501CFunctions of panel

501C Functions of panel (1) The therapeutic support panel has the following functions: (a) receiving referrals of children and young people from a referring entity; (b) assessing the therapeutic needs of referred children and young people; (c) giving advice on appropriate therapeutic treatment and support for referred children and young people; (d) coordinating therapeutic services for referred children and (e) recommending whether applications for an intensive therapy order should be made; (f) assisting to develop therapy plans for referred children and (g) providing advice and assistance to the director-general in relation to— (i) family group conference agreements; and (ii) access to services for the care and support of children and young people; and (iii) therapy transition plans; and

(iv) any other matter the panel considers necessary or appropriate; (h) any other function— (i) given to the panel under this Act or another territory law; or (ii) prescribed by regulation. Note A provision of a law that gives an entity a function also gives the entity powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196). (2) The panel is not subject to direction from anyone in relation to the exercise of its functions. (3) However, the panel must comply with any guidelines made by the Minister under subsection (4). (4) The Minister may, after consulting the chair of the panel, make guidelines about the principles and procedures to be followed by the panel when exercising its functions. (5) A guideline is a notifiable instrument.