The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

1.1.P.70 Participation plan (DSP)

Definition

For the purposes of DSP, from 1 July 2012, certain DSP recipients under age 35 must enter into a participation plan under the SSAct.

For these DSP recipients engaged with employment service providers such as Workforce Australia, DES, CDP (former RJCP) for their compulsory work-focused activity, their Job Plan with their employment service provider is their participation plan.

Act reference: SSAct section 94B Participation plans, section 94A Participation requirements

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.6.1.110 Participation requirements for DSP recipients. 1.1.P.75 Participation requirements (DSP)

Last reviewed: 1 July 2022

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