’s a win for all Australians.
“Disability doesn’t discriminate and we all need support at some point in life.
This feasibility study gives us the possibility of getting that support when we
need it.
The Prime Minister’s announcement was especially welcomed by the thousands
of young disabled Australians living in nursing homes around the country.
“This just brilliant, said Anj Barker, a young woman with a brain injury who has
struggled to get the supports she needs to recover and get on with her life.
“Now I have a chance to get my life back and I am thrilled. Others won’t have to
go through the pain and suffering I’ve had to endure with my family.
“There is now a real possibility that young people like Anj can have the lives
worth living they’ve wanted so desperately and for so long, Dr Morkham said.
“The challenge now is to ensure that the funding a national long term care
strategy needs is delivered.
For comment: Anj Barker and Bronwyn Morkham 0437 178 078
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