Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include knowledge of: Developmental trends, stages and potential indicators of trauma associated with developmental status of children and young people Factors that pose risks to healthy child development, including: current or past exposure to family violence, alcohol/substance abuse or other addictive behaviours mental health issues, including self-harm or suicide attempts disability or complex medical needs issues during pregnancy, birth or as a newborn unsafe sleeping practices for infants disorganised or insecure attachment relationship developmental delay history of neglect/abuse, state care, child death or placement of child or siblings, separations from parents/caregivers parent, partner, close relative or sibling with history of assault, prostitution or sexual offences experience of intergenerational abuse/trauma compounded or unresolved experiences of loss and grief chaotic household/lifestyle poverty, financial hardship, unemployment, problem gambling social isolation, inadequate housing, transience/homelessness lack of stimulation, learning opportunities, disengagement from school, truanting inattention to developmental health needs, poor diet disadvantaged community, racism, recent refugee experience Risk factors associated with parenting issues, including: parent/carer under 20 years, or single parent with multiple partners lack of willingness/ability to prioritise child's needs above own rejection or scapegoating of child harsh, inconsistent discipline, neglect or abuse inadequate supervision of child or emotional enmeshment Factors that influence positive outcomes, including: sense of belonging to home, family, community and strong cultural identity pro-social peer group positive parental expectations, home learning environment and opportunities at major life transitions access to relevant range of services for adult and child - with service understanding of abuse accessible/affordable child care and high quality preschool programs inclusive community neighbourhoods/settings |