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Community-based support services

Service specifications for Community-based support services.

The service specifications for Community-based support services include:

Home and Community Support Services

  • Tier Two Home and Community Support Services (PDF 218 KB) external  

Community Day Services

  • Tier Two Community Day Services (PDF 138 KB) external  

Supported Living Services 

  • Tier Two Service Specification: Supported Living Services (PDF 239 KB)  external

Choices in Community Living 

Please note that the information relating to the purchasing rules is out of date as of 18 March 2024. You can find the updated purchasing rules on our purchasing guidance webpage. 

  • Tier Two Choice in Community Living Services (PDF 339 KB) external  
Updated on 31 October 2025
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