Do you have clients with upcoming VCAT hearings and complex communication needs?

About the pilot

Eligible participants in the pilot will receive targeted support from an independent communication facilitator trained in speech therapy prior to and during the VCAT hearing.

Eligibility – Inclusion Criteria

1. Upcoming VCAT Hearing on Guardianship/Administrator List
2. Complex Communication Difficulties with expressive
   speech/language due to any disability type, e.g .:
   – Needs support to communicate
   – Requires a communication aid or device to express
   themselves (phone, board, book, eye-gaze)
   – Uses photos, symbols, signs, gestures, letters or written words
   to communicate
3. Has a reliable means of communicating yes/no
4. Aged 18 and older
5. Based in metropolitan Melbourne

Exclusion Criteria

1. Moderate to sever dementia
2. Current severe unmanaged psychiatric or substance disorder
3. Current severe aggressive or other challenging behaviours
4. Requires an interpreter
5. Homeless or unable to be contacted

How to refer

Referrals can be made from any community service by contacting [email protected]