Patricia represented CDS as a member of the Futures Alliance;
For the first time in human history, people with a life long disability are reaching retirement age in significant numbers. Factors such as increased access to quality health care, better living conditions and enhanced social supports and participation, have led to improved life expectancy for people with a disability. The Futures Alliance was formed in recognition that current policy and practice in both the disability and ageing arenas fall short of the required response to support people with a life long disability as they age.
The Futures Alliance is a cooperative of community representatives from disability and aged care providers in NSW, which includes representation from consumers, academics and peak bodies. The purpose of the Futures Alliance is to remove boundaries and to maximise community resources to deliver improved options for people with a disability who are ageing. The Futures Alliance has been formed and has grown via a network of professional relationships with a share division of influencing policy pertaining to people with a disability who are ageing and ultimately improving out comes for this group of people.
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