Providing information
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Disability Act 2006
- Providing information
- Community inclusion
- Access to services
- Planning
- Residential services
- Complaints and review
- High Quality Services
- Restrictive practices
- For carers and families
- Easy read information
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Information sheets - Audio
- Disability Act Announcement
- Contact Information
- About the Act
- Information Sheet 1 - The Disability Act 2006
- Information Sheet 2 - Participation in the Community
- Information Sheet 3 - Access to Disability Services
- Information Sheet 4 - Planning for People with a Disability
- Information Sheet 5 - Rights for People in Residential Services
- Information Sheet 6 - Rights for People in Community Residential Units
- Information Sheet 7 - Standards and Monitoring Performance
- Information Sheet 8 - Service Providers Registration
- Information Sheet 9 - Community Visitors
- Information Sheet 10 - Provision of Information
- Information Sheet 11 - Complaints About Disability Services
- Information Sheet 12 - Disability Services Commissioner
- Information Sheet 13 - The Senior Practitioner
- Information in community languages
Information for Disability Service Providers
Guide for Disability Service Providers
Major areas of the Act and key points for disability service providers are outlined in the Guide for disability service providers.
Policy and Information Manual
Policy and information manual provides further information for disability service providers, including an overview of the Act, the policy context, information privacy, culturally appropriate practice and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Disability Act Information Sheet 1
The Disability Act information sheet 1 provides an overview of the Act and the principles that underpin the new legislation.
About the Disability Act 2006 Information Sheet
Overview of the Act and is available in audio format and video format.
Providing Information About your Rights
The Disability Act requires that people with a disability be given information that explains their rights.
For example, when a person starts to use a disability service, the disability service provider must give them information about the services to be provided and their rights under the Act.
The information given to a person under the Act must:
- use the language and type of communication they are most likely to understand
- where possible, be both explained to the person and given in writing
If the person with a disability cannot understand the information, it can be given to another person of their choosing, who can assist them with understanding their rights.
These requirements are outlined in the provision of information policy contained in the Policy and information manual. The provision of information policy also contains a template that can be used by disability service providers.
About the Disability Services you Get - Section 89 Template
An interactive version of the Easy Read form About the disability services you get - Section 89 template is available and can be completed, saved and copied online. It contains an overview of information to be provided under the Act and some frequently asked questions.
Provision of Information - Information Sheet 10
Overview of information to be provided under the Act and some frequently asked questions.
Disability Act 2006 - Revised Policies
The following policies developed to support the implementation of the Disability Act 2006 have been reviewed:
- Strengthening Rights in Residential Services Policy
- Guidelines for Setting and Collection of Residential Charges
- Disability Services Access Policy
- Disability Services Access Policy - An Implementation Guide
- Disability Services Planning Policy 2009
There has been a delay in completing the review of the remaining policies. The policies listed below are currently being revised and will be released as they become available in 2011.
| Disability Act 2006 - policies to be revised |
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| Disability Services Planning Policy - An Implementation Guide |
| Department-managed Residential Services Residential Charges Policy - Long term accomodation and facility based respite |
| Disability Act 2006 Implementation Guide - Restrictive Interventions |
| Disability Act 2006 Implementation Guide - Supervised Treatment Orders |
| Disability Act 2006 Implementation Guide - Residential Treatment Facilities |
Contact Information
Legislation Team
Tel: 1300 366 731
9am-5pm Weekdays
TTY: (03) 9096 0133
For the hearing impaired
Fax: (03) 9096 9137
Email: disability.legislation@dhs.vic.gov.au
