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CHCDIS003 SUPPORT COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................2 UNIT INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................5 ABOUT THIS RESOURCE ...................................................................................................................................... 5 ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA .......................................................................................................6 EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................................................................7 KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE ..................................................................................................................................... 7 PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE ................................................................................................................................. 7 ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS ..............................................................................................................................8 PRE-REQUISITES ...............................................................................................................................................8 TOPIC 1 – IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION ..................9 ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING INTERESTS, ABILITIES, PREFERENCES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE PERSON WITH DISABILITY TO ENGAGE WITH A SOCIAL NETWORK ..........................................................................................9 DEFINITION OF DISABILITY ........................................................................................................................................ 9 TYPES OF DISABILITIES.............................................................................................................................................. 9 ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ................................................................................................................. 10 DISABILITY SUPPORTS AND REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................ 12 PROVIDE INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION OPTIONS, NETWORKS AND SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS, WANTS AND PREFERENCES OF THE PERSON WITH DISABILITY ...................................................14 ACCOMMODATION SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................... 14 People with a disability ...............................................................................................................................14 ACCESS CITY HOTLINE [ACT] .................................................................................................................................. 14 BETTER START FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY ............................................................................................................ 14 CARERS ............................................................................................................................................................... 15 HEALTH CARE AND INFORMATION SERVICES............................................................................................................... 15 DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES .......................................................................................................................... 15 DISABILITY PARKING SCHEME ................................................................................................................................... 15 DISABILITY RIGHTS................................................................................................................................................. 15 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ....................................................................................................... 15 JOBACCESS .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 LIVEWIRE ............................................................................................................................................................ 16 NATIONAL AUSLAN BOOKING AND PAYMENT SERVICE (NABS)...................................................................................... 16 NATIONAL COMPANION CARD................................................................................................................................. 16 NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME (NDIS) ..................................................................................................... 16 NATIONAL PUBLIC TOILET MAP ............................................................................................................................... 17 NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE ...................................................................................................................................... 17 NATIONAL RESPITE FOR CARERS PROGRAM ............................................................................................................... 17 YOUNG CARERS .................................................................................................................................................... 18 IDENTIFY AND ACCESS APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION RESOURCES, PROGRAMS, AGENCIES, TRANSPORT SERVICES, AIDS AND EQUIPMENT ACCORDING TO THE PERSON’S PREFERENCES AND NEEDS ...19 SPECIALISED TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL....................................................................................................................... 19 Assisted School Travel Program ..................................................................................................................19 Transport for Disability Action Plan ............................................................................................................19 Accessibility of stations ............................................................................................................................... 20

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TAXI SERVICES - WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TAXIS (WATS) .............................................................................................20 Disability Parking Scheme ........................................................................................................................... 20 MOBILITY AIDS..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Community Aids and Equipment Program .................................................................................................. 20 Program in Focus ......................................................................................................................................... 21 COMMUNICATION AIDS ......................................................................................................................................... 21 Speech Pathologist ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) ................................................................................ 21 Telecommunication Services ....................................................................................................................... 21 Advocacy Groups ......................................................................................................................................... 22 PERSONNEL ......................................................................................................................................................... 22 Disability Employment Services ................................................................................................................... 23 Information Service ..................................................................................................................................... 23 RECOGNISE AND ACCOMMODATE THE CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS NEEDS OF THE PERSON WITH DISABILITY ......................................................................................................................................................................24 CULTURAL BARRIERS.............................................................................................................................................. 25 STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS CULTURAL BARRIERS............................................................................................................ 25 TOPIC 2 - IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION ACCORDING TO THE INDIVIDUALISED PLAN ................................................................................................................................... 27 ASSIST THE PERSON TO IDENTIFY AND ACCESS COMMUNITY OPTIONS THAT WILL MEET NEEDS IDENTIFIED IN THEIR INDIVIDUALISED PLAN.....................................................................................................................27 TYPES OF SERVICE ................................................................................................................................................. 27 SUPPORT THE PERSON TO ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES TO ESTABLISH CONNECTIONS THROUGH SHARED INTERESTS......................................................................................................................................................28 ONE-TO-ONE CONNECTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS ........................................................................................................ 29 SEEK FEEDBACK FROM THE PERSON WITH DISABILITY, FAMILY AND/OR CARERS AND/OR RELEVANT OTHERS AND/OR COLLEAGUES AND/OR SUPERVISOR TO ENSURE THAT THE SUPPORT CONTINUES TO MEET THE CURRENT AND CHANGING NEEDS AND PREFERENCES OF THE PERSON .........................................................30 ENSURE STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION ARE REGULARLY REVIEWED WITH THE PERSON AND SUPERVISOR TO ENABLE POSITIVE OUTCOMES .......................................................32 IMPLEMENTING THE INDIVIDUALISED PLAN ................................................................................................................32 TRAINING AND SUPERVISION ................................................................................................................................... 33 MONITOR LEVEL OF ENGAGEMENT IN CONSULTATION WITH SUPERVISOR ...................................................34 REPORTING .......................................................................................................................................................... 35

TOPIC 3 - IDENTIFY, ADDRESS AND MONITOR BARRIERS TO COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION ..................................................................................................................................................... 38 RECOGNISE PHYSICAL, SKILL AND OTHER BARRIERS TO COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION ..................................................................................................................................................... 38 INDIVIDUALISED SUPPORT PLAN............................................................................................................................... 38 OVERCOMING BARRIERS ........................................................................................................................................ 39 COLLABORATE WITH THE PERSON WITH DISABILITY TO IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS, IN CONSULTATION WITH SUPERVISOR ...............................................................................................................39 SUPPORT THE PERSON TO IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUALISED PLAN AND MONITOR THE SUCCESS OF STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS BARRIERS IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PERSON AND SUPERVISOR .............................................................41

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RECOGNISE OWN LIMITATIONS IN ADDRESSING ISSUES AND SEEK ADVICE WHEN NECESSARY .....................44 DELEGATION, REFERRAL AND HANDOVER ................................................................................................................... 44 ETHICAL STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................................. 44 SUMMARY .....................................................................................................................................................46 REFERENCES...................................................................................................................................................47

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UNIT INTRODUCTION This resource covers the unit CHCDIS003 - Support community participation and social inclusion. This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with supporting people with disability in community participation and social inclusion using a person-centred approach. This involves enabling people to make choices to maximise their participation in various community settings, functions and activities to enhance psychosocial well-being and lifestyle in accordance with the person’s needs and preferences. This unit applies to workers in varied disability services contexts. Work performed requires some discretion and judgement and may be carried out under regular direct or indirect supervision. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian / New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE This resource brings together information to develop your knowledge about this unit. The information is designed to reflect the requirements of the unit and uses headings to makes it easier to follow. Read through this resource to develop your knowledge in preparation for your assessment. You will be required to complete the assessment tools that are included in your program. At the back of the resource are a list of references you may find useful to review. As a student it is important to extend your learning and to search out text books, internet sites, talk to people at work and read newspaper articles and journals which can provide additional learning material. Your trainer may include additional information and provide activities. Slide presentations and assessments in class to support your learning.

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ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 1. Identify opportunities for 1.1 Assist in identifying interests, abilities, preferences and community participation and requirements of the person with disability to engage with a social inclusion social network 1.2 Provide information on community participation options, networks and services to meet the needs, wants and preferences of the person with disability 1. 3 Identify and access appropriate community participation resources, programs, agencies, transport services, aids and equipment according to the person’s preferences and needs 1.4 Recognise and accommodate the cultural and religious needs of the person with disability 2. Implement strategies for 2.1 Assist the person to identify and access community community participation and options that will meet needs identified in their individualised inclusion according to the plan individualised plan 2.2 Support the person to access opportunities to establish connections through shared interests 2.3 Seek feedback from the person with disability, family and/or carers and/or relevant others and/or colleagues and/or supervisor to ensure that the support continues to meet the current and changing needs and preferences of the person 2.4 Ensure strategies for community participation and social inclusion are regularly reviewed with the person and supervisor to enable positive outcomes 2.5 Monitor level of engagement in consultation with supervisor 3. Identify, address and 3.1 Recognise physical, skill and other barriers to community monitor barriers to participation and social inclusion community participation and 3.2 Collaborate with the person with disability to identify social inclusion solutions to overcome barriers, in consultation with supervisor 3.3 Support the person to implement strategies to address barriers to community participation according to their individualised plan 3.4 Monitor the success of strategies to address barriers in consultation with the person and supervisor 3.5 Recognise own limitations in addressing issues and seek advice when necessary

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EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS This describes the essential requirements and their level required for this unit.

KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of: • Rights and responsibilities of people with disability •

Principles of: o strengths-based practice o person-centred practice o community inclusion and best practice examples

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Strategies for strengthening options, networks and services for people with disability

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Local agencies and services, and resources to obtain community information about sporting, cultural and specific-interest groups

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Active citizenship and what this means for people with a disability

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Role of carers and/or families and/or relevant others

PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has: • Supported at least 1 person with disability, by working with them to identify skills and interests and find matching options within the broader community

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ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit: • Use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources: o individualised plans and any relevant equipment outlined in the plan o access to details of appropriate and local resources, programs, agencies, transport services, aids and equipment Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

PRE-REQUISITES This unit must be assessed after the following pre-requisite unit: There are no pre-requisites for this unit.

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T O P I C 1 – ID E N T IF Y O P P O R T U N I T I E S F O R C O M M U N IT Y P A R T I C I P A T I O N A N D SOCIAL INCLUSION ASSIST IN IDENTIFYING INTERESTS, ABILITIES, PREFERENCES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE PERSON WITH DISABILITY TO ENGAGE WITH A SOCIAL NETWORK DEFINITION OF DISABILITY Disability can be defined in many ways, depending on the perspective, how the information will be used and where it will be used for. In Australia, many data collections use the definition of disability specified by the World Health Organization (WHO). As per WHO, disability is like an umbrella term for any or all of the following components: • Impairments—problems in body function or structure •

Activity limitations—difficulties in executing activities

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Participation restrictions—problems an individual may experience in involvement in life situations.1

TYPES OF DISABILITIES Disabilities ...