Summer Foundation Ltd
Jessica Arnold is a dedicated research professional currently serving as a Research Assistant at Summer Foundation Ltd since January 2023 and previously as a Research Intern. Jessica has also been a Volunteer Mentor at Raise Foundation since April 2024. Educationally, Jessica holds a Bachelor's degree (Honours) in Law and Psychology from Victoria University and completed VCE at Sacred Heart Girls' College Oakleigh. Experience includes an internship at Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, where responsibilities involved community event planning and support for the Dockland community, as well as a role as a Sales Team Member at Coles Supermarkets, focusing on customer engagement and service. Early experience includes an internship at Nara Pre-school, providing supervision and assistance to children.
Summer Foundation Ltd
In 2006, the Summer Foundation was established to stop young people with disability being forced to live in aged care. We are changing systems to ensure people with disability and complex support needs live where and with whom they choose, with access to high quality housing and support options that enhance health, wellbeing and participation. As systems entrepreneurs, we use 5 levers to bring about change. Generating evidence such as published research and lived experience is a critical tool for this change, along with innovation through the co-design of new solutions and services. We work with government and influence people on the inside. Our advocacy work sees us apply pressure from the outside by harnessing public support. Where necessary, we use a legal lever and support people to fight for their rights. We develop practice guides, training materials and new models for government and non-government organisations to work together to resolve this issue. Many young people with a disability have shared their stories of living in a nursing home. You can view their stories on our website: http://www.summerfoundation.org.au