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Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Summary of outcomes 13 February 2024
This communique provides a summary of the advisory committee's meeting on 13 February 2024.
ILC Outcomes Framework
The Outcomes Framework is an important part of the Performance Measurement Framework (PMF). It describes the changes to people’s lives that each program stream will create.
DRMC communique – 9 February 2024
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 9 February 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting.
Disability Support for Older Australians Program manual
This program manual is a guide for Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators and clients.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix B – Useful resources
A list of useful resources and contacts for DSOA Program carers and service providers.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix D – Individual Support Package (ISP) template
Disability Support for Older Australians service providers must use this template to create an Individual Support Package for their clients.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix E – Change of Needs Application Form
Form for submitting a Change of Need Application to the Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix G – Change request: client exit form
Disability Support for Older Australians service providers must use this form when transferring a client to another provider.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix H – NDIS Registration Exemption Form
Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators must use this form when applying for NDIS registration exemption under the DSOA Program.
Disability Support for Older Australians Program – How to Complete a Change of Needs Application
This fact sheet provides information to assist Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators with completing a change of needs application for DSOA clients.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix C – How to fill out the ISP template
Further information to help Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators fill out the Individual Support Package (ISP) template for their clients.
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Dedication ceremony and unveiling of the National Site of Recognition for Thalidomide Survivors
The National Site of Recognition for Thalidomide Survivors and their Families acknowledges the thalidomide tragedy in Australia. It serves as a lasting reminder to all Australians that the lessons of the tragedy must never be forgotten.
Decision Support Pilot Evaluation Report
The Decision Support Pilot evaluation assessed the appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency of the Decision Support Pilot. The evaluation was undertaken by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu on behalf of the Department of Social Services.
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DSI Act Code of Conduct – Information for service users
Information for disability service users about the Disability Services and Inclusion Act's Code of Conduct. It includes closed captions and Auslan.
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DSI Act Code of Conduct – Information for service providers
Information for disability service providers about the Disability Services and Inclusion Act's Code of Conduct. It includes closed captions and Auslan.
Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group – Meeting summary – 31 October 2023
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the eighth meeting of the Intellectual Disability Health Education and Training Expert Advisory Group (EAG), held on 31 October 2023.
When does a complaint involve the Code of Conduct – Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023
All service providers who receive funding under the Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 must include complaints data as part of their regular reporting to the department.
How to make a complaint – Fact sheet
This fact sheet outlines the process of complaints and helps you to understand the complaint process and support available.
Code of Conduct Guidance for Employees
The Disability Services and Inclusion Code of Conduct (the Code) is set out in the Disability Services and Inclusion (Code of Conduct) Rules 2023, which are Disability Services rules made under the Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 (DSI Act).
Code of Conduct Guidance for Providers – Disability Services
The Disability Services and Inclusion Code of Conduct (the Code) is set out in the Disability Services and Inclusion (Code of Conduct) Rules 2023, which are Disability Services rules made under the Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 (DSI Act).
Health Roadmap Working Group meeting summaries – Meeting 3 summary
This document summarises the meetings of the Health Roadmap Working Group held on 18 October 2023.
Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) – Meeting Summary 21 August 2023
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the sixth Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) meeting held on 21 August 2023.
Health Roadmap Working Group meeting summaries – Meeting 1 and 2 summary
This document summarises the meetings of the Health Roadmap Working Group held on 18 May 2023 and 8 June 2023
Commonwealth Disability Royal Commission Taskforce – Overview
On 29 September 2023, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission) released its final report. In recognition of the recommendations by the Disability Royal Commission, the Australian Government has set up a Taskforce.
DRMC communique – 3 November 2023
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 3 November 2023. This document provides a record of the meeting.
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