Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess needs of families in the community
- Assess family's level of need having regard to broad social and cultural perspectives in the area
- Ensure assessment includes criteria relevant to needs of culturally and linguistically diverse families, Aboriginal families and families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds
- Apply the family law framework as an integrated part of family
- Utilise appropriate assessment tools to obtain information about the needs of families within a specific community
- Consult industry networks to inform assessment of the needs of families in the community
- Facilitate the delivery of a family inclusive service
- Ensure demographic research informs response to community needs for early family intervention
- Develop and implement organisation guidelines containing current polices for early family intervention and crisis support
- Provide educational services to facilitate sound parenting practices
- Ensure the process of service delivery aims to increase active and positive participation of families in the community
- Review and monitor practice