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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Cultural respect	This competency standard supports the recognition, protection and continued advancement of the inherent rights, cultures and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples It recognises that the improvement of the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must include attention to physical, spiritual, cultural, emotional and social well-being, community capacity and governance Its application must be culturally sensitive and supportive of traditional healing and health, knowledge and practices

Community control	Community participation and control in decision-making is essential to all aspects of health work, and the role of the health worker is to support the community in this process

Supervision	Supervision must be conducted in accordance with prevailing state/territory and organisation legislative and regulatory requirements References to supervision may include either direct or indirect supervision of work by more experienced workers, supervisors, managers or other health professionals A person at this level should only be required to make decisions about clients within the organisation's standard treatment protocols and associated guidelines

Legislative requirements	Federal, state or territory legislation may impact on workers' practices and responsibilities. Implementation of the competency standards should reflect the legislative framework in which a health worker operates. It is recognised that this may sometimes reduce the application of the Range of Variables in practice. However, assessment in the workplace or through simulation should address all essential skills and knowledge across the Range of Variables Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers may be required to operate in situations that do not constitute 'usual practice' due to lack of resources, remote locations and community needs. As a result, they may need to possess more competencies than described by 'usual practice circumstances' Under all circumstances, the employer must enable the worker to function within the prevailing legislative framework

The context of AOD and mental health work may include:	Statutory framework with which the work takes place Facts/myths about mental health Implications of dual diagnosis History of the local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people Remoteness and access to other services Traditional/cultural context Historical context of the work, such as changing attitudes to mental health, alcohol and drug use, changing approaches to working with clients Changing social context of the work, such as consumer-centred approach, changing government and societal views on mental health, alcohol and drugs, de-institutionalisation Political context (e.g. government policies and initiatives affecting mental health, community controlled health, community funding) Economic context (e.g. the current economic status of the client and how it impacts on their mental health, alcohol and drug issues and other addictions)

Services may include:	Counselling Advocacy Practical support Assessment, treatment and management of clients Referral processes 'Back to Country' principles

Different models of work may include:	Community development and education Mental health (Social and Emotional Well Being) promotion Case management/shared case management Working with families Psychological, alcohol and drug rehabilitation models Peer support/self help Crisis intervention Early intervention models Prevention models Clinical mental health services Residential services Respite care Home based support/community support Traditional healing

Stakeholders and representatives include:	Clients Carers Family, friends, peers, community Clinical mental health services Drug and alcohol teams Drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities Local community elders Government agencies (e.g. Family and Children's Services) and may include: Community organisations Client support networks Government representatives, agencies and service providers Accommodation services Financial support services Employment services Vocational support services Youth groups Sexual assault services/refuges

Underpinning values and philosophies of the sector include:	Empowerment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people A holistic client centred approach to service delivery Promotion of Social and Emotional Well Being Early intervention strategies Prevention strategies Delivery of culturally appropriate services Commitment to meeting the needs and upholding the rights of clients Encouragement of personal growth and development towards recovery and wellness

Commitment to principles of access and equity refers to:	Creation of a client centred culture in service delivery and support A non discriminatory approach to all people using the services Ensuring that all work allows caters for differences

Cultural and linguistic differences include:	Different cultural and social contexts Local cultural protocols and traditions English as a second or third language, use of Kriol Social variables that impact on mental illness

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HLTAHW410B - Work in AOD and mental health with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

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