P.S. Project – VALID

The aim of the P.S. project was to check how people who used to live in Victorian Government institutions are going, and to see if there is anything that could be improved.

VALID asked people who used to live in Victorian institutions and their staff lots of questions, by using a survey and interviewing them online. They told us about the things they do and what they have in their life, like support, friends and community.

From the survey and interview answers, we could see that people are not having as good a life as they should.

A report was written for the Department (DFFH – Dept. Families, Fairness & Housing) which included all the data and information that people told us. You can find the final version of the P.S. report here.

As part of the project a Community of Practice was conducted and we shared information and had guest speakers on relevant topics. From these discussions we created Tip Sheets to support staff and organisation with empowering people in their accommodation.

A range of plain and easy English posters were also developed for staff to use in explaining and educating residents.

For more information on the P.S. Project please contact Jon Slingsby   E: [email protected]