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Implementation of active support in Victoria, Australia: an exploratory study.

Jim Mansell¹, Julie Beadle-Brown, Christine Bigby

¹Tizard Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK. terry.carney@sydney.edu.au

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Active support effectively engages residents with intellectual disability in group homes. However, its implementation varies, with less engaged residents needing more staff support than provided.

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Disability Studies
Social Work
Healthcare Management

Background:

Active support is a recognized intervention for enhancing engagement among individuals with intellectual disabilities residing in group homes.
This study investigates resident profiles, active support implementation, and resident engagement in meaningful activities and relationships within organizations utilizing this approach.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore resident characteristics and their engagement levels.
To assess the provision, procedures, and systems of active support.
To evaluate the effectiveness of active support in fostering meaningful activity and relationships.

Main Methods:

A survey was conducted across 33 group homes from 6 organizations in Victoria, Australia.
Data collection involved questionnaires and direct observation.
Participating organizations had a 5-10 year history of implementing active support.

Main Results:

Residents with lower support needs received minimal staff interaction and assistance.
The utilization of active support systems and structures demonstrated variability among organizations.
Only one organization consistently delivered high-quality active support.

Conclusions:

Administrative systems alone are insufficient to improve staff interaction and resident experiences.
Shared supported accommodation may be an inefficient resource allocation for more capable residents, as staff resources are not optimally utilized for engagement.
Enhanced strategies are needed to maximize staff support for resident engagement.