What's New at Disability Services
Help shape the future disability workforce
We would like your feedback on the draft Disability workforce planning and development strategy.
Kew Residential Services redevelopment complete
On April 20, the last remaining residents of the 120-year old institution moved into their new homes in the suburb which is being created on the site.
For more information visit the Kew redevelopment page.
Disability Act 2006 – Policy and Guideline Reviews
Disability Services Division has a commitment that all policies and guidelines developed to support the Disability Act will be reviewed within 18 months of the commencement of the Act on 1 July 2007.
The following documents are now under review:
Guidelines for Setting and Collection of Residential Charges - Community Service Organisations (Word 178.0 kb)- Rights and accountability-Management of money policy (Word 122.5 kb)
- Strengthening Rights in Residential Services Policy
Any comments on these policies will be considered in their revision. Comments should be made by 3 October 2008 to disability.legislation@dhs.vic.gov.au or call 1300 366 731 or mail to Legislation Team, Disability Services 8/50 Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000.
Disability Act 2006 Easy Read Information
Disability Act 2006 information sheets in easy read about the new law for people with a disability in Victoria.