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Disability assessment tools (CLK) 009-05000000



Policy

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.9, Adult Disability Assessment Tool (ADAT)

Guide to Social Security Law, 3.6.12, Disability Care Load Assessment (child) (DCLA)

Guide to Social Security Law, 1.1.L.130, Lower ADAT score adult (CP) (adult)

Legislation

Links to the Federal Register of Legislation site go to a 'Series' page. Select the 'Latest' version.

Social Security Act 1991, section 38D, Child disability assessment tool

Social Security Act 1991, section 38C, Adult Disability Assessment Tool

Social Security Act 1991, section 38E, Disability Care Load Assessment (Child) Determination

Agreements and arrangements

The department delivers payments and services on behalf of other government agencies. A range of bilateral agreements and Bilateral Management Arrangements (BMA) governs our relationships with those agencies.

For more information, contact the Department of Social Services (DSS) Relationships Team.