Standard 11-Delivery of Support
Principles
Guiding the Delivery of Support
The rehabilitation and support services delivered by the PDSS
are guided by the following principles:
Choice
Access to a range of specialised rehabilitation and support
options and information to assist in the selection of the most appropriate
option(s) in the setting most relevant for the participant.
Social, cultural and developmental context
Specialised rehabilitation and support, which respect and utilise
for optimal benefit, the participant's social and cultural values,
beliefs, practices and stage of development.
Continuous and coordinated support
Specialised rehabilitation and support is provided in a continuous
and coordinated manner by a range of service providers in and between
a range of settings.
Comprehensive support
Access to rehabilitation and support services is available throughout
the participant's lifespan and is able to meet his or her specific
needs during the rehabilitation, consolidation and recovery phases
of his or her mental disorder and/or mental health.
Individual support
Specialised rehabilitation and support are provided in response
to individual need.
Least restriction
Rehabilitation and support which impose the least personal restriction
of rights and choice.
Updated 18 January 2001
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