Target population transitioned to NDIS is as per 31 March 2017 quarterly report, being the latest data available; once the 30 June 2017 quarterly report is available this measure will be updated. The agreed National Target for community managed social housing stock is 35 per cent. The 2016-17 target was revised to 42.7 per cent in the 2016-17 Budget Papers to reflect the level of social housing stock actually under community management at that time. Although 2016-17 actuals are slightly below that revised target, they are still well above the national target. The transition of the remaining 9 500 Quality and Safety Reviews Tasmanians with disability to the NDIS DHHS conducts regular reviews of funded commenced in 2016-17 with people aged 12 community sector organisations the to 28 as well as individuals in specialist Quality and Safety Framework for Tasmania’s disability supported accommodation DHHS Funded Community Sector. DHHS funded transitioning. organisations are continuing to actively Social Housing participate in the review process and are showing a commitment to continuous Community housing providers now have an improvement against quality and safety established presence as managers of social standards. The Department is responsible for housing in Tasmania. triennial reviews under the Framework. Some 3 900 properties have transferred However, quality and safety standards are also the Better Housing program since its Futures monitored annually through DHHS funding commencement. agreement management. The involvement of the community sector in NDIS Transition to Full Scheme the management of social housing has led to The NDIS for the 15 to 24 year old improvements in the way tenants, with special cohort saw over 1 100 young people in particular, are supported, the building supported by the NDIS. A Bilateral of strong, resilient communities and a Agreement for transition to full scheme was concentrated investment in maintenance signed by the Tasmanian and Australian across the Tasmanian social housing portfolio. Governments on 11 December 2015. Children Services System Management Unit of 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Performance Measure Measure Actual Actual Actual Actual Planned strategic projects with milestones % 65 59 71 86 achieved Planned regular operational performance reviews completed addressing key issues within % 100 100 100 861 the remit of Children’s Services Planned quality appraisals completed within % 100 100 100 100 relevant timeframes Note: 2016-17 saw the move to a more proactive performance improvement process and as a result, 37 targeted reviews were identified of which 32 were successfully completed. CYS has successfully completed a number of Manual, Delegations Review, amendments to strategic projects including the CYS Practice the Youth Justice Act 1997 and the Family
Target population transitioned to NDIS is as per 31 March 2017 quarterly report, being the latest data available; once the 30 June 2017 quarterly report is available this measure will be updated. The agreed National Target for community managed social housing stock is 35 per cent. The 2016-17 target was revised to 42.7 per cent in the 2016-17 Budget Papers to reflect the level of social housing stock actually under community management at that time. Although 2016-17 actuals are slightly below that revised target, they are still well above the national target. Quality and Safety Reviews DHHS conducts regular reviews of funded community sector organisations the Quality and Safety Framework for Tasmania’s DHHS Funded Community Sector. DHHS funded organisations are continuing to actively participate in the review process and are showing a commitment to continuous improvement against quality and safety standards. The Department is responsible for triennial reviews under the Framework. However, quality and safety standards are also monitored annually through DHHS funding agreement management. NDIS Transition to Full Scheme The NDIS for the 15 to 24 year old cohort saw over 1 100 young people supported by the NDIS. A Bilateral Agreement for transition to full scheme was signed by the Tasmanian and Australian Governments on 11 December 2015. The transition of the remaining 9 500 Tasmanians with disability to the NDIS commenced in 2016-17 with people aged 12 to 28 as well as individuals in specialist disability supported accommodation transitioning. Social Housing Community housing providers now have an established presence as managers of social housing in Tasmania. Some 3 900 properties have transferred the Better Housing Futures program since its commencement. The involvement of the community sector in the management of social housing has led to improvements in the way tenants, with special in particular, are supported, the building of strong, resilient communities and a concentrated investment in maintenance across the Tasmanian social housing portfolio. Children Services System Management Performance Measure Unit of Measure 2013-14 Actual 2014-15 Actual 2015-16 Actual 2016-17 Actual Planned strategic projects with milestones achieved % 65 59 71 86 Planned regular operational performance reviews completed addressing key issues within the remit of Children’s Services % 100 100 100 861 Planned quality appraisals completed within relevant timeframes % 100 100 100 100 Note: 2016-17 saw the move to a more proactive performance improvement process and as a result, 37 targeted reviews were identified of which 32 were successfully completed. CYS has successfully completed a number of strategic projects including the CYS Practice Manual, Delegations Review, amendments to the Youth Justice Act 1997 and the Family
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