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
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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.