Objective To provide frail, older people with access to transport services that support their access to the community. Service type description Transport refers to the provision of a structure or network that delivers accessible transport to eligible clients and includes: direct transport services which are those where the trip is provided by a worker or a volunteer; and indirect transport services including trips provided through vouchers. Consistent with the findings of the Review of Community Transport, the Department will commence work to develop a revised definition for transport services from July 2015 in partnership with states and territories and the sector. This Programme Manual will be updated once this work is complete. recipients should operate on the definition provided in this Programme Manual until this work is completed. Service delivery setting e.g. Includes, but is not limited to, transport services provided to or from home/centre/clinic/community facilities or the client’s home. Use of including any target Funding must be used for non-assisted/assisted transport and areas planned (group) and on-demand (individual) services. The carers of older people accessing Commonwealth Home Support Programme transport services may accompany those clients when using those services where required. Legislation Grant recipients must comply with relevant Commonwealth and/or state/territory legislation and regulations, for example holding appropriate licenses, meeting state accreditation standards and meeting any legislated access requirements. As per Section 3.2 of this Programme Manual, all Commonwealth Home Support Programme services must be able to offer accessible service options to people with physical or sensory disabilities. Output measure Number of one-way trips. Service providers are to count clients and carers separately when reporting outputs. Staff qualifications Drivers of transport services must hold an appropriate licence. Grant recipients must also take reasonable care to ensure the safety of all concerned where paid staff or volunteers are providing transport services. It is the responsibility of the grant recipient to ensure they are meeting their Work Health and Safety responsibilities for safe driving and client transport practices. Service type: Domestic Assistance Objective To provide frail, older people with assistance with domestic
Objective To provide frail, older people with access to transport services that support their access to the community. Service type description Transport refers to the provision of a structure or network that delivers accessible transport to eligible clients and includes: direct transport services which are those where the trip is provided by a worker or a volunteer; and indirect transport services including trips provided through vouchers. Consistent with the findings of the Review of Community Transport, the Department will commence work to develop a revised definition for transport services from July 2015 in partnership with states and territories and the sector. This Programme Manual will be updated once this work is complete. recipients should operate on the definition provided in this Programme Manual until this work is completed. Service delivery setting e.g. home/centre/clinic/community Includes, but is not limited to, transport services provided to or from facilities or the client’s home. Use of including any target areas Funding must be used for non-assisted/assisted transport and planned (group) and on-demand (individual) services. The carers of older people accessing Commonwealth Home Support Programme transport services may accompany those clients when using those services where required. Legislation Grant recipients must comply with relevant Commonwealth and/or state/territory legislation and regulations, for example holding appropriate licenses, meeting state accreditation standards and meeting any legislated access requirements. As per Section 3.2 of this Programme Manual, all Commonwealth Home Support Programme services must be able to offer accessible service options to people with physical or sensory disabilities. Output measure Number of one-way trips. Service providers are to count clients and carers separately when reporting outputs. Staff qualifications Drivers of transport services must hold an appropriate licence. Grant recipients must also take reasonable care to ensure the safety of all concerned where paid staff or volunteers are providing transport services. It is the responsibility of the grant recipient to ensure they are meeting their Work Health and Safety responsibilities for safe driving and client transport practices. Service type: Domestic Assistance Objective To provide frail, older people with assistance with domestic
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