Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
Until provision is made in relation to this Act by order under section 4 of the Administrative Arrangements Act 1990 –
(a) the administration of this Act is assigned to the Minister for Community Services; and
(b) the Department responsible to the Minister for Community Services in relation to the administration of this Act is the Department of Community Services.
SCHEDULE 1 - Objectives
Sections 4(3)(a), 5(2)(b)(i)
The objectives to be furthered in respect of persons with disabilities are as follows:(a) to enable persons with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential as members of the community;
(b) to enable persons with disabilities to –
(i) further their integration into the community and complement services available generally to persons in the community; and
(ii) achieve a better quality of life including increased independence, employment opportunities and integration in the community; and
(iii) use services that are provided in ways that promote in the community a positive image of persons with disabilities and enhance their self-esteem;
(c) to ensure that the quality of life achieved by persons with disabilities as the result of the services provided for them is taken into account in the granting of financial assistance for the provision of those services;
(d) to encourage innovation in the provision of services for persons with disabilities;
(e) to provide a system to administer funding in respect of persons with disabilities that is flexible and responsive to the needs and aspirations of those persons.
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