Contracts
DSS commissions and funds a range of services under different contract models. This page links to information on the different contracts we have across the categories of services we commission.
The form of contract used by DSS differs depending on the service being commissioned. As a standard, DSS utilises an outcome agreement contract model.
The tiles/boxes below include information on the contracts and service specifications for the different categories of service commissioned and funded by DSS.
Service Specifications:
The Tier One Service Specifications outline the requirements common to all services funded by DSS under the Streamlined Contract Framework.
- Tier Two Service Specifications outline the service specific requirements for services funded by Disability Support Services under the Streamlined Contract Framework.
- Tier Three Service Specifications should be read along with the related Tier Two Service Specifications.
Standards and other information:
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Connecting and strengthening disability communities
These are the service specifications for NASCs, DIAS and Individualised Funding.
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Residential-based support services
This page includes contracts and services specifications for residential based services. DSS contracts a range of residential based support services, under different contract models.
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Community-based support services
Service specifications for Community-based support services.
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Environmental support services
Service specifications for environmental support services.
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High and Complex Framework (Compulsory Care)
Service specifications for services to deliver under the High and Complex Framework
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Early intervention and specialist support services
Service specifications for early intervention support services.
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Other Services
Service specifications for a range of other services.
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Historical agreements
Some of our older agreement types that are no longer used