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QLD Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) Community Visitor Program The OPG operates two community visitor programs. One for children and young people and one for adults. The children and young people community visitor program attends: out-of-home care, such as a foster home, the home of a kinship carer, a residential care facility, a youth detention or adult correctional centre, disability service or mental health facility. The adult program visits and monitors: Disability accommodation provided or funded by the Department of Communities, authorised mental health services and private hostels. The organisation will retain jurisdiction during transition to the NDIS. Unknown, impact on disability specific jurisdiction will depend on the outcome of the review of community visitors programs in the disability sector. SA Community Visitor Scheme (Independent statutory scheme) Community visitors and inspect mental health facilities, emergency departments, disability accommodation, supported residential facilities and day options programs. Promotes complaint resolution and refers issues to relevant body. The organisation will retain jurisdiction during transition to the NDIS. Unknown, impact on disability specific jurisdiction will depend on the outcome of the review of community visitors programs in the disability sector. ACT Official Visitors (within Office of the Public Trustee/ Guardian) People with disability who are eligible to receive Official Visitor monitoring and visitation services can also access complaints handling service. Visitors can attend a range of institutions including places of care, mental health facilities, The organisation will retain jurisdiction during transition to the NDIS. Unknown, impact on disability specific jurisdiction will depend on the outcome of the review of community visitors programs in
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