Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program

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).

Learn about the program

Learn about the program including who is eligible and how the program works.

Delivering services under the program

Find out what services are delivered under the program and what aren't.

Managing your DSOA services

Learn about what management activities you must undertake.

Understand your responsibilities as a DSOA provider

Learn what you need to do as provider of DSOA services

My Aged Care

If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help.

Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access aged care services.

You can apply for an assessment online and search for local aged care providers that meet your needs.

You can also call 1800 200 422 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.

My Aged Care

Disability Support for Older Australians Program – Program manual

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

View the manual

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