Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C01044:reg:66
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C01044
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 66
Character Range: 41775–43867

66  Other matters to be considered
 (1) If an application for a variation proposes to change the location of an allocation of places, the Secretary must consider the effect of the proposed change of location, if the application is approved, on current and future care recipients in:
 (a) the region from which the places will be transferred; and
 (b) the region to which the places will be transferred.
 (2) In considering the effect of the proposed variation, the Secretary must take into account:
 (b) the extent to which, after the variation, current and future care recipients in the region in which the service operates will benefit; and
 (c) whether the variation will increase or lessen the diversity of choice available to current and future care recipients in the region, having regard to the different kinds of services available in the region; and
 (d) whether the variation will increase the likelihood of current and future care recipients receiving continuity of care in the local area within the region.
Example for paragraph (2)(b):
 The Secretary may consider whether the variation would affect the provision of aged care services that meet particular needs, including the provision of the following:
(b) services for those affected by dementia;
(c) ageing in place services;
(d) services for couples with differing care needs.
 The Secretary may also consider the effect of the variation on the quality of services provided in the regions.
Example for paragraph (2)(c):
 In considering choice, kinds of services available in the region may include the following:
(a) services that have extra service status;
(b) ageing in place services;
(c) service for care recipients affected by dementia;
(d) services for people with special needs.
Example for paragraph (2)(d):
 The Secretary may take into account whether the service has demonstrated its long‑term financial and organisational viability.
 (3) The Secretary may also consider any other relevant matter.

Part 9—Allocations ceasing to have effect

Division 1—Relinquishing places in respect of residential care subsidy