26.5% of the people who access our Home at Last Service to avoid becoming homeless, do so because their housing is inappropriate inadequate. Universal design means that older people can age in place, regardless of where they live. The ageing in place concept encourages older people to stay in their own homes, in order to promote health, well-being and independence.
Our submission calls on the Australian Building Codes Board to implement minimum standards for building design so older people can age-in-place.
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."