It is a cash payment made by the Council to someone assessed as needing community care or children’s services.  This means that you can arrange your own services, such as personal care, daytime activities, short breaks or equipment.  For adults, it is paid to the person needing care.  For children, it’s paid to the parent or carer. Not everyone will want to take-up the option of arranging things themselves. The Department of Community Services will continue to arrange services for you, if you prefer. 

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