The person being cared for must be so incapacitated as to need:
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continuous supervision and frequent help throughout the day with their personal needs, such as walking and getting about, dressing, washing, eating and drinking,
or
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continuous supervision to avoid danger to themselves
and
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full-time care and attention for at least six months. This period of care must include the first Thursday in June.
Note
The person being cared for may attend a nonresidential course of rehabilitation training or nonresidential day care centre approved by the Minister for Health and Children
You the carer may:
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attend an educational or training course or take up voluntary or community work for up to 15 hours a week,
or
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work outside your home for up to 15 hours a week,
or
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a combination of both, provided that the total combined does not exceed 15 hours a week.
You must first clear any employment with this Department.
During your absence, you must arrange adequate care for the person needing full-time care and attention.
We will assess the need to provide full-time care on an individual basis. We do not expect that a carer would provide care on a 24 hour basis.
We will apply the above arrangements in a flexible manner, considering the needs of you the carer and the person needing care. However, we will need an outline of the care being provided by you.