Ageing, Disability and Home Care NSW

Ageing, Disability and Home Care NSW
Agency overview
Formed	July 2009
Preceding Agency	New South Wales Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (June 2009 - April 2011)
Jurisdiction	New South Wales
Headquarters	Sydney
Employees	13,000 (2011)
Annual budget	A$1.4 billion (year req'd)
Minister responsible	Hon. Andrew Constance MP, Minister for Ageing and Minister for Disability Services
Parent Agency	Department of Family and Community Services
Child agencies	Home Care Service of NSW Disability Council of NSW Ministerial Advisory Committee on Ageing
Website
http://www.adhc.nsw.gov.au/

Ageing, Disability and Home Care NSW (ADHC) is an agency of the Department of Family and Community Services in the Government of New South Wales that is responsible for the provision of services to older people, people with a disability, and their families and carers in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

The agency supports more than 1 million NSW residents from its annual budget of A$1.4 billion. It employs more than 13,000 staff.

The agency is led by its Chief Executive, presently Mr Jim Collins, who reports to the Minister for Ageing and Minister for Disability Services, presently the Hon. Andrew Constance MP.

Contents 1 Structure 2 Ancillary functions 3 References 4 External links

Structure

Nine business streams and two offices deliver ADHC services for older people, people with a disability and their carers across six regions in NSW.^[1]

• Accommodation Policy and Development

Oversees the development and funding of programs and policies to support people with a disability requiring accommodation options.

• Respite and Carers

Manages the development and funding of programs and policies related to respite services, including respite expansion and integration of a range of respite models.

• Community Access

Responsible for the development and funding of programs related to access to early intervention and prevention services, community based supports, and participation in the community or workforce. Also provides strategic advice to program and policy areas to enhance access for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.

• Home Care

Manages the Home Care Service of NSW by providing strategic policy direction and undertaking program development activities to enhance service quality for clients, including clients with Acquired Brain Injuries, Acquired Physical Disabilities and Sensory Disabilities.

• Aboriginal Service Development & Delivery

Develops policies and programs to enhance access to all ADHC programs for Aboriginal communities in NSW. Provides strategic advice to ensure inclusive practices for Aboriginal people in mainstream services.

• Large Residential Centres and Specialist Supported Living

Develops contemporary, supported living options for current residents of large residential centres, focusing on greater links to the community and participation in community activities for clients.

• Sector Development

Oversees the development of policies and funding for the non-government sector to ensure quality services, including building the capacity of the service system to better respond to individual needs.

• Community Care

Oversees the management of the Home and Community Care (HACC) program in NSW collaboratively with the Australian Government. Works with key stakeholders to improve community care services for older people, including Health.

• Prevention and Pathways

Develops policies and strategic initiatives to enhance access to mainstream and community supports. Oversees the development of policies and reform agendas to reshape the service system to be person centred and focused on the life span of a person with a disability.

Two offices also provide specialist services and support:

• Office of the Senior Practitioner

Provides leadership and coordination of services for people with complex needs and challenging behaviour.

• Office for Ageing

Undertakes social issues research and develops strategic policy on issues that impact older people and their potential to actively participate in the community.:

Ancillary functions

The agency also funds the NSW Disability Council and the Home Care Service of NSW. These are statutory authorities which report directly to the Minister and are not subject to ADHC direction.

References

1. ^ "About: Our structure". Ageing, Disability & Home Care NSW. Government of NSW. 29 July 2011. http://www.adhc.nsw.gov.au/about/our_structure. Retrieved 9 December 2011. 

External links

• Ageing, Disability and Home Care NSW - website
• NSW Disability Council - website

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