2006-2007 Annual Report - Disability Services Commission

2.3 Service Reports—Individual and Family Support
The review of the Alternatives to Employment Program was finalised and its
implementation commenced.
Implemented the recommendations arising from the evaluation of the Learning
for Work pilot program.
PLANNED ACHIEVEMENTS 2007–2008
Implement a new streamlined process for Autism assessments in regional
areas.
Develop and implement an enhanced Early Years and Consultancy Service
Psychology Strategy in regional areas.
Develop new strategies for providing specialist consultancy services (therapy,
psychology and early intervention) in designated regional areas, in response to
the impact of the resources boom.
Implement a new Memorandum of Understanding between the Commission and
the Department of Health’s WA Country Health Service to increase the level of
collaboration between the two departments in regional areas.
Implement Stage 2 of the Remote Area Strategy to ensure ongoing responsive,
locally-based services for Indigenous people living in remote areas of Western
Australia.
Implement the new positive behaviour team for individuals living in the
community.
Develop an adult service focussing on people living independently in the
community.
Redevelop the Partnerships in Protection process to increase supports to
vulnerable people.
Consider and develop the Commission’s family support strategies and policy
based on the findings of the Intensive Family Support Funding review and
Sector Health Check recommendations.
Review the first year of operation of the subsidy component of the Continence
Management and Support Scheme to inform the next implementation phase.
Continue to progress implementation of the outcomes-based approach to
Alternatives to Employment services.
Complete the redevelopment of Disability Professional Support Services in Early
Childhood Intervention and regional school-based services.
Implement a service access register across early childhood and school-age
intervention in line with the new purchasing framework and development of a
needs-based funding tool.
Investigate the parameters and conduct an audit of the Community Aids and
Equipment Program.
Undertake promotional activities to ensure community understanding of the
Community Aids and Equipment Program.
Implement the recommendations of the review of Disability First Stop.
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