History
When they should be enjoying retirement, 8,000 Australian parents aged 65 years and over are still caring at home for a son or daughter with a disability. At least half have been providing care for more than 30 years.
The Hawkevale Trust was developed under the auspices of Activ in the 1980s and incorporated separately in 1989.
Named after Hawkevale, an early accommodation facility operated by Activ, the Trust's establishment was a response to the increasingly familiar question raised by parents "What will happen to our child when we are no longer able to care for them?" as people with disabilities were moved out of institutions into the community.
The Hawkevale Trust's mission is to provide a means for parents or carers of people with a developmental disability to make plans for the time when they are no longer able to look after them, and to assist in the implementation of those plans.
The Trust is recognised for its provision of valuable services in the disability field, supporting and upholding the rights and interests of people with disabilities when their parents are no longer able to do so. It assists families in creating a long-term plan for a disabled family member, including accommodation, financial assistance and overall quality of life.
The membership of the Trust consists of the Honorary Life Members of Activ and any other person who applies to become a member or is accepted by the Board.
The Trust receives no direct Government funding. Financial support is obtained through grants, donations and bequests. In the long-term, The Hawkevale Trust aims to be self-funding.
