161Limited registration for area of need

161 Limited registration for area of need

(1) An individual may apply for limited registration to enable the individual to practise as a disability worker in an area of need determined by the Minister under subsection (5).

(2) An individual is qualified for limited registration for the purpose set out in subsection (1) if the Board is satisfied that the individual's qualifications and experience are relevant to, and suitable for, practising as a disability worker in the area of need.

(3) The Board must consider the application but is not required to register the individual merely because there is an area of need.

(4) If the Board grants the individual limited registration to enable the individual to practise as a disability worker in the area of need, the individual must not practise as a disability worker other than in the area of need specified in the individual's certificate of registration.

(5) The Minister may determine that there is an area of need in Victoria, or in a part of Victoria, if the Minister considers there are insufficient disability workers practising in Victoria or that part of Victoria to meet the needs of persons living in Victoria or that part of Victoria.

(6) If the Minister determines under subsection (5) that there is an area of need, the Minister must give the Board written notice of the determination.

(7) The Minister may delegate the Minister's power under this section to a person who has the qualifications, experience or standing appropriate to the exercise of the power.