Eligibility framework
Criteria: Critical
When
- life is, or will be threatened
- significant health problems have developed or will develop
- there is, or will be, little or no choice and control over vital aspects of the immediate environment
- serious abuse or neglect has occurred or will occur
- there is, or will be, an inability to carry out vital personal care or domestic routines
- vital involvement in work, education or learning cannot or will not be sustained
- vital social support systems and relationships cannot or will not be sustained
- vital family and other social roles and responsibilities cannot or will not be undertaken.
Criteria
- People whose physical or mental state is such that they are considered to be at high risk and require daily support to enable them to live in the community or who, without intervention, will rapidly deteriorate;
- Where relationships, access to employment, education or social activities is dependent on assistance all of the time.
Services which may be provided following assessment
Personal care and/or practical assistance:
- day care, respite care, meals service, community alarm
- specialist equipment and/or adaptations
- supported living
