Post School Options (PSO) and Alternatives to Employment (ATE) are Commission funded programs intended to support people to pursue meaningful activities during their week. Both programs involve the application and allocation of individualised funding packages to individuals. The PSO program is for individuals of school-leaving age and allocated based on eligibility and support needs. ATE funding can be accessed by adults with disability through the Combined Application Process and is based on eligibility, support needs and priority of need. In the lower south west area, 49 people received an ATE or PSO allocation in 2011−2012 (DSC 2012): More than 55 per cent were aged between 15 and 24, Most people lived in Shire of Busselton (27). Recreation Eligible people with disability may access support to pursue recreational activities. The Commission contracts and funds organisations to provide recreation support. People contact organisations to find out about eligibility and access to services. In 2011–2012, 20 people in the lower south west area used recreation support services (DSC 2012): Most people lived in the Shire of Busselton (16). Support to families This section describes services and supports for families when additional support is required. These supports and services aim to improve family wellbeing. In some cases, these supports and services are individually funded such as through the Family Living Initiative (FLI) or Intensive Family Support (IFS). In other cases, service organisations are funded directly (block-funded) to provide support to eligible people, such as with respite services. The FLI is a relatively new strategy to support families. It has a strong emphasis on planning. Families can apply for an individualised funding allocation based on a plan that complements informal supports provided by families, carers, friends and the wider community. When families are under stress or at risk of breakdown people with disability can apply for IFS funding through the Combined Application Process (CAP). Funding is Commission’s allocated to people who have been given the highest priority by an independent panel and is allocated specifically to the person with disability. In the lower south west area in 2011–2012: 19 people received Intensive Family Support funding (DSC 2012).
Post School Options (PSO) and Alternatives to Employment (ATE) are Commission funded programs intended to support people to pursue meaningful activities during their week. Both programs involve the application and allocation of individualised funding packages to individuals. The PSO program is for individuals of school-leaving age and allocated based on eligibility and support needs. ATE funding can be accessed by adults with disability through the Combined Application Process and is based on eligibility, support needs and priority of need. In the lower south west area, 49 people received an ATE or PSO allocation in 2011−2012 (DSC 2012): More than 55 per cent were aged between 15 and 24, Most people lived in Shire of Busselton (27). Recreation Eligible people with disability may access support to pursue recreational activities. The Commission contracts and funds organisations to provide recreation support. People contact organisations to find out about eligibility and access to services. In 2011–2012, 20 people in the lower south west area used recreation support services (DSC 2012): Most people lived in the Shire of Busselton (16). Support to families This section describes services and supports for families when additional support is required. These supports and services aim to improve family wellbeing. In some cases, these supports and services are individually funded such as through the Family Living Initiative (FLI) or Intensive Family Support (IFS). In other cases, service organisations are funded directly (block-funded) to provide support to eligible people, such as with respite services. The FLI is a relatively new strategy to support families. It has a strong emphasis on planning. Families can apply for an individualised funding allocation based on a plan that complements informal supports provided by families, carers, friends and the wider community. When families are under stress or at risk of breakdown people with disability can apply for IFS funding through the Commission’s Combined Application Process (CAP). Funding is allocated to people who have been given the highest priority by an independent panel and is allocated specifically to the person with disability. In the lower south west area in 2011–2012: 19 people received Intensive Family Support funding (DSC 2012).