9 LINKING SERVICES

9(1) The Commonwealth, States and Territories will strengthen the links between housing and other relevant services with the aim of improving housing outcomes for those who are in most need by:

(a) Collaborating across jurisdiction and portfolio responsibilities to maximise the opportunity for people to actively participate in the community, socially and economically;

(b) Developing good practice initiatives, policies and procedures that are jointly planned and implemented across programs. These initiatives will strengthen the links between housing programs and planning, transport, employment services, disability and other health and community programs;

(c) Positively influencing other Commonwealth State agreements, particularly in the:

- Commonwealth State and Territory Disability Agreement;

- Supported Accommodation Assistance Program.

- Home and Community Care Program; and

- Australian Health Care Agreements.

This may include determining linkage points, common objectives, data sharing, and joint research and development; and

(d) Developing partnerships in service delivery.