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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ACT 2005 (NO. 40 OF 2005) - SECT 9

What is a service for older people?

A service for older people is a service provided in the ACT specifically for older people or their carers.

Examples of services for older people

1     a service that provides home help, personal care, home maintenance or modification, food services, respite care, transport, assessment or referral of support needs, education, training and skill development, information services, coordination, case management and brokerage, recreation, advocacy, community access, accommodation support, rehabilitation, or employment services, specifically for older people or their carers

2     a service provided in association with the use of premises for the care, treatment or accommodation of older people.

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).



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