This page includes contracts and services specifications for residential based services.
DSS contracts a range of residential based support services, under different contract models.
Residential Service Panel Agreement
From 1 December 2025, DSS has a panel agreement for residential services. The Panel Agreement provides a consistent way of contracting for residential services.
This agreement initially is used for Community Residential Services, and over time will be used for other services.
[Links to be provided – Panel Agreement and Residential Panel Terms and Conditions – PDF versions]
To apply to join the Residential Services Panel, please see the information provided [here – link to Opportunities page Opportunities | Disability Support Services external]
Community Residential Support Services
As of 01 December 2025, DSS contracts community residential services via the Residential Services Panel Agreement, under the following service specification:
For more information on the CGH Pricing Model, see Information for providers | Disability Support Services external
Other Residential Services
Other residential services contracted separately include:
Aged Residential Care (ARCs)
Rest home and private hospital services (for adults generally aged under 65 years)
Community Residential Services within Aged Care Facilities for Younger People with Lifelong Disabilities
Community Residential Support Services for Children and Young People
Tier Three Community Residential Support Services for Children and Young People
This Service Specification should be read along with the Tier Two Community Residential Support Services Specification external.
Facility Based Respite Services
Tier Three Facility Based Respite Services – 16 years or Younger