What you need to know

• From Hospital to Home pilot program expands to second facility
• Supports people with complex needs to leave hospital and live in the community
• The initial pilot is calculated to have saved 3,441 hospital bed days since inception
• Part of the WA government's commitment to reducing pressure on hospitals while finding the most appropriate care for people with complex needs

Following a successful pilot launched in 2021, a second From Hospital to Home facility opened its doors in Coolbinia last week.

It allows eligible people living with disability to leave public hospitals and into transitional supported accommodation at the purpose-built, fully accessible residence, operated by Ability WA.

While long-term community-based supports are found through National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pathways, the six-bed residence will provide a temporary home for people with complex support needs. The initiative will provide a smoother transition from hospital to home.

The initial pilot, a 12-bed facility in South Perth, saved 3,441 hospital bed days.

The program is fully funded by the WA government as part of its commitment to easing pressure on the hospital system while assisting people with disability to return to their communities.