Our aim is to resolve the issue of young people living in aged care.
Vision
People with disability and complex support needs live where and with whom they choose, with access to high quality housing and support options that enhance health, wellbeing and participation.
Mission
To create, lead and demonstrate long-term sustainable systems change that stops young people from being forced to live in Residential Aged Care because there is nowhere else for them.
Our People
Di Winkler
Chief Executive Officer
The Summer Foundation was established in 2006 by Di Winkler, an occupational therapist who has worked with people with severe brain injury for more than 20 years. View profile >
The Board of Directors
The Board comprises professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds.
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Research
Works to provide an evidence base to develop new ideas and innovation.
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Housing Matching Team
Providing services to help people with disability find suitable housing.
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Policy Team
Helping to shape thinking on policy and change decisions of government.
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Practice Team
Aims to improve the interface between healthcare, aged care and the NDIS.
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Communications and Operations
Providing our media presence, resources and internal capacity.
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Our history
The Summer Foundation was established in 2006 by Di Winkler, an occupational therapist who has worked with people with severe brain injury for more than 20 years.
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