Additional information for specific DCJ programs

We’re providing tailored information for specific DCJ programs to support service providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Child and family programs

• Information for Permanency Support Program (PSP) providers
• Information for Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) providers
• Information for Targeted Early Intervention (TEI) providers
• Information for Family Preservation Services
• Information for Family Connect and Support providers
• Authorisation of staff to provide foster care during the COVID-19 pandemic: information from the Children's Guardian

Information for COVID-19 Emergency Action Payment

The COVID-19 Emergency Action Payment has been introduced as a supplementary payment to support service providers being reimbursed for their reasonable costs in response to COVID-19. This replaces the Complex Needs – COVID-19 form.

A fact sheet, checklist, and a flowchart have been developed to further assist and provide guidance to service providers on the application, payment and reconciliation process.

• COVID-19 Emergency Action Payment Flowchart
• COVID 19 Emergency Action - Payment Application Form
• COVID-19 Emergency Action Payment - Reporting and Payment Schedule
• Checklist for completing the COVID-19 Emergency Action Payment process
• Fact Sheet – What you need to know about applying for the COVID-19 Emergency Action Payment
• NEW – TEI Application Form - COVID-19 Emergency Action Payment
• NEW – TEI Fact Sheet – what you need to know about COVID-19 Emergency Action Payment

Housing and homelessness programs

• Information for Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) providers