This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to advocate and ensure that government, community and organisational systems broadly support and uphold human rights.
This unit applies to workers in a health, community services or advocacy settings who undertake a leadership role in influencing social and system changes. Workers at this level will also advocate for change and continuous improvement at the organisational level to improve client outcomes and service quality.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
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Evidence Required
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ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements define the essential outcomes
Performance criteria specify the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element
1. Obtain, analyse and document information
1.1 Research information about particular issues relating to client rights and interests and document accordingly
1.2 Conduct consultations with colleagues, clients, carers and other stakeholders to identify and define issues of concern
1.3 Collate information into appropriate format for communicating with, and distributing to, relevant agencies and stakeholders
2. Work with stakeholders to develop strategies to address identified needs
2.1 Develop and maintain close working relationships and networks with relevant stakeholders
2.2 Organise formal meetings, working groups and other activities to develop policy statements, action plans, strategies, projects and programs to address identified needs
2.3 Document appropriate, relevant and agreed plans to address needs identified with stakeholder organisations
3. Advocate for and facilitate the implementation of strategies developed to address the rights and interests of clients
3.1 Prepare submissions for resources to implement identified strategies, projects and action plans
3.2 Where appropriate, contribute to relevant government policy development
3.3 Work with consumers and other stakeholders to implement relevant projects and action plans
3.4 Pursue opportunities and provide comments on policy documents, legislation, project plans and other relevant documents relating to client rights and interests
4. Contribute to service improvements
4.1 Gather feedback from key stakeholders on access, effectiveness of services, satisfaction, service gaps and areas for improvement
4.2 Consult with stakeholders to identify culturally appropriate systems and services, and compare to current practices
4.3 Respond appropriately to breaches of rights in service delivery in line with organisation and legal complaints processes
4.4 Provide information about identified needs, possible improvements and recommendations for change to organisation and other relevant parties
4.5 Provide progress and other reports and feedback to key people according to organisation requirements
5. Advocate to improve coordination between services
5.1 Develop working relationships with other services and community groups to promote and advocate improved linkages and service coordination
5.2 Identify and develop appropriate strategic alliances and partnerships
5.3 Proactively participate in decision making forums, committees, working groups and other strategic opportunities to advocate for improved service provision
5.4 Collaboratively develop strategies that incorporate priorities of each organisation and address any barriers or areas of conflict
5.5 Collaboratively work to develop, implement and evaluate a framework for change
6. Evaluate outcomes
6.1 Review advocacy outcome in line with organisation and stakeholder objectives
6.2 Identify lessons learned and areas requiring change
6.3 Identify opportunities for continued improvement and additional strategies
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements define the essential outcomes
Performance criteria specify the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element
1. Obtain, analyse and document information
1.1 Research information about particular issues relating to client rights and interests and document accordingly
1.2 Conduct consultations with colleagues, clients, carers and other stakeholders to identify and define issues of concern
1.3 Collate information into appropriate format for communicating with, and distributing to, relevant agencies and stakeholders
2. Work with stakeholders to develop strategies to address identified needs
2.1 Develop and maintain close working relationships and networks with relevant stakeholders
2.2 Organise formal meetings, working groups and other activities to develop policy statements, action plans, strategies, projects and programs to address identified needs
2.3 Document appropriate, relevant and agreed plans to address needs identified with stakeholder organisations
3. Advocate for and facilitate the implementation of strategies developed to address the rights and interests of clients
3.1 Prepare submissions for resources to implement identified strategies, projects and action plans
3.2 Where appropriate, contribute to relevant government policy development
3.3 Work with consumers and other stakeholders to implement relevant projects and action plans
3.4 Pursue opportunities and provide comments on policy documents, legislation, project plans and other relevant documents relating to client rights and interests
4. Contribute to service improvements
4.1 Gather feedback from key stakeholders on access, effectiveness of services, satisfaction, service gaps and areas for improvement
4.2 Consult with stakeholders to identify culturally appropriate systems and services, and compare to current practices
4.3 Respond appropriately to breaches of rights in service delivery in line with organisation and legal complaints processes
4.4 Provide information about identified needs, possible improvements and recommendations for change to organisation and other relevant parties
4.5 Provide progress and other reports and feedback to key people according to organisation requirements
5. Advocate to improve coordination between services
5.1 Develop working relationships with other services and community groups to promote and advocate improved linkages and service coordination
5.2 Identify and develop appropriate strategic alliances and partnerships
5.3 Proactively participate in decision making forums, committees, working groups and other strategic opportunities to advocate for improved service provision
5.4 Collaboratively develop strategies that incorporate priorities of each organisation and address any barriers or areas of conflict
5.5 Collaboratively work to develop, implement and evaluate a framework for change
6. Evaluate outcomes
6.1 Review advocacy outcome in line with organisation and stakeholder objectives
6.2 Identify lessons learned and areas requiring change
6.3 Identify opportunities for continued improvement and additional strategies
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Research information about particular issues relating to client rights and interests and document accordingly
Conduct consultations with colleagues, clients, carers and other stakeholders to identify and define issues of concern
Collate information into appropriate format for communicating with, and distributing to, relevant agencies and stakeholders
Develop and maintain close working relationships and networks with relevant stakeholders
Organise formal meetings, working groups and other activities to develop policy statements, action plans, strategies, projects and programs to address identified needs
Document appropriate, relevant and agreed plans to address needs identified with stakeholder organisations
Prepare submissions for resources to implement identified strategies, projects and action plans
Where appropriate, contribute to relevant government policy development
Work with consumers and other stakeholders to implement relevant projects and action plans
Pursue opportunities and provide comments on policy documents, legislation, project plans and other relevant documents relating to client rights and interests
Gather feedback from key stakeholders on access, effectiveness of services, satisfaction, service gaps and areas for improvement
Consult with stakeholders to identify culturally appropriate systems and services, and compare to current practices
Respond appropriately to breaches of rights in service delivery in line with organisation and legal complaints processes
Provide information about identified needs, possible improvements and recommendations for change to organisation and other relevant parties
Provide progress and other reports and feedback to key people according to organisation requirements
Develop working relationships with other services and community groups to promote and advocate improved linkages and service coordination
Identify and develop appropriate strategic alliances and partnerships
Proactively participate in decision making forums, committees, working groups and other strategic opportunities to advocate for improved service provision
Collaboratively develop strategies that incorporate priorities of each organisation and address any barriers or areas of conflict
Collaboratively work to develop, implement and evaluate a framework for change
Review advocacy outcome in line with organisation and stakeholder objectives
Identify lessons learned and areas requiring change
Identify opportunities for continued improvement and additional strategies
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