Publications
There is a range of publications and resources with more information about
SRSs, how they operate and what they provide.
For the record - proprietor & resident information
Publications about legislative changes to the Health
Services Act 1988 that
will come into effect on 1 January 2007. Available from the Legislation
and regulation page.
Care Planning Manual
This manual is used by participants at the Department's Care Planning Workshop
and is a useful reference.
 Care
Planning for SRS residents: The Participant’s Manual (769kb, pdf)
Information Referral Form
This form is for use by referring agencies to provide SRS proprietors
with important information about residents referred to SRS facilities.
 Information
Referral Form (250kb, MS Word)
The Green Report 2001
In 2000 the then Minister for Housing and Aged Care sought advice on priorities
for policy implementation and a coordinated set of practical strategies that
would address the needs of residents of Supported Residential Services in
response to community concerns. This project, completed by Associate Professor
David Green in 2001, was commissioned by the then Director Aged Community
and Mental Health.
2008 Supported Residential Services (SRS) Census
The SRS 2008 Census was conducted during June & July 2008. 159 SRS facilities out of a total of 181 participated in completing the census representing a response rate of 88%.
2003 Supported Residential Services
(SRS) Census
The SRS Census was undertaken of 215 facilities with 7,104 beds during October
2003 to December 2003. A return rate of 80% was achieved.
A guide for families and carers to the 'how, when, what and where'
of residential care
Published by the Victorian Department of Human Services.
Copies can be obtained by calling the Seniors Centre on 1300 135 090 or visiting:
www.health.vic.gov.au/agedcare/publications/index
Considering a Supported Residential Service
Published by SRS and Accommodation Support Unit, Victorian Department of Health.
A guide for carers, family members and anyone considering moving into a Supported
Residential Service
Phone: (61 3) 9096 7780.
Considering a Supported
Residential Service (365kb, pdf)
Meeting the need - A guide to
providing quality care in SRSs
Meeting the Need- A guide to providing quality care in supported residential services was recently updated to include changes in legislation, in particular in relation to residents' finances. Meeting the needprovides guidance to SRS proprietors on relevant legislation, standards and requirements for operating an SRS and provides information for self-assessments and example documents to assist you.
All SRS proprietors should have a copy of this document or you can contact the SRS and Accommodation Support Unit.
Meeting
the need (779kb, pdf)
SRS resident's handbook - A guide for residents of SRSs
This
booklet is designed for residents of Supported Residential Services (SRSs).
SRS resident's handbook -
A guide for residents of SRSs (346kb, pdf)
Your rights and responsibilities in an SRS
This booklet is designed
for residents of Supported Residential Services (SRSs).
Your rights and responsibilities
in an SRS (142kb, pdf)
SRS Proprietor Resource Kit for Emergency Management Planning
A certified fire safety practitioner has developed several resources that meet the requirements of Australian Standard 3745. These materials are provided by the Department of Health to support SRS Proprietors in fulfilling their responsibilities to residents and staff in emergency events. In January 2009, the Department distributed these resources in a "Kit for Emergency Management Planning", containing;
- Hard copies of the below PDF documents,
- Red folder for display of Plan when completed
- CD Word version of a Sample Plan for proprietor's to modify for their SRS
- Training DVD in Workplace Emergency Response procedures
Emergency Management Plan Guide (703kb, pdf)
Emergency Management Plan Sample (1,443kb, pdf)
Fire Safety and Emergency Management Proprietor Obligations Factsheet - December 2008 (250kb, pdf)
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