Section 79 — Social Security Act 2018: Meaning of child with a serious disability

79 Meaning of child with a serious disability (1) In this subpart, child with a serious disability means a dependent child who— (a) has a disability; and (b) because of that disability needs constant care and attention; and (c) is likely to need such care and attention permanently or for a period exceeding 12 months. (2) In determining for subsection (1)(b) whether a child needs constant care and attention, MSD must consider whether the child ( C ) requires from another person— (a) frequent attention in connection with C’s bodily functions; or (b) substantially more attention and supervision than is normally required by a child of the same age and sex; or (c) regular supervision in order to avoid substantial danger to C or to others. Compare: 1964 No 136 s 39A(1), (2)