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.
Topic Review
In this topic we have defined the concept of legislation, explored the purpose of legislation and outlined a range of key areas of legislation that govern the CSI industry.
The exercises throughout the topic and resources provided in the topic will help you to access relevant legislation and determine what impact it may have on you as a worker in terms of your roles and responsibilities.
