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)

Falls Prevention Fact Sheet

 SRS falls prevention fact sheet

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.

• The Green Report 2001 (312kb, pdf)
• The Department of Human Services' Response to Advice from Associate Professor Green (193kb, pdf)

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%.

• Resident Summary - 2008 SRS Census (288kb, pdf)
• Facility Summary - 2008 SRS Census (149kb, pdf)
• Complete Census- 2008 SRS Census (3,401kb, pdf)

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.

• Resident Snapshot - 2003 Supported Residential Services (SRS) Census (66kb, pdf)
• Facility Snapshot - 2003 Supported Residential Services (SRS) Census (86kb, pdf)

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 (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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