Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION ASSISTANCE ACT 1994 - SECT 8

                   A form of agreement specified in an instrument under section 6 must deal with the following matters:

                     (a)  implementing case management;

                     (b)  developing assessment and referral mechanisms;

                     (c)  introducing early intervention and outreach;

                     (d)  enhancing the skill levels of the service provider work force compatible with core competencies;

                     (e)  strengthening the links between service sectors;

                      (f)  the efficiency and effectiveness of program management (including both Commonwealth and State planning, administration and advisory mechanisms);

                     (g)  establishing the means by which the civil, political, economic and social rights of people who are homeless may be preserved and protected by service providers;

                     (h)  ensuring that outcomes and/or targets in relation to people who are homeless are taken into account in the granting of financial assistance for the provision of services under SAAP;

                      (i)  establishing reporting and accountability arrangements;

                      (j)  establishing networks of support between service providers.