Aussie under 65s with disabilities still fighting to get out of aged care

Embargoed until: Publicly released: 2025-08-20 03:00

Australia; VIC

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Despite the Australian Government setting a target of 2025 to transition every person with a disability under the age of 65 out of aged care, difficulty accessing the right funding, housing and support means little genuine progress has been made toward this target, according to Australian researchers. They say declining numbers are more easily attributable to people dying or turning 65. The researchers conducted in-depth interviews with nine under-65s across Australia who were still trying to get out of aged care, and those close to them, to get an understanding of why they had not yet been successful. The researchers say that despite the participants having access to NDIS funding, difficulties accessing the right category and amount of funding, as well as housing and support appropriate for their care needs, have so far prevented them from getting where they want to go.