What's New at Disability Services
Autism State Plan launch (external link)
The Autism State Plan launched by Minister Neville on 21 May during Autism Awareness Month provides a framework for action across government over the next 10 years.
Self directed planning for people with a disability - Seeking stakeholder feedback
Disability Services Division is finalising a framework for how self-directed planning services will be provided and is seeking feedback from people with a disability, disability service providers and interested community members. Feedback can be provided via the webpage from 1st to 31st of July 2009.
Individual Support Package Guidelines
The Individual Support Package guidelines have been reviewed. The new edition comprises the main Guidelines document with attachment sections containing Practice Advice and Information Sheets.
Evaluation of the implementation of the Disability Act 2006
An evaluation is underway of how implementation of the Act is progressing and to identify directions for future implementation activities. Surveys are now available from the evaluation web-site.
Section 89 information template
The new interactive pdf version of the Easy Read "About the Services you get - section89" template is now available.
Protocol between Disability Services and Youth Justice and guidelines for workers 2009
The Protocol between Disability Services and Youth Justice and guidelines for workers 2009 provides Disability Services workers with guidelines for a collaborative working relationship with Youth Justice.
Workforce Strategy
Workforce Strategy: Improving supports for people with a disability has been launched.
Support Your Way: A self-directed approach for supports
Support Your Way outlines Victoria's approach to delivering self-directed supports so people with a disability are in charge of planning and managing their supports.
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.