National Standards for Disability Services
The National Disability Services Standards have been developed in the context of the Commonwealth/State Disability Agreement (CSDA).
The Standards have been developed by a Working Party comprising Commonwealth and State government representatives, plus three each of consumer and service provider representatives. The Standards have been the subject of wide consultation nationally during 1992 and have a primary focus of ensuring results for consumers that are consistent with the Principles and Objectives of Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation.
They must be viewed in the context of both international agreements or statements and relevant Australian legislation such as laws relating to discrimination, guardianship provisions, Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health and Safety, and Freedom of Information.
- National Standards for Disability Services (1993) - PDF (85kb) | RTF (45kb)