Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

DISABILITY SERVICES ACT 1992 - SECT 4

      (1) The Secretary may provide assistance in respect of the provision of services for, or with respect to, persons with disabilities.

      (2) In providing assistance, the Secretary may –

(a) provide services –

(i) directly to any person with a disability who is in need of any service; or

(ii) indirectly to any such person through service providers; and

(b) take the necessary action to encourage persons and organizations to provide services to persons with disabilities who are in need of them.

      (3) Any services provided directly to any person under subsection (2)(a) must comply with –

(a) the objectives set out in Schedule 1; and

(b) the principles set out in Schedule 2; and

(c) the standards set out in Schedule 3.