Resource Guide Rights Choice Responsibility Project 2202021 Bungee

Resource Guide Rights, Choice & Responsibility Project 2/20/2021 "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 1

Introduction n 2/20/2021 This resource has been developed as a training and information tool that has broad applications. It is not intended to be viewed in one sitting, but rather to utilise each of the individual stories for specific situations and training purposes. The intention of this resource is to generate discussion and debate about policy and decision-making processes that impact on people’s lives and experiences. The DVD has been developed to suit a variety of settings and target groups, including people with disabilities, advocacy organisations, individual planners, case managers, program coordinators, local government personnel, police, boards of management, TAFE trainers, general community, customer service staff etc. "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 2

Suggested training applications n n 2/20/2021 “It’s do-able” Kylie’s Story – early education services & supports, school councils, teachers, local government, parents of children with or without disabilities, medical professionals, disability service providers, advocacy organisations, all levels within government departments, policy and decision makers. “Beyond the disability” Chris’s Story – People with a disability, family and carers, tertiary training institutions, Secondary School, Employer groups, specialists i. e. therapists, disability support workers, Occupational Health & Safety providers, service clubs, Registered Training Organisation’s, local government, advocacy organisations, all levels within government departments, policy and decision makers. "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 3

Suggested training applications cont. n n 2/20/2021 “First Awakening” Andrew’s Story – funding bodies, rehabilitation supports & services, Disability support workers & employers, people with a disability, family and carers, advocacy organisations, service clubs, tertiary training institutions, Registered Training Organisations, local government, all levels within government departments, policy and decision makers. “Finding Freedom” Jane’s Story – advocacy groups, people with a disability living in Community Residential Units and institutions, family and carers, neighbourhood houses, housing supports and services, community legal services, advocacy organisations, all levels within government departments, policy and decision makers. "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 4

Important things to remember: n n § The DVD contains four very individual and personal accounts of life experience Each person’s story must be respected Do not try to ‘change’ the individual’s story by over analysing or questioning them, but rather learn from them and enhance your understanding of what you do in your personal or work life and how it impacts on others. Listen and respond in relation to the future for how you do your work not in relation to changing the stories. Questions to consider – • • • 2/20/2021 What issues does this raise for you in how you do your work or live your life? How can it change the way you work or live your life? How can/should each of these life accounts influence decision-making and policy direction at government, board, and management levels? "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 5

What do we mean by “Rights, Choice & Responsibility”? n n n Rights - “In accordance with what is considered good, correct, true, honourable…that which one has a just claim to, in all fairness and justice…having truth and justice etc. on one’s side”. Choice - “The power or right to choose, the act of choosing, anything which is chosen”. Responsibility - “Having to look after, manage, take blame on behalf of …. person or thing for which one is responsible, reliable manner. ” Heinemann Australian Dictionary (1976) 2/20/2021 "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 6

Rights, Choice & Responsibility cont. n Risk “Is most commonly held to mean ‘hazard’ or something to be avoided. But it has another face – that of opportunity. Improving public services requires innovation – seizing new opportunities and managing the risks involved. In this context risk is defined as uncertainty of outcome, whether positive opportunity or negative threat, of actions and events. It is the combination of likelihood and impact, including perceived importance. ” HM Treasury Report UK 2/20/2021 "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 7

Rights, Choice & Responsibility cont. n 2/20/2021 “People have a right to control their own lives by making their own decisions, advocating for themselves and having the capacity to influence public policy makers. To achieve this status of full citizenship, people with disabilities need to assume leadership roles, be engaged politically and participate in policy making bodies”. Source: Transitioning to Active Participation in How Policy is Made Across Disability Services Division – Dept of Human Services (Vic) "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 8

Setting the Scene: The Context of the Victorian State Disability Plan (2002 -2012) is based on fundamental principles of human rights and social justice. n The guiding principles: Equality: • People with a disability are citizens • Have the right to be respected • Have equal opportunities to participate in the social, economic, cultural, political and spiritual life of society. • Have equal responsibilities towards society 2/20/2021 "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 9

Setting the Scene cont: Dignity and self-determination: • Respecting and valuing peoples knowledge, abilities, and experiences • Supporting people to make choices about their lives • Enabling each person to live the life they want to live. Diversity: • Recognising and valuing individual difference • Inclusive societies are strengthened by diversity and the contribution each person makes to society 2/20/2021 "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 10

Setting the Scene cont: Non-discrimination: • All people have the right to live their lives free from discrimination • Society must set right all forms of discrimination – including outdated standards, laws, policies and practices • 2/20/2021 Recognising and valuing people’s differences "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 11

The State Disability Plan Goals: Pursuing individual lifestyles § Building inclusive communities § Leading the way n The State Plan lays the foundation for future service delivery and responsibility for the re-orientation of services for people with a disability. Now, it is important to ensure the implementation of a balanced approach to risk management that doesn’t lose sight of the rights, choice and responsibility of people with disabilities. 2/20/2021 "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 12

The role of the trainer or facilitator n 2/20/2021 Facilitate healthy debate and discussion whilst also considering policy implications. It is important to ensure that questions raised about the individual’s stories are followed up on and supported with current & factual information regarding policies and legislation. "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 13

Discussion points The following questions are just a starting point in relation to potential issues that may be raised from viewing the individual stories – § § 2/20/2021 What rights do individual’s have when there are ‘risks’ (perceived or real) involved that prevent them participating fully in community life? How do current Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Legislation and associated policies support or limit a person’s ability to self determine? Do they result in restrictions on an individual’s capacity to exercise choice and control in the way that their bodies or living circumstances are controlled? How & Why? How do you build capacity for people with disabilities to lead and participate fully in community life? "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 14

Resources or places to go for further information: n n n n 2/20/2021 www. dhs. vic. gov. au/disability - Victorian State Disability Plan (2002 -2012), general disability information, supports available, improving supports, building better communities Disability Act 2006 Better Services, better outcomes, stronger communities – The Quality Framework for Disability Services in Victoria Balancing rights, risk and protection of adults – Article by David Green and David Sykes www. standards. com. au - Risk Management Standard www. audit. vic. gov. au/reports_par/managing_risk_rep ort. pdf - Report: ‘Managing risk across the public sector’ www. finance. gov. au/comcover/benchmarking_risk_m anagement. html - Industry benchmarking www. adm. monash. edu. au/audit/ - Example of process implemented within the university "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 15

Resources cont. n n n 2/20/2021 www. dsr. nsw. gov. au/industry/insur_main. asp - Insurance and risk management in sporting industry www. workcover. nsw. gov. au/NR/rdonlyres/0 F 675 FFDB 498 -4922 -805 DE 9 F 40 CFB 006 B/0/guide_safety_pack_4421. pdf - Draft community services safety pack by Worksafe Victoria (based on NSW community services safety pack) Your organisations Funding and Service Agreement with the Victorian Department of Human Services www. ourcommunity. com. au/insurance_arti cle. jsp? article. Id=1246 - Australian/New Zealand Standard Risk management, Risk management guidelines & general risk management and insurance help sheets. www. ourcommunity. com. au/insurance_arti cle. jsp? article. Id=1247 - Our community – seven stages to implement risk management for your group "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 16

Resources cont. § § § 2/20/2021 www. ourcommunity. com. au/insurance/insuran ce_article. jsp? article. Id=1248 - Our community Risk management help sheets for sports clubs Our Community – how to slash your insurance claims: the essential steps to identifying and managing risk: Available at Our Community National Headquarters, 51 Stanley Street, West Melbourne Vic 3003. Telephone: (03) 93206800 or email service@ourcommunity. com. au Sample Risk Management Strategies – 1. Risk Management Strategy 2004: performance monitoring and evaluation by Barwon-South Western Regional Council of Adult, Community and further education. 2. Joint Risk management strategy between St Laurence, Department of Human Services Colanda and Colac Community Development Association "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 17

Resources cont. § www. publicadvocate. vic. gov. au - The Victorian Office of the § § § 2/20/2021 Public Advocate www. workcover. vic. gov. au - The Victorian Workcover Authority www. nohsc. gov. au - National Occupational Health & Safety Commission www. vmia. vic. gov. au - the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority assists government departments and public health bodies to establish programs for the identification, quantification and management of risks, provides insurance and indemnity services as well as risk management publications and training. "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 18

Resources cont. § Department of Human Services (DHS), Industry Standards for Disability Services Essential Evidence Indicators, DHS, Melbourne, 2007 § Department for Victorian Communities, Indicators of Community Strength in Victoria, DVC, Melbourne, June 2006 § Commonwealth Government of Australia, Multicultural Australia: United in Diversity, Commonwealth Government of Australia, Canberra, May 2003 If you would like to give feedback please forward comments to : rcrdvd@dhs. vic. gov. au 2/20/2021 "Bungee Jumping, Lawyers and Love. . . Stories about Life" 19