The Domiciliary Care Services Working Party was formed in 1976 to conduct an investigation into Domiciliary Care Services. The terms of reference for the inquiry were as follows :

Investigate and report on the form of health, welfare, cultural and recreational services provided by and related to local government in Victoria, and the means by which the operation of such services was financed.

Consider the extent to which such services were meeting community needs.

Make recommendations on ways in which such services might be improved, expanded and revised.

Suggest means by which the services and funding of them could be integrated and coordinated with the services of other organisations catering for those needs, in particular those provided by State and Federal Governments.

Suggest ways in which additional research and investigation could be conducted for the purpose of further advancing such services and ensuring their appropriateness to changing circumstances.

The Working Party submitted its report in 1976.