Build youngcare apartments in Newcastle NSW Petition: Signature List Feed

Ms Alison Daniels [Signature #164]

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:17:31 UTC

Ms Alison Daniels, Australia

Keep up the great work you and the team are doing in support for the young and young at heart today. I am trying to rally a lot of support through both small business, local mp's and youth organisations. I will keep you informed of all projects each step of the way.

Mr Daniel Ryan [Signature #163]

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:09:03 UTC

Mr Daniel Ryan, Australia

mrs amey walker [Signature #162]

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:12:13 UTC

mrs amey walker, Australia

I HOPE YOU ACHEIVE WHAT YOU NEED AND MORE

mr david buckwalter [Signature #161]

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 01:53:44 UTC

mr david buckwalter, Australia

its a no brain er, just another needed facility the government wont fund.

Mrs Cathy Lovelock [Signature #160]

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:18:10 UTC

Mrs Cathy Lovelock, Australia

I support the implementation of this project.

Mr Greg Goldsmith [Signature #159]

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:39:58 UTC

Mr Greg Goldsmith, Australia

MRS Colleen Kosowicz [Signature #158]

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:04:16 UTC

MRS Colleen Kosowicz, Australia

The government needs to understand the needs of our young people they are our future.

Ms Doris Neal [Signature #157]

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:43:49 UTC

Ms Doris Neal, Australia

Housing for all disabled persons or should I say a total lack of same is a national disgrace.
Care for the disabled often starts with the very young and can be needed for many years.
Nursing Homes are aged care facilities and are certainly not equipped to care for the disabled.

Mr Stuart Neal [Signature #156]

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:11:21 UTC

Mr Stuart Neal, Australia

The treatment of young people with disabilities in Australia is apalling and a national disgrace. Shame on all of us.

mrs Anonymous [Signature #155]

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:56:54 UTC

Anonymous, Australia

Ms Danielle Slim [Signature #154]

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:05:09 UTC

Ms Danielle Slim, Australia

accommodation for young people with high care needs!

Dr Scott Buckley [Signature #153]

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:20:54 UTC

Dr Scott Buckley, Australia

We need to fix this.

Mr Dan Keating [Signature #152]

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:02:10 UTC

Mr Dan Keating, Australia

I have worked in old folks homes and would hate to live in one.

ms robbie singleton [Signature #151]

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:24:56 UTC

ms robbie singleton, Australia

an urgent need indeed!

Ms Kerry Gatliff [Signature #150]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:56:09 UTC

Ms Kerry Gatliff, Australia

My brother has MS and he is in an aged care facility which has a very poor understanding of the needs of a younger man with a physical disability and memory problems. My brother, Greg, is now 55, but he was in his 40s when he went into a hostel and then onto a nursing home. Please give young people with a disability the best chance of a meaningful life. Please fund a facility in the Hunter Valley, and consider funding other facilities in other regions.

mrs dianne petrie [Signature #149]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:31:22 UTC

mrs dianne petrie, Australia

This is my experience of one nursing home.The current standard of care is appalling. Homes have insufficient trained staff, to the ratio of high level of care. The food is cold with no nutriental value. No fresh food eg. fruit, lettuce tomatoes. There is inadequate physio ane exposure to sunlight . Pads are rationed. High incident of falls. Showering is rosteredi.e. 3 times a week.
Nursing homes are no place for young people with a chronic illness nor for the elderly.

Mrs Deborah Doyle [Signature #148]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:01:51 UTC

Mrs Deborah Doyle, Australia

We also need shared-care accommodation desperately in Sydney's Sutherland Shire. We have a son who's 21 and who has a moderate intellectual disability. We worry about where and how he'll live when we're gone. We can't understand why newly arrived migrants receive cheap accommodation whereas Australians who have a disability are at the bottom of the priority list. This situation is a national disgrace. All we ever receive are crumbs such as one shared-care accommodation being planned for Sydney.

Mrs Julia Khalaf [Signature #147]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:59:27 UTC

Mrs Julia Khalaf, Australia

It seems that the government has no agenda for our children. They are the voiceless! Why do we always have to fight so hard for their BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS! It seems that as long as we can care for them, the government feels there is no problem to address. Shame on you!

Ms Louise Keating [Signature #146]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:27:42 UTC

Ms Louise Keating, Australia

It is heartbreaking to hear of the situation young Australians are forced into. Please see that facilities are made available specific to their needs.

Mrs Annie Cole [Signature #145]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:56:22 UTC

Mrs Annie Cole, Australia

NSW need more group homes for the younger disability group - not to be living with the elderly.

Ms Susan Filacouridis [Signature #144]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:43:37 UTC

Ms Susan Filacouridis, Australia

These are PEOPLE who deserve to LIVE BETTER. We all live but once, this is THEIR LIFE!!!!!!

ms fiona cosgrove [Signature #143]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:13:32 UTC

ms fiona cosgrove, Australia

I totally agree with the need for this type of help for people living with disabilities yet needing to create an independent life for themselves.

Mrs Roslyn Johnson [Signature #142]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:44:00 UTC

Mrs Roslyn Johnson, Australia

Mr Erwin Klocker [Signature #141]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:28:13 UTC

Mr Erwin Klocker, Australia

I support the Youngcare initiative

Miss Sheena Williams [Signature #140]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:14:41 UTC

Miss Sheena Williams, Australia

I support

Mrs Janice Marshall [Signature #139]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:06:20 UTC

Mrs Janice Marshall, Australia

I fully support this project. Similar type accommodation is also needed for young people with an intellectual disability.

Mr Ian Fraser [Signature #138]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:57:44 UTC

Mr Ian Fraser, Australia

Housing intellectualy disabled people in aged care accommodation is a national disgrace!In a country like ours, there should be proper facilities and care for all of our intellectualy disabled citizens.

Dr Elise Stutchbury [Signature #137]

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:44:14 UTC

Dr Elise Stutchbury, Australia

In these times it is important to respect the basic human rights of all individuals. Young people with a disability, wanting some independance, who cannot remain in their parents care but require decent "institutional" care, suitable to their age and needs, are a high priority.

mrs maree buckwalter [Signature #136]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:49:19 UTC

mrs maree buckwalter, Australia

Accommodation for the disabled should not be crisis driven

Mr Matthew Smith [Signature #135]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:12:23 UTC

Mr Matthew Smith, Australia

ms Anonymous [Signature #134]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:08:11 UTC

Anonymous, Australia

this is well needed! Best of luck.

Ms Anonymous [Signature #133]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:06:22 UTC

Anonymous, Australia

The absence of these vital services is a disgrace in our rich country.

Mrs Eva Ranniko [Signature #132]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:55:29 UTC

Mrs Eva Ranniko, Australia

Supported accommodation for young people with disabilities is almost non-existent & needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency.

MRS> Suzanne McEvoy [Signature #131]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:45:31 UTC

MRS> Suzanne McEvoy, Australia

My Sister-in-law a Quadraplegic, resided in an aged care facility for 4 years at age 36 until a group house auspiced by S.C.I.A was established .
The house was provided by NSW Dept of Housing and 24 hr care for 4 residents by DAD&HC.She lived happily there for 12 yrs till her death last year.

Mrs Maria Engel [Signature #130]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:27:32 UTC

Mrs Maria Engel, Australia

It is time that goverments start to help those who are trying so hard to make something of life. This goes for people with disabilities and also the carers.

Mr Ianto Williams [Signature #129]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:18:13 UTC

Mr Ianto Williams, Australia

I am 31 years old with physical and other disabilities and I can see my self living independemtly, not because I dont want this but because of the way of neglet of our goverments
Please help .........

ms Suzie Coghlan [Signature #128]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:53:10 UTC

ms Suzie Coghlan, Australia

My daughter is 19 and respite care for her is in an adult unit with old people. suitable accommodation must be provided for young adults with disabilities and they should not have to beg or wait years for promised accommodation to be built. I believe $33 million was provided for accommodation for disabled by Labour government federal - and that the state governments have not built anything - if this is not true let me know.

Miss Alice Anderson [Signature #127]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:41:11 UTC

Miss Alice Anderson, Australia

There should be more support and services for young people living with disabilities.

Ms Amalina Wallace [Signature #126]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:05:56 UTC

Ms Amalina Wallace, Australia

Young people with disabilities can achieve a lot if given accessible transport, employment, education, and housing. Social participation is a civil right, no-one deserves to be ignored and left to whiother.

Ms Jane Salmon [Signature #125]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:42:54 UTC

Ms Jane Salmon, Australia

Mrs Megan Poole [Signature #124]

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:37:02 UTC

Mrs Megan Poole, Australia

There is a great need for more accommodation for disabled people especially the young in aged care facilities.

Ms Patricia Hamill [Signature #123]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:22:10 UTC

Ms Patricia Hamill, Australia

its about time that we cared for all ages, abilities with some thought put into what is appropriate for them. Not just fill in the spaces with anyone....after all we are someones daughter, son, husband, mum etc. We need to think and use compasion.

Mrs Estelle Shields [Signature #122]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:03:54 UTC

Mrs Estelle Shields, Australia

The lack of disability accommodation in this country is a disgrace. Australia stands condemned as an inhumane and cold-hearted nation with the capacity but not the will to care for its disabled citizens. Not one of us can hold our head up proudly while this situation prevails. As young people languish in nursing homes beds, the elderly are unable to access them, so they block hospital beds. I call upon you to start to address this imbalance by building Youngcare apartments in the Hunter Region.

Mrs Mary Louise Mockler [Signature #121]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:09:30 UTC

Mrs Mary Louise Mockler, Australia

Aged Care facilities are for the aged. How can we, as a society, accept that young people be placed in these facilities? We are forcing our young disabled into isolation and consequently into depression. This would not be tolerated for our non-disabled young people!

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #120]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:43:50 UTC

Anonymous, Australia

I thank God that I have a life free from difficulties such as what these young people must face daily. Just to feel that they are living in a place that gives them dignity is a major plus in their lives to give them the strength they need to face their daily challenges.

Ms Sandra Sue [Signature #119]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:28:25 UTC

Ms Sandra Sue, Australia

Why is there a petition for a facility that should be already available?

Mrs Maureen Carlyle [Signature #118]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:21:19 UTC

Mrs Maureen Carlyle, Australia

anyone with a disability is a neglected society as far as the government is concerned.

Ms Trudy Bray [Signature #117]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:20:39 UTC

Ms Trudy Bray, Australia

Any government of a State where a petition such as this is needed is not doing its job!

Mrs Catherine Murray [Signature #116]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:03:38 UTC

Mrs Catherine Murray, Australia

This should not be happening in our wealthy society. Always remember we are judged on how we treat our vulnerable.

Ms Martha Angelopoulos [Signature #115]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:28:31 UTC

Ms Martha Angelopoulos, Australia

I strongly feel that something must be done to help young people with high care needs by providing housing. This could be someone's child, sibling or parent.

Mrs Lynette Allen [Signature #114]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:19:06 UTC

Mrs Lynette Allen, Australia

People with disbailities are the same as people without disabilities. They choose to be with their peers.
There are so many young people with disabilites. Sadly there are more than enough for purpose built appartments as Youngcare propose.
They have done such wonderful things in QLD. It is time for NSW to step up and care people with Disabilities.

Mr Fred Gulson [Signature #113]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:57:00 UTC

Mr Fred Gulson, Australia

We need to build these facilities in every region across the country.

Mrs Sally Gulson [Signature #112]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:54:59 UTC

Mrs Sally Gulson, Australia

Every individual is entitled to appropriate housing and supported access to the community.

Mr Sean Lomas [Signature #111]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:52:56 UTC

Mr Sean Lomas, Australia

Government needs to step up to the plate and ensure that there are a range of appropriate accomodation options for people with a disability. This is one of those options and should be supported.

mrs amanda fairley [Signature #110]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:21:41 UTC

mrs amanda fairley, Australia

This is shameful in Australia!!!

Ms. Caroline Franks [Signature #109]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:01:25 UTC

Ms. Caroline Franks, Australia

I fully support the bulding of a premises for people with disability as long as they are not in a cluster of other housing with people who also have a disability as I believe hisis the same as mini- or pseudo- institutionalisation. Young and old people with disability should be supported to live WITHIN THE GENERAL AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY, NOT PERCHED ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN.
Sincerely, Dr. and Ms. Franks

mrs glenda bidner [Signature #108]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:23:18 UTC

mrs glenda bidner, Australia

it is wrong to have young people in aged care facilities, they should be with poeple their own age, anyway the aged care facilities are overcrowded now, so they need help as well

Mrs Robyn Hawke [Signature #107]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:53:32 UTC

Mrs Robyn Hawke, Australia

It is imperative that all citizens of australia are entitled to appropriate and effective care whatever their disability and needs. People need to realise that just because you are disabled it does not mean you do not have feelings. Self esteem and self worth are vital for every person to live a fulfiled life and this can be achieved in part through independence via a supportive environment.

Mrs Mary Lou Carter [Signature #106]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:49:55 UTC

Mrs Mary Lou Carter, Australia

Again an example of leadership by the community for the community while those with the power have no purpose. Great work David Conry, and all those who follow your lead. What you are doing speaks so loudly that what they are saying counts for nought. We want these kinds of choices for all young people with disabilities. Australia's leaders just don't get it, they are merely peeping out from the front of the cave when it comes to understanding and meeting the needs of people with disabilities

Ms Vanessa Browne [Signature #105]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:21:18 UTC

Ms Vanessa Browne, Australia

Have a heart!

Mrs Katrina Clark [Signature #104]

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:47:13 UTC

Mrs Katrina Clark, Australia

Youngcare has done great work in Queensland and I'd love to see it estabish somehting similar in NSW.

Mrs Betty Cook [Signature #103]

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:54:37 UTC

Mrs Betty Cook, Australia

This is an absolute necessaty for young people and also for peole who are still too young for nursing home but no longer "young".

ms bianca lawrence [Signature #102]

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:23:42 UTC

ms bianca lawrence, Australia

there needs to be more accommadation and facilities for the disabled

Mrs Margaret SOBB [Signature #101]

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 01:39:43 UTC

Mrs Margaret SOBB, Australia

Youngcare accomodation is of paramout importance. Young people with high care needs are entitled to being cared for in a comfortable environment that provides them with maximum quality of life. This is a necessitity, not a luxury.

Miss Melanie schlaeger [Signature #100]

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 05:59:35 UTC

Miss Melanie schlaeger, Australia

This is a very important projrct so please get behind it. I think that not only will it look after your people's direct care needs but also emotional well-being as they will have a chance to be somewhere the belong
cheers
Mel

Ms Jennifer O'Brien [Signature #99]

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:08:44 UTC

Ms Jennifer O'Brien, Australia

If this will assist Maddie and others in similar life circumstances, then I support it whole-heartedly.

Mrs Claire Stockton-Hill [Signature #98]

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 02:56:15 UTC

Mrs Claire Stockton-Hill, United Kingdom

Mrs. Tammy Bailey [Signature #97]

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:56:28 UTC

Mrs. Tammy Bailey, United States of America

As a 40 yr old w/disabilities I cannot imagine being placed in an eldercare facility, much less someone younger having to live in an eldercare facility. I truly urge that every effort be made to build Youngcare apartments in the Hunter region of NSW. I will start looking into the availability of such an organization in the USA. I am sure we have a need for 'Youngcare' type facilities for our young people as well. I look forward using your group as a model as I search.

Ms Nicole Crossland [Signature #96]

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:47:54 UTC

Ms Nicole Crossland, Australia

Totally Agree !!

Mrs Anonymous [Signature #95]

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:56:51 UTC

Anonymous, Australia

Pease assist to look after the younger generations in a more appropriate way.

Mr Graham Wilson [Signature #94]

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:07:35 UTC

Mr Graham Wilson, Australia

we should Care like we actually care

Miss Anonymous [Signature #93]

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:05:15 UTC

Anonymous, Australia

There are many people in Newcastle such as Madeline who need this type of housing. I fully support and pledge that this type of development will go ahead in the near future.

MRS FIona Curtis [Signature #92]

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:03:09 UTC

MRS FIona Curtis, Australia

BUILD YOUNGCARE APARTMENTS IN NEWCASTLE

Miss Julia Sobb [Signature #91]

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:33:03 UTC

Miss Julia Sobb, Australia

This is a very worthwhile cause and something I feel very strongly about. Time for change in this area!

Ms Annette Hogbin [Signature #90]

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:41:37 UTC

Ms Annette Hogbin, Australia

It is vital that Yougcare apartments are built and fully funded in Newcastle, NSW.

Mrs Fleur Clunne-Long [Signature #89]

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:22:56 UTC

Mrs Fleur Clunne-Long, Australia

Please help young people in our community with high care needs! Thankyou!

Miss Emilie Sobb [Signature #88]

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:19:52 UTC

Miss Emilie Sobb, Australia

Mrs Deborah Parker [Signature #87]

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:19:59 UTC

Mrs Deborah Parker, Australia

Let's make this happen!

Ms Anonymous [Signature #86]

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:43:04 UTC

Anonymous, Australia

I agree with Ms Madeleine Sobb and hope that this petition leads to action.

Mrs Anne Boxall [Signature #85]

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:08:27 UTC

Mrs Anne Boxall, Australia

I support youngcare and its

mrs Linda Pepperall [Signature #84]

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:02:10 UTC

mrs Linda Pepperall, Australia

these apartments would give people like my 23yr old daughter who is disabled a chnace to be independant

Mrs Madeleine Standing [Signature #83]

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:04:15 UTC

Mrs Madeleine Standing, Australia

Please consider this request for Youngcare Apartments in Newcastle. There are a number of young adults just known to me (so many more in addition to that in the area) who would benefit greatly from such an initiative. You will also find that these people would be great advocates and participators in the initiative which would in turn benefit your organisation.

Ms Hannah Collingridge [Signature #82]

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:00:03 UTC

Ms Hannah Collingridge, Australia

Miss Faith Inman [Signature #81]

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:36:14 UTC

Miss Faith Inman, Australia

Dear Mr Conry,

We, the undersigned, are supporters of Youngcare and its development opportunities. We believe that there is a great need in the Hunter region of NSW for a set of Youngcare apartments to be built.

We ask that you work closely with your team at Youngcare to plan for a set of Youngcare apartments to be built in the Hunter region of NSW in the very near future.

Miss Erin Newcombe [Signature #80]

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:19:46 UTC

Miss Erin Newcombe, Australia

Mr David Franze [Signature #79]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:23:23 UTC

Mr David Franze, Australia

The young and disabled need a care facility in Newcastle

Mr Anthony Backhouse [Signature #78]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:25:23 UTC

Mr Anthony Backhouse, Australia

This program will highly benefit the community and alleviate the current burden on aged care facilities. Young people will be able to receive age-appropriate care with the additional benefit of quality friendships.

Ms Faith Budworth [Signature #77]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:40:10 UTC

Ms Faith Budworth, Australia

This is me, signing in agreeance to the petition. I strongly support building Youngcare apartments in Newcastle NSW

Ms Anonymous [Signature #76]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:59:57 UTC

Anonymous, Australia

I strongly support this effort

Miss Silvana Misevska [Signature #75]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:56:22 UTC

Miss Silvana Misevska, Australia

Ms VALENTINA MISEVSKA [Signature #74]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:50:34 UTC

Ms VALENTINA MISEVSKA, Australia

Mr Garth Greenaway [Signature #73]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:33:21 UTC

Mr Garth Greenaway, Australia

This situation is not acceptable. If these young people are already being financially supported by the government (i.e. living in aged care facilities) then, although an initial investment would be required for the setup of new facilities, the real cost to fix this huge problem should be relatively small. We claim to be the lucky country, we talk about the Aussie spirit, but if we can't look after our disadvantaged and vulnerable what kind of people are we really?

Mr Peter Martin [Signature #72]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:54:45 UTC

Mr Peter Martin, Australia

I think that it is a great idea

Mrs Rachel Gibson [Signature #71]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:36:53 UTC

Mrs Rachel Gibson, Australia

Miss Sarah Parker [Signature #70]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:17:35 UTC

Miss Sarah Parker, Australia

Regards

Ms Lynn Dryden [Signature #69]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:59:52 UTC

Ms Lynn Dryden, Australia

I'm sure those responsible for placing these young people in old age homes, would strongly object if it were their child. These young people have enough to deal with throughout their lives without having to be cut short of the appropriate services they need and deserve

miss Jessie Cairns [Signature #68]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:48:33 UTC

miss Jessie Cairns, Australia

Please make this happen.....if you had a disabled child, would you want them living in a nursing home?

Mrs Rachael Lawrence [Signature #67]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:18:10 UTC

Mrs Rachael Lawrence, Australia

This issue requires urgent government attention

mrs Anonymous [Signature #66]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:05:54 UTC

Anonymous, Australia

ms kellie howell [Signature #65]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:39:56 UTC

ms kellie howell, Australia

this is a huge gap in our care system that needs to be filled