Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00198:clause:3_1:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00198
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 1 (pt 1/4)
Character Range: 18092–23062

1  Chapter 8 Part 6 (Dependants with special needs)
   Omit the Part, substitute:

Part 6: Dependants with special needs

Division 1: Posting assistance

8.6.1    Purpose
   The purpose of this Division is to provide assistance to a member who has a dependant with special needs on posting.

8.6.2    Member this Division applies to
   This Division applies to a member who meets all the following.
   a.                                                              They have a dependant with special needs under section 1.3.84.
   b.                                                              They have been granted a removal under Chapter 6 Part 5 Division 1 as a result of a posting.

8.6.3   Limitations on assistance
   A member is not eligible for assistance under this Part for services that are provided to them by any other Commonwealth body, State or Territory Government department, or Government funded agencies.

8.6.4    Payment
   Assistance under section 8.6.6 and 8.6.7 is paid in one of the following ways.
   a.                                                                              If services were paid for by the member — by reimbursement to the member.
   b.                                                                              If an invoice was issued by the service provider to the member — by payment to the service provider.

8.6.5    Special needs pre-posting visits
1.  A member is eligible for travel and accommodation for a pre-posting visit to the new posting location if all the following apply.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The visit is supported by the member's Commanding Officer at the losing location.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The CDF is satisfied all of the following apply.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           i.                                                                                                              The dependant with special needs requires direct contact with the relevant departments or institutions in the new posting location.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ii.                                                                                                             The proposed travel is reasonable in the circumstances.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The member applies using the approved form.
    Note: Meals and incidentals are not included under subsection 1.
2.  The benefit under subsection 1 may be provided for any of the following.
    a.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The dependant with special needs who is travelling under subsection 1.
    b.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The member or their partner if they travel with the member's dependant with special needs.
    c.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Any other person whom the CDF is satisfied it is necessary to have accompany the dependant with special needs.
    Note: Special needs pre-posting visits are in addition to approved house-hunting trips under Chapter 7 Part 1 Division 4.

3.  Despite section 9.1.3, travel under this section can be by a means that is not the most economical if the CDF is satisfied it is appropriate after considering the needs of the dependant with special needs.
4.  Despite section 9.5.16, accommodation under this section can be by a means that is not the most economical if the CDF is satisfied it is appropriate after considering the needs of the dependant with special needs.

8.6.6    Assistance with respite, personal care or therapy services
1.  Subject to subsection 2, a member