Victorian Numbered Acts

HUMAN SERVICES (COMPLEX NEEDS) ACT 2009 (NO. 16 OF 2009) - SECT 4

It is the intention of Parliament that the following principles be given effect to with respect to the determination of eligibility under this Act of a person with multiple and complex needs and the development and implementation of a care plan that relates to such a person—

        (a)     the wellbeing, health, safety and stable housing of the person are of paramount consideration in developing a care plan for the person under this Act;

        (b)     the development of a care plan is to be based on a comprehensive assessment of the person's needs;

        (c)     the provision of welfare services, health services, mental health services, disability services, drug and alcohol treatment services and housing and support services to the person is best achieved when those services are co-ordinated and when service providers may share relevant personal information or health information about the person;

        (d)     welfare services, health services, mental health services, disability services, drug and alcohol treatment services and housing and support services provided in accordance with a care plan are to be delivered by the relevant service providers in a co-ordinated manner.

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