Elements and Performance Criteria
- Apply understanding of cultural issues and complexities of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities within a child protection context
- Identify historical, social, political, economic and environmental factors which impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contemporary society.
- Identify intergenerational effects on past and current parenting, and relationships for families
- Identify barriers and the risk factors that impact on child safety provision to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
- Demonstrate an awareness of relevant sections of legislation which focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
- Apply the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle
- Identify the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recognised entities within relevant legislation
- Identify culturally appropriate support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families
- Work in a culturally safe manner
- Demonstrate a commitment to achieving access and equity in services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
- Ensure services delivered support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities to be self-determined and empowered
- Deliver services safely as limited by own level of competence and responsibility and in line with organisation policies, regulatory requirements and community protocols
- Identify and report cultural factors that produce stress and have a potential to impact own work practices to organisation as appropriate to support service delivery and personal well being
- Reflect an understanding of the role of recognised agencies
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the recognised entity
- Identify the roles of recognised entity in influencing child protection decision-making processes and use these appropriately within the context of own work role
- Identify strategies for sourcing cultural linkages and information relevant to the provision of out of home care for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and young people
- Establish and maintain networks with agencies associated with child protection services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander well being
- Maintain confidentiality of client information