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13 September 2024 - The DSOA program supports older people with disability who received specialist disability services from the Continuity of Support (CoS) Programme, but were not eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

9 June 2023 - Learn about managing COVID-19 while providing disability support services.

20 May 2024 - These resources provides guidance to assist DSOA service coordinators with completing a Change of Needs application process.

2 July 2024 - Email us if you have any questions about the DSOA Program, to submit a change of needs form or for compliance matters.

13 July 2021 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandating vaccination among residential disability support workers.

13 September 2024 - The DSOA Program supports older people with disabilities who cannot be supported by the in-home aged care system and were not eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) when it was rolled out in their region. The program does not accept new clients.

27 June 2024 - This program manual is a guide for Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators and clients.

20 October 2024 - Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program clients can get support and find an advocate through the Department of Social Services' National Disability Advocacy Program.

10 January 2025 - This page provides update on national COVID-19 spread, vaccination and treatment metrics.

22 September 2024 - As a DSOA service coordinator, you must meet all the requirements of your grant agreement. This includes conducting annual reviews of each client’s services, supporting clients’ changing needs, and managing emergency situations.