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the forum of Committees of Management.
A consultation document is being prepared in which the issue of future services is canvassed. The consultation document will be released in August for comment by consumers, families and the staff of Intellectual Disability Services. All comments will be considered in the subsequent preparation of recommendations for change in service provision.
A network has been formed between Government and non-government organisations providing respite care within the ACT community to identify needs and develop long-term strategies in the provision of respite care. The network is an important means of liaison and information exchange between respite services across the ACT.
A Strategic Plan on future directions for disability services in the ACT is being prepared. It will provide a basis for determining service planning priorities for the future and will offer opportunities for identifying the development of new services. It is expected that the Strategic Plan will be released for discussion and public comment in September.
(10) Intellectual Disability Services does everything possible to assist in meeting a crisis. The Residential Services Section will make available an emergency residential placement for a short period of time. The extent to which a residential place can be offered depends on the nature of the crisis, the level of support required, and on the availability of resources.
The Community Disability Services Section will make available emergency respite care as a priority when appropriate and where possible.
(11y A Strategic Plan is being developed on future directions for disability services in the ACT. It is being prepared on the basis of discussions with consumers and service providers. It is proposed that the Strategic Plan form the basis for wider community consultation on the long term service needs of people with disabilities and their carers.
Consultation with people with disabilities and their carers continues on an issue by issue basis. In addition, the established liaison processes between government and non-government service organisations continues to be a valuable means by which government assesses the service needs of people with a disability and their carers.
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