Provision of information The provision of any advice, notification or information in relation to these guidelines should be undertaken in line with the requirements of Part 2 Objectives and – principles of the Act, S7, Provision of advice, notification or information under this Act. 1. The contents of any advice, notice or information or provided to a person with a disability under the Act must be explained by the person giving the advice, notice or information to the maximum extent possible to the person with a disability in the language, mode of communication and in terms that the person is most likely to understand. 2. An explanation under (1) must, where reasonable, be given both orally and in writing. 3. If a person is incapable of reading and understanding the information provided, the disability service provider must use reasonable endeavours to convey the information to the person in the language, mode of communication or in terms that the person is most likely to understand. 4. The disability service provider may give a copy of the advice, notice or information to a family member, guardian, advocate or other person chosen by the person with a disability. Where no person is chosen, the information may be given to a person the disability service provider considers can assist the person with a disability. The person must not be employed or be a representative of the disability service provider. It is important that families are supported to participate in the life of the individual in order to foster positive and cooperative partnerships between family and disability service providers. This is of particular importance with respect to assisting the individual to understand their rights, responsibilities and support available to them. It is important, however, that all parties are mindful of respecting the wishes of the individual accessing services. Victorian Charter of Human Rights This policy has been developed to support the principles and requirements of the Act and Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities’. ‘The This document is presented in two sections: Section A: Applies to all service provision. • Section B: Applies only to residential services. •
Provision of information The provision of any advice, notification or information in relation to these guidelines should be undertaken in line with the requirements of Part 2 – Objectives and principles of the Act, S7, Provision of advice, notification or information under this Act. 1. The contents of any advice, notice or information or provided to a person with a disability under the Act must be explained by the person giving the advice, notice or information to the maximum extent possible to the person with a disability in the language, mode of communication and in terms that the person is most likely to understand. 2. An explanation under (1) must, where reasonable, be given both orally and in writing. 3. If a person is incapable of reading and understanding the information provided, the disability service provider must use reasonable endeavours to convey the information to the person in the language, mode of communication or in terms that the person is most likely to understand. 4. The disability service provider may give a copy of the advice, notice or information to a family member, guardian, advocate or other person chosen by the person with a disability. Where no person is chosen, the information may be given to a person the disability service provider considers can assist the person with a disability. The person must not be employed or be a representative of the disability service provider. It is important that families are supported to participate in the life of the individual in order to foster positive and cooperative partnerships between family and disability service providers. This is of particular importance with respect to assisting the individual to understand their rights, responsibilities and support available to them. It is important, however, that all parties are mindful of respecting the wishes of the individual accessing services. Victorian Charter of Human Rights This policy has been developed to support the principles and requirements of the Act and ‘The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities’. This document is presented in two sections: • Section A: Applies to all service provision. • Section B: Applies only to residential services.
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