Social Security (Personal Care Support - Direct Payments Project) (Dest) Determination 2007 (Cth)

Social Security (Personal Care Support —Direct Payments Project) (DEST) Determination 2007

Social Security Act 1991

I, JULIE ISABEL BISHOP, Minister for Education, Science and Training, make this determination under section 35A of the Social Security Act 1991[1].

[1]  This determination has effect in relation to provisions of the Social Security Act 1991 in so far as they relate to matters for which the Minister for Education, Science and Training has responsibility under the Administrative Arrangement Order.

Dated   12   September  2007

JULIE ISABEL BISHOP

Minister for Education, Science and Training

Part 1     Preliminary

1. Name of instrument

This determination is the Social Security (Personal Care Support –Direct Payments Project) (DEST) Determination 2007.

1. Commencement

This determination commences on the day after its registration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.  

1. Definitions

   In this determination:

Act means the Social Security Act 1991.

Direct Payments Project is the project, known by that name, and which:

(a)   is administered by the Victorian Department of Human Services; and

(b)   is part of the ‘Support and Care Initiative’ which has adopted the principles of Individualised Planning and Support.

Part 2     Personal Care Support

1. Personal Care Support Determination

(1)   The Direct Payments Project is an approved scheme for the purposes of the Act.