SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE ACT 1994 - SECT 7 Responsibilities of service providers

SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE ACT 1994 - SECT 7

    A form of agreement specified in an instrument under section   6 must include provisions that are directed towards assisting service providers, over time, to fulfil the following responsibilities:

  (a)   to help people who are homeless to resolve crisis, and to achieve greater independence, through the following:

  (i)   case management;

  (ii)   assessment and referral;

  (iii)   if appropriate--early intervention and re - establishment of family links;

  (b)   to further the integration into the community of people who are homeless by increasing access to the following:

  (i)   employment;

  (ii)   education and training;

  (iii)   health services (including mental health services);

  (iv)   disability and rehabilitation services;

  (v)   children's support services;

  (vi)   income support;

  (vii)   other appropriate opportunities and resources;

  (c)   to help people who are homeless to obtain long - term, secure and affordable housing and accommodation by providing access to a range of options suitable to their needs;

  (d)   to complement other services available to people who are homeless.