Public hearing 3: The experience of living in a group home for people with disability

The scope and purpose of this hearing was to inquire into:  

• the right of people with disability to choose their place of residence, including where and with whom they live  

• how the group home model emerged and its impact on the housing options and the experiences of people with disability in Victoria

• the causes of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of residents of group homes in Victoria

• the effectiveness of laws, policies and key government agencies to protect residents with disability from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of residents in relation to group homes

• social inclusion options for living independently and alternatives to the group home model.