From the Australian Human Rights Commission, Wednesday 28th October 2009:
Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes, has congratulated leaders from the housing and community sector who have met and committed to developing a national strategy to improve the design of houses to meet the changing needs of families.
The meeting, held at Kirribilli House and hosted by Ms Therese Rein and Parliamentary Secretary Bill Shorten, brought together 20 of Australia’s leading players concerned with the design, development, construction and regulation of housing, along with representatives from government advisory bodies and community groups.
The meeting looked at a range of initiatives, taking place in Australia and overseas, aimed at making it easier for young families, people who may have an injury or illness, older Australians and people with disability to safely enjoy their homes as their needs change.
To download the summary statement of the outcome of the meeting and a list of organisations represented at the meeting go to http://www.humanrights.gov.au/disability_rights/accommodation/kirribilli_house.htm
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