Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188:clause:1_20
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 20
Character Range: 54569–56454

20      There is a severe functional impact on activities involving mental health function.

            (1) The person has severe difficulties with at least 4 of the following:

                 (a) self-care and independent living;

                 Example: the person requires regular support to live independently, that is, needs visits or assistance at least twice a week from a family member, friend, health worker or support worker

                 (b) social/recreational activities and interpersonal relationships;

                 Example 1: the person has very limited social contacts and involvement unless these are organised for the person.

                 Example 2: the person often has severe difficulty interacting with other people and usually needs assistance or support from a companion to engage in social interactions.

                 (c) travel and accessing the community;

                 Example 1: the person travels alone only in familiar areas (such as the local shops or other familiar venues).

                 Example 2: the person usually avoids utilising community facilities such as public transport.

                 (d) concentration and task completion;

                 Example 1: the person has severe difficulty concentrating on or following along with any task or conversation for more than 10 minutes.

                 Example 2: the person has slowed movements or reaction time due to psychiatric illness or treatment effects.

                 (e) behaviour, planning and decision-making;

                 Example: the person's behaviour, thoughts and conversation are significantly and frequently disturbed.

                 (f) work/training capacity.

                 Example: the person has severe difficulty attending work, education or training on a regular basis over a lengthy period due to ongoing mental illness.