Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts(1) The care coordinator is responsible for coordinating the provision of treatment, care and support for a person to whom a community care order applies.
(2) Within 5 working days after the day the order is made, the care coordinator must determine, in writing, the times when and the place where the person is required to attend to receive treatment, care or support, or undertake a counselling, training, therapeutic or rehabilitation program, in accordance with the order.
Note If a form is approved under s 146A for a determination, the form must be used.
(3) Before making a determination, the care coordinator—
(a) must consult—
(i) the ACAT; and
(ii) if the person has an attorney appointed under the Powers of Attorney Act 2006 —the attorney; and
(iii) if the person has a guardian under the Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991 —the guardian; and
(b) if practicable, must consult—
(i) the person; and
(ii) if the person has an attorney appointed under the Powers of Attorney Act 1956 —the attorney; and
(c) may consult any other service provider the care coordinator considers relevant.
(4) After making a determination, the care coordinator must record whether the person was consulted and—
(a) if the person was consulted—what the person's views were; or
(b) if the person was not consulted—the reasons why.
(5) As soon as practicable after making a determination, the care coordinator must give a copy of the determination to—
(a) the ACAT; and
(b) the public advocate; and
(c) any guardian consulted under subsection (3) (a) (iii); and
(d) any attorney consulted under subsection (3) (b) (ii).
(6) The care coordinator may also give a copy of the determination to—
(a) anyone consulted under subsection (3) (c); and
(b) anyone providing treatment to the person.