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87%. 284 By 2008 Minda was providing services, including accommodation, and1061999 and located at the institution’s main Brighton campus. Details of the centreare stated in the ensuing section. Amongst other current complexes used foraccommodation design styles vary significantly. For example, a 1970s complexof three accommodation areas abuts the beach and comprises single rooms andcommon dining and comfortable lounge areas. The accommodation rooms arecentred around the lounge room area. Shared toileting and showering areas aremaintained in a hygienic state. Contrastingly, four older dormitory-styleaccommodation houses, built prior to World War II, remain. Lengthy dormitoryrooms have been converted to smaller rooms which generally offer singleaccommodation, although there are some that accommodate two people. The fewinternally constructed rooms do not offer window space. The accommodationrooms are of linear design. Dining and recreation areas are variously located forgroups of people who have rooms in close proximity to those particular spaces.Shared toileting and showering areas are dated in design and hygieneefficiency. 282Community-based accommodation facilities across the southernmetropolitan area each cater for approximately six people. Facilities used varyfrom adapted 1950s bungalows to contemporary residential design.As with the Home for Incurables/Julia Farr Centre/Julia FarrServices/Highgate Park, after World War II Minda relied more and more heavilyon State and Commonwealth government funding streams to maintain anddevelop services. In 1986 71% of operating revenue was derived from State andCommonwealth government sources. 283 By 2008 the figure had increased tosupport to approximately 1,050 adults, with ages ranging from late teens to theelderly. These people are served and cared for by 800-900 administrative,medical, recreational and other support staff.3.1.8 Other Adelaide Institutions Accommodating People with anIntellectual Disability282 These comments regarding accommodation are from the personal observations of thethesis author.283 Minda Incorporated. "Minda Incorporated 88th Annual Report." (Adelaide: MindaIncorporated, 1986), 37.284 Minda Incorporated. "2007/08 Financial Report." (Adelaide: Minda Incorporated, 2008), 5.