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Projects - Victoria
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Program for Students with Disabilities
Status: Ongoing (Feb 2008 - Jan 2011)
Since October 2004, Assessments Australia has been on contract to DEECD to manage and evaluate applications from schools for students with disabilities who apply for funding under the Department’s Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD).
The primary objective of the DEECD contract is the critical evaluation of student applications containing medical and allied health specialist reports to determine if eligibility criteria have been met and to establish the student’s level of need. Reports are received from Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Audiologists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, Ophthalmologists, Paediatricians and other medical personnel. When evaluating these reports, attention is paid to ensure that the evidence provided meets the specific eligibility criteria within the given framework. This requires a thorough understanding of the framework, the clinical information presented and an ability to relate the report’s content to an educational context.
Original Contract Oct 2004 – Jan 2008, this contract has now been extended for an additional three years, from Feb 2008 – Jan 2011, with the possibility of two additional one year extensions.
Department of Human Services
Support Needs Assessments (Shared Supported Accommodation)
Status: Ongoing
As a part of the output based funding model used by Disability Services, Support Needs Assessments are conducted on a regular basis on clients who enter the program.
Department of Human Services
Output Based Funding for Shared Accommodation Services
Status: Completed (2004)
The development of an output based funding model for Shared Accommodation Services for the Department of Human Services, Disability Services was a significant project involving the assessment of 2400 clients across the State and the analysis of staff rosters and expenditure in 450 Group Homes. The objectives of the project were the development of a benchmark unit funding price based on support levels and a budgeting tool for establishing budgets.
Department of Human Services
Futures for Young Adults
Status: Ongoing (Since 1996)
The aim of the Futures for Young Adults program is to support young people as they make the transition from school to adult life. It also aims to assist them to plan ahead, set goals and make informed decisions about their future and the range of post-school options they want to explore.
The Support Needs Assessment (SNA version 3) is used as an assessment tool within the program to help determine the level of support required by young people who are eligible for services.