(1) Many of the terms in this Act are defined in the Dictionary in Schedule 1.
(2) Most defined terms are identified by an asterisk appearing at the start of the term: as in " * aged care service". The footnote that goes with the asterisk contains a signpost to the Dictionary.
(3) An asterisk usually identifies the first occurrence of a term in a subsection, note or definition. Later occurrences of the term in the same subsection, note or definition are not asterisked.
(4) Terms are not asterisked in headings, tables or diagrams.
(5) The following basic terms used throughout the Act are not identified with an asterisk:
Terms that are not identified | ||
Item | This term: | is defined in: |
1 | approved provider | Schedule 1 |
2 | care | Schedule 1 |
3 | home care | section 45 - 3 |
4 | home care service | Schedule 1 |
5 | flexible care | section 49 - 3 |
6 | flexible care service | Schedule 1 |
7 | provide | section 96 - 4 |
8 | residential care | section 41 - 3 |
9 | residential care service | Schedule 1 |
10 | Secretary | Schedule 1 |