There is less service coverage in the Pilbara area and may reflect the difficulties in developing sustainable models of support to suit people in this profile area. It is likely that demand for services in this profile area will increase. Many people in the Pilbara profile area live in remote areas and a high percentage of the population is of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent—it is likely that people in this profile area will demand more culturally appropriate models of support. Sector development issues This section considers any existing sector development initiatives and describes what may be emerging needs for this profile area. Consultations will provide an opportunity to consider sector development in more detail. Potential areas for sector development Increasing the number of organisations providing support In this area there are limited numbers of organisations providing supports and services. Consultation with local people may be needed to understand the quality, viability and capacity of organisations currently supporting people in this profile area. Developing culturally appropriate supports and services In this area a high percentage of the population is of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Consultation with local people may be needed to understand the quality, viability and capacity of organisations to provide culturally appropriate supports. Supporting people to share the management of their individual funding packages Organisations and individuals may require practical assistance to develop and implement shared management. In this profile area many organisations do not offer shared management. Tell us what you think—consultation questions Below are questions that we would like to hear your responses to. Community
There is less service coverage in the Pilbara area and may reflect the difficulties in developing sustainable models of support to suit people in this profile area. It is likely that demand for services in this profile area will increase. Many people in the Pilbara profile area live in remote areas and a high percentage of the population is of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent—it is likely that people in this profile area will demand more culturally appropriate models of support. Sector development issues This section considers any existing sector development initiatives and describes what may be emerging needs for this profile area. Consultations will provide an opportunity to consider sector development in more detail. Potential areas for sector development Increasing the number of organisations providing support In this area there are limited numbers of organisations providing supports and services. Consultation with local people may be needed to understand the quality, viability and capacity of organisations currently supporting people in this profile area. Developing culturally appropriate supports and services In this area a high percentage of the population is of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Consultation with local people may be needed to understand the quality, viability and capacity of organisations to provide culturally appropriate supports. Supporting people to share the management of their individual funding packages Organisations and individuals may require practical assistance to develop and implement shared management. In this profile area many organisations do not offer shared management. Tell us what you think—consultation questions Below are questions that we would like to hear your responses to. Community
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