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We welcome the opportunity to provide brief input on how General Foundational Supports (GFS) can effectively respond to the needs of older Victorians with a disability – a frequently overlooked demographic in disability policy discussions.
The following submission outlines our position on GFS as they pertain to older people with disabilities, emphasising key areas for improvement and advocating for structural changes to ensure equitable support for Victorians of all ages.
It builds upon work COTA Victoria’s ongoing work addressing the broader challenges faced by older individuals with a disability and the support systems available to them. These issues are explored in our recent Discussion Paper Disability Supports for Older Victorians: Towards an Agenda for Action. We encourage DSS to consult this resource for critical insights into the needs of older people with disabilities and the roles and interactions of various service systems in addressing these needs.