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Referral Practices to Supported Residential Services - October 2003

The purpose of this program management circular is to promote appropriate referral practices to Supported Residential Services. The circular applies to all public specialist mental health services referring a current client to a Supported Residential Service.

What is a Supported Residential Service?

Supported Residential Services (SRS) are generally privately owned and operated facilities that provide accommodation, housekeeping, meals and special or personal care services. In most cases they do not receive direct funding from Government.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) licences the Proprietor of an SRS and regulates their activities through the Health Services Act 1988 (the Act) and the Health Services (Supported Residential Services) Regulation 2001 (the "Regulations").

Program Management Cicular - Mental Health - Referral Practices to Supported Residential Services (October 2003)(PDF File 24KB)

SRS Referral Form (October 2003)(PDF File 23KB)