For the purpose of CP (child) and CA (child), care load is a measure of the level of care required by a care receiver, because of their severe disability (1.1.S.133), severe medical condition (1.1.S.130), disability (1.1.D.160) or medical condition (1.1.M.90) as assessed under the DCLA (Child).
The DCLA is comprised of:
Act reference: SSAct section 38E Disability Care Load Assessment (Child) Determination
Policy reference: SS Guide 3.6.4.10 Qualification for CP, 3.6.7.30 Qualification for CA, 1.1.D.170 Disability care load assessment (child) (CP (child), CA (child))
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Last reviewed: 1 July 2010