CHCCS400A: Section 1.1

You may have included that legislation is a form of government policy and a set of rules and regulations that are passed in parliament (either State or Federal). Statutory regulations derive from the legislation and outline you how you must behave.

Community service organisations, including community-based and government services, have to comply with a minimum set of legal requirements. These vary according to the target group.

Learning Topic 1
1.1	Legislation
1.2	Standards overview
1.3	Types of law
1.4	Duty of care
1.5	Negligence
1.6	Privacy and confidentiality
1.7	Laws that support rights
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Learning Topic 1 Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and common law relevant to work role

This topic should provide you with the ability to identify the various legislative requirements that will guide your practices as an ethical community services worker. You will learn to:

demonstrate an understanding of legislation and common law and how it applies to your workplace; and
demonstrate an understanding of how to maintain confidentiality and support clients in making decisions about service provision.

Section 1.1 Legislation and common law

As a community worker, your work practices are determined and regulated by law. Legislation provides a set of rules that maintain the rights of both clients and workers. Legislation also ensures high quality service is provided to clients with safety considerations paramount.

Activity 1.1

Look up the definition of legislation, either on the internet or in a dictionary. Write your answer here:

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