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Did You Know
Approximately 70 people under the age of 50 each year in Victoria end up living in Nursing Homes
82% of young people in nursing homes hardly ever see their friends
47% never go shopping, or participate in leisure activities
13% never even go outside
53% receive a visit from a friend less than once a year
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For more information on keeping young people out of nursing homes:
http://www.summerfoundation.org.au/
http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability/supports_for_people/my_future_my_choice