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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
2. Research child protection functions
   • . Research history of child protection
   • Clarify the purpose of child protection in Australia and the methods used to protect children
   • Identify local, state/territory, national and international authorities responsible for child protection
   • Research child protection policy and legislation
3. Identify and review professional practice frameworks
   • Source professional networks and resources to locate frameworks/standards for professional practice
   • Compare frameworks/standards to identify consistency with organisation policies and procedures, and relevant legislation
   • Evaluate the pros and cons of the different frameworks/standards
4. Reflect on own practice
   • Use frameworks/standards to reflect on own practice
   • Engage with respected colleagues to consider how frameworks/standards apply to own practice
   • Identify own areas of professional strength, and areas for improvement
   • Consider the alignment between the frameworks/standards and own values, organisational values, policies and procedures
5. Develop and improve practice
   • Explore options to improve own practice and take action to refine and further skill development
   • Continue to use professional experiences for reflective practice, critical inquiry about own values and beliefs and self-directed learning