Individual Support Package Handbook
The handbook has been developed to provide information for people with a disability when putting together and managing their Individual Support Package. It contains information, hints and checklists to help people with a disability to have more control over the supports they receive. The handbook is consistent with the Individual Support Package Guidelines.
The December 2009 update of the Individual Support Package handbook has been finalised and the following publication update is provided.
1. Hard copy
The hard copy is currently at the printer. It will be produced in spiral bound format and sufficient copies (10,000) are being printed to enable distribution to all current package recipients and any new allocations.
The copies will be stored at the distribution agency, however C&IS will arrange an initial delivery depending on your immediate to short-term need and/or capacity to receive/store/distribute.
2. Web version
The handbook is NOW available on the Disability Services web site. It can
be found at the following link:
http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability/supports_for_people/individualsupportpackages/individual-support-package-handbook
3. Easy Read version
The finishing touches are being made to an Easy Read with pictures version. This version will be also be printed in hard copy format and be
posted on the website. Further advice to follow.
4. Community languages
It is proposed to translate the handbook into the main community languages. The translations will be posted on the web so that they can be downloaded as required (demand for these is uncertain and printing hard copies would be prohibitively expensive).
Regards
Sharon
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Sharon Barry
Project Manager
Community and Individual Support
Disability Services Division
7/50 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Ph: 9096 7576
Mob: 0409 901 021
e: sharon.barry@dhs.vic.gov.au
Working Days: Mon, Tues, Wed
