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DILIP
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Website-https://mordialloccommunitycentre.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MCC_Bullying.pdf
Policy
Bullying is prohibited. Mordialloc Community Centre will not tolerate any form of bullying under any circumstances. A breach of this policy will result in disciplinary action. Depending upon the severity of the case, consequences may include apology, counselling, demotion, dismissal, or other forms of disciplinary action deemed appropriate. Mordialloc Community Centre strongly encourages any employee /volunteer or centre customer who feels they have been bullied, or have witnessed bullying taking place, to take action by making it clear that such behaviour is unwelcome and offensive; and/or by following the procedures set down for reporting the behaviour.

Complaints Procedures
Employees, volunteers and centre customers who believe they are the subject of bullying should take firm, positive and prompt action. If deemed appropriate the employee, volunteer or centre customer should make the perceived bully (or bullies) aware that they find their behaviour offensive, unwelcome and unacceptable, and that it needs to stop immediately. If the behaviour continues, or if the employee, volunteer or centre customer feels unable to speak to the person(s) directly, they should contact the manager or a member of the committee of management with whom they feel comfortable. The manager and or CoM representative will provide support and ascertain the nature of the complaint and the wishes of the complainant. The complainant does not have to request a full formal investigation if they will be satisfied by less formal treatment of the issue.

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Our policies apply in slightly different ways depending on the ways you interact with Red Cross.

For example, if you are a member, only those policies approved by the Board are the ones members are expected to follow; if you are a volunteer, a greater number of policies listed in the ethical framework are applicable to you.

We've got a simple statement against each policy so you know which ones you need to understand. See below.

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4.1 Emergency Relief Specific Procedures

- Procedure: Privacy Notice CSS - Emergency Relief delivery
- Procedure: Conflict of Interest Procedure
- Procedure: Emergency Relief Assistance to Employees and Volunteers

Procedure: Privacy Notice CSS - Emergency Relief delivery

Purpose

The Salvation Army is committed to ensuring that clients accessing services within its Community Support Services (CSS) are fully informed of the Privacy Principles in place within The Salvation Army and are aware of how these Privacy Principles apply to the personal and/or sensitive information they may provide during the process of assistance provision.

This procedure:
Provides direction and instruction on the implementation of the AUS Territorial policy on "Privacy Notice Distribution" to clients accessing services within our Community Support Service (CSS) Centres.

Details the two part Privacy Notice procedure to be undertaken to ensure that Privacy Notice distribution to clients of TSA CSS Centres is compliant with the TSA Privacy Policy and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Scope

The CSS client Privacy Notice procedure is applicable to all Salvation Army Community Support Service (CSS) workers across the AUS Territory. It applies to all locations where The Salvation Army has an operational presence in relation to delivery of CSS Services

Effective Date

Effective as from March, 2014 onwards.

TSA Privacy Policy

The Salvation Army's detailed Privacy policy can be accessed online at http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/Privacy/

Related Legislation

Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988.

Privacy Notice Procedure

The distribution of Privacy notices for clients of TSA CSS Services is a "2 part system", (1) Distribution of the privacy notice and (2) Obtaining privacy consent from the client.

It is mandatory that both elements of this 2 part system are undertaken to ensure that TSA CSS services comply with the requirements of the Commonwealth Privacy Legislation.

Part 1: Distribution of Privacy Notices

A privacy notice (see attachment 1) must be issued to all clients accessing CSS Services of The Salvation Army. Distribution of Privacy Notices is an embedded function of an initial ER/CSS assessment interview.

Part 2: Privacy Consent

The Privacy Consent Clause (as detailed in text box below) must be included in all CSS Client Intake Assessment/Registration Forms (sometimes referred to as Assistance Forms) and must be signed by the client.

Privacy Consent - Important
By signing this document and accessing assistance from The Salvation Army, I acknowledge

that I have been provided with a copy of The Salvation Army Privacy Notice;

that I have read and understood the Privacy Notice and freely agree to provide the sensitive information referred to and/or contained in this document to The Salvation Army;

that the information I have provided to The Salvation Army is current and I consent to the disclosure of this information to the types of organisations or individuals identified in the Privacy Notice;

that I undertake to notify The Salvation Army as soon as practicable if this information is no longer current or if my consent for the collection of this information is withdrawn;

that until such time that I notify The Salvation Army that my consent is withdrawn, I agree that The Salvation Army will be entitled to presume that this consent is current and informed.

Signature of Client ___________________ Print Name _____________________ Date _____________

By signing the Privacy Consent clause within the CSS Intake Assessment /Registration form the CSS Client is acknowledging that they have:-

Been issued with a Privacy Notice Given consent for TSA CSS services to disclose the information they have provided to other organisations as may be required to enable provision of agreed CSS assistance.

That the information provided is current.

That the client is aware that they can withdraw consent at any time.

That until such time as consent is withdrawn The Salvation Army will be entitled to presume that consent is current and informed.

SAMIS

New Clients - Recording Issue of Privacy Notice in SAMIS
In SAMIS, the Client Details page has a mandatory Privacy Notice field for recording the status of notice issue & consent.

Returning Clients (No record in SAMIS of issue of Privacy Notice)
For returning clients, where SAMIS does not show that a Privacy Notice has been issued, the CSS worker providing assistance must issue the client with a Privacy Notice and complete a new CSS Intake/Assessment registration form, for the client to sign confirming receipt of the Privacy Notice.

Public Display of Privacy Notice All TSA CSS Centres must display the A3 Version of the Privacy Notice (see attachment 2) within the reception area of the CSS Centre in a location where any reception staff can easily request clients to review.

Responsibility for Procedure Implementation:
Related Documents
Definitions

Internal Review
Preliminary Review
October, 2015:

Review of Territory wide implementation
Preliminary review of progress of Territory wide implementation of the CSS Privacy Notice Procedure to be undertaken as at the October 2015 meeting of AUS wide Doorways Reference Group (membership being all AUS DSPSs or their delegate) ensuring input from all AUS Divisions.

General Review

January, 2018.
AUS THQ Social Program Department will undertake an internal review to ensure that the CSS Privacy procedure continues to meet all required legislation.

Ongoing:
Procedure will be updated immediately, in the event that a change in legislation that impacts on this procedure, or the content of the attached privacy notices, comes into effect prior to January, 2018.

Procedure: Conflict of Interest Procedure

Defintion

A "conflict of interest" is a clash between your professional role and personal life and occurs where someone is supposed to act one way but has incentive to act in another way. There may be situations where there is the potential for a conflict of interest or an actual incident.

Staff and volunteers may experience a conflict of interest if they are asked for ER by immediate (e.g. sisters, brothers, mother, father) or extended family members (e.g. cousins, aunts, uncles) or close friends. This may be more common in rural or remote communities.

Instances where a conflict of interest may occur include (although are not limited to):

Where the relationship may make the worker/volunteer more or less likely to assist the client

Where the relationship may influence the level of assistance given

Where the relationship may blur professional boundaries, leaving the worker vulnerable to suspicion of favouritism.

Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to provide consistent practices identifying and managing conflicts of interests and ensure equitable treatment of all employees, officers and volunteers to avoid conflict of interests.

Scope

The CSS conflict of interest procedure is applicable to all Salvation Army Community Support Service (CSS) workers across the AUS Territory. It applies to all locations where The Salvation Army has an operational presence in relation to the delivery of CSS Services.

Effective Date

As of July 2016

Introduction

To ensure that The Salvation Army standards of integrity are upheld at all times, all clients, staff and volunteers will be treated with fairness and impartiality.

The conflict of interest procedure will outline identification and management of any potential conflicts of interest which arise within the services provided to clients by Community Support Services.

Procedure

The Centre Manager/Supervisor must ensure that the conflict of interest does not compromise ethical service delivery, employment or legal responsibilities of the organisation.

Procedures for instances of potential conflict of interest need to be handled with sensitivity for both client and staff member and all decisions clearly documented on the client's file.

The following procedures are to be adhered to by all employees, officers and volunteers to handle potential, perceived and actual conflict of interests.

Step 1 Staff/Volunteer Induction

For all new staff and volunteers, an explanation of potential conflict of interest in relation to delivery of Emergency Relief must be included in induction sessions.

Example:
A potential conflict of interest applies in circumstances where a family member or friend of a staff member/volunteer presents to that staff member/volunteer seeking Emergency Relief Assistance.
Under conflict of interest, a staff member or volunteers cannot undertake an Emergency Relief interview/assessment for a family member or friend.
It is also recommended that conflict of interest is also a standard item to include in all general staff and volunteer professional development and/or training sessions.

Step 2 Identifying and declaring conflicts of interest

All employees, Officers and volunteers are required to identify and declare any conflict of interest they are aware of as soon as possible by:

Advising the client a potential conflict of interest exists and obligation to advise direct supervisor and/or centre manager

Declaring their conflict of interest to the next level of management (to their direct report)

Any Officer must declare their conflict of interest and refer to DHQ
NB: No conflict of interest should preclude client need from being assessed in a timely and objective manner.
Step 3 Responding to and managing conflicts of interest

The centre manager will either delegate to another staff member or undertake the emergency relief interview/assessment themselves

In circumstances where the staff member/volunteer is the only available ER assessor at the site the declaration of conflict of interest must be referred to Corps Officer, or DSPS to undertake the ER assessment or provide guidance on steps to be taken to enable provision of the required service in a timely manner

Employees, Officers or volunteers who have declared the conflict of interest will accept the decisions of management in relation to the assessment and/or assistance given to the client

Step 4 Documenting conflicts of interest

All assistance provided is to be recorded in SAMIS as per normal practice

In the event of a potential conflict of interest in relation to general CSS client support:

Any potential conflict of interest must be declared at the commencement of any meeting in which the business of that meeting relates to the conflict of interest (e.g. Team case review meeting, and noted in the Minutes of that meeting)

Step 5 Breach of procedure/Failure to comply

Employees and volunteers must comply with related policies and procedures, otherwise:

Actions may result in disciplinary action in accordance with Official TSA Minutes, contract of employment, agreement (including possible dismissal in cases of serious conflict of interest or other serious misconduct)

The same procedures are to be followed if:

Staff or volunteers request emergency relief.

Implementation

Divisional Social Program Secretary

Consistent implementation of conflict of interest procedure across all CSS sites within the Division

CSS Manager,
Coordinator, Team Leader and/or Corps Officer

All employees, Officers and volunteers are made aware of this procedure during their induction
All CSS staff at the site are aware of the conflict of interest procedure
Procedure is reexamined in training opportunities
The conflict of interest procedure is included in the Site Operations Manual

CSS Workers

Adheres to the conflict of interest procedures
Advises direct line manager/site supervisor if a conflict of interest arises
Participates and contributes to management plan to manage conflict of interest
Adheres to management decisions
Participates and contributes to review processes (as required)

Related controlled documents
Reference Information
Related Legislation
The Salvation Army Employee Code of Conduct (2014)
The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory Official Privacy Statement
Terms and Defintions
The Information Privacy Act (2000) Victoria
The Privacy Act (1988) Commonwealth
Amendments to The Privacy Act, The National Privacy Principles (2001)
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Refer to Doorways CSS/ER Policy and Procedures Handbook.

Procedure: Emergency Relief Assistance to Employees and Volunteers

Defintion
Provision of TSA Emergency Relief - refer to Section 2 -Doorways CSS - Emergency Relief Handbook
Emergency relief is the provision of assistance and services to meet immediate needs of clients. Emergency relief may be a one off transaction or a number of episodes of support.
Conflict of Interest - Emergency Relief Assistance - refer to Section 4 - Doorways CSS/ER Policy and Procedures Handbook.
Staff and volunteers may experience a conflict of interest if they are asked for ER by immediate (e.g. sisters, brothers, mother, father) or extended family members (e.g. cousins, aunts, uncles) or close friends. This may be more common in rural or remote communities.

Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to provide consistent practices, standard client assessment procedures, and clarify eligibility requirements for employees, Officers and volunteers of The Salvation Army who may need to access emergency relief assistance.

The intent of this procedure is to ensure equitable and accessible service for any person who requires it, including employees and volunteers who seek ER. In order to achieve equitable treatment of all individuals and avoid conflict of interests, clear management processes are required to ensure that The Salvation Army standards of integrity are upheld at all times and equitable access is ensured for all individuals in need.

Scope

The provision of emergency relief to employees and volunteers procedure is applicable to all Salvation Army, Community Support Service (CSS) workers across the AUS Territory. It applies to all locations where The Salvation Army has an operational presence in relation to the delivery of CSS Services.

Effective Date

As of July 2016

Introduction

Staff members and volunteers are not immune from the possibility of experiencing personal financial crisis. In such a situation, the eligibility for a staff member or volunteer to receive emergency relief is not greater and not less than for any other person in the wider community.

The procedure regarding the provision of emergency relief to employees and volunteers will outline the phases and assessment processes to access ER support. This is to ensure equitable, fair and consistent ER processes and practices to minimise any potential conflicts of interest.

Procedure

Employees, Officers and volunteers must adhere to the following procedures as to follow due process, prevent the misuse of aid, and handle potential, perceived and actual conflict of interests.

Step 1 Eligibility

Any person who expresses a need may be eligible for emergency relief. All individuals, their situation and personal circumstances need to be assessed.

Step 2 Seeking assistance

If an employee or volunteer seeks assistance:

He/she must apply, be interviewed and their situation assessed and case information recorded.

Step 3 Interview and assessment

If an employee or volunteer seeks assistance:

He/she will be interviewed and assessed under the same guidelines, criteria and processes as any other applicant

He/she will be assessed by their immediate supervisor or Officer in charge of the centre

He/she is NOT authorised to conduct their own interview, assessment, write up their own case notes or approve their own grant request/assistance

Interviews and assessments of staff or volunteers requesting emergency relief assistance MUST be conducted by the Officer responsible for the centre or delegated to the Centre Manager.

Note: In the case of a Site Manager seeking emergency relief assistance, the interview, assessment and recording MUST be undertaken by that manager's immediate supervisor (i.e. Corps Officer, Network Director, Divisional CSS Coordinator, the DSPS or their delegate). The Divisional Social Program Secretary (or his/her delegate) must approve the assessed level of assistance granted for Managers.

Step 4 Record keeping

Records (client notes) of the interview must be completed in the same way as for any other client of the service. An audit trail must be in place, as for any client or episode of assistance. If emergency relief is approved, an audit trial will be recorded on SAMIS and will include:

Individual client file created to show the staff member/volunteer's own name and relevant details (pseudonyms are not acceptable)

Voucher numbers

Material aid assistance provided

Case notes

Assessment documents.

Step 5 Confidentiality

Similarly to any client:

The rights, privacy, dignity and confidentiality of employee or volunteer seeking ER must be upheld at all times

The interviewer/assessor will retain a hard copy of all records related to an assistance provided to a Manager, staff member or volunteer

These records will be held on file, marked "private and confidential" and made available for review by any audit team as required

If the interview needs to be conducted by telephone from DHQ, relevant documentation needs to be faxed/scanned and sent to the interviewer.

Step 6 Grievance process

If a staff member or volunteer seeking ER is dissatisfied with the outcome of the assessment process:

The individual can access a review process conducted by their DHQ at an authority level at least one level above that of the interviewer

Should the initial review not result in an appropriate resolution the usual grievance procedures may be employed.

Implementation

Divisional Social Program Secretary

Consistent implementation of provision of ER to employees and volunteers procedure across all CSS sites within the Division

CSS Manager,
Coordinator, Team Leader and Corps Officer

All employees and volunteers are made aware of this provision of ER to employees and volunteers procedure during their induction

All CSS staff at the site are aware of the procedure

Procedure is reexamined in training opportunities

The provision of ER to employees and volunteers procedure is included in the Site Operations Manual

CSS Workers

Adheres to the provision of ER to employees and volunteers procedures

Advises direct line manager/site supervisor if they are seeking ER

Participates and contributes to management plan to manage provision of ER to employees and volunteers

Adheres to management decisions

Participates and contributes to review processes (as required)

Reference Information

Provision of emergency relief assistance
Conflict of interest
The Salvation Army Employee Code of Conduct (2014)
The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory Official Privacy Statement

Related legistation

The Information Privacy Act (2000) Victoria
The Privacy Act (1988) Commonwealth
Amendments to The Privacy Act, The National Privacy Principles (2001)

Terms and defintions
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Refer to Doorways CSS/ER Policy and Procedures Handbook

4.2 Related Policies

- 4.2.1 What is a TSA Minute
- 4.2.2 Where are TSA Minutes located
- 4.2.3 How to access the TSA Minute Book
- 4.2.4 List of TSA Minutes relevant to ER Delivery

4.2.1 What is a TSA Minute

Definition
Minutes are statements of policy or procedure covering governance, business, and operational issues for The Salvation Army.

Purpose
See: Guide to Official Minutes V2 (AAA) for more details.
Minutes should be a first reference point when checking for official policy on a subject. They are designed to provide details of policy and related processes and documents. Communications in Minute form expand upon and modify various Orders and Regulations

Minutes are issued by International Headquarters of The Salvation Army (IHQ) and Territorial Headquarters (THQ), after being through an approval process. In this territory, they are approved by the Territorial Policy Council (TPC) and/or the Territorial Finance Council (TFC), through the Chief Secretary's office.

Reviews
Official Minutes are subject to time-tabled and appropriately transparent review.

Scope
Minutes are for all officers, employees, volunteers and contractors, including those of Salvos Stores, The Salvation Army Employment Plus, Geelong Conference Centre, and retired officers.

4.2.2 Where are TSA Minutes located
https://apps.aus.salvationarmy.org/apps/portal/porthome.nsf/Homev2?Open#
The TSA Minute Book is located in a central electronic repository accessed via The Salvation Army Portal. See link.
Step 1
4.2.3 How to access the TSA Minute Book

Open The Salvation Army portal. Enter your user name and password to access to site. Insert details.

Username: Your name (e.g. John Smith)

Password: Your email password
Step 2
Click log in.
Step 3
This will open your Home page. Click the link Open Database.

A prompt box will ask you to select the database you want to access. There are several to choose from. In this instance, type Minute Book into the search bar in the middle of the screen.
Step 4
Click ok.

This will open the AUS Minute Book.

There are many official Minutes that relate to the operations and service delivery at ER sites.

To search the Minutes, use the left side bar to navigate different categories via the Index tab.

Otherwise, the Minute Book is divided into four sections and you can also search via these categories:
Step 5
Information can be sought through any of these links. Select relevant section. Click on link.

Once you have selected the Index page and clicked the link, it will open with a list of categories. Navigate through topics to locate specific TSA Minutes and click on link to open.
Step 6
Otherwise, you can navigate through Section or by Minute Code (if known).

To open the official Minute, click on the category if wish to access. For example, CENTRE MANAGERS.
Step 7
Click on the link.

This will display various Minutes which are printable PDF documents.

Please note, there may be attachments to be read or considered in conjunction with the official Minutes.

4.2.4 List of TSA Minutes relevant to ER Delivery

Below is a comprehensive list of TSA policies in the Minute Book that relates to ER operations and service delivery. There are more official Minutes in the database, however these relate to other program areas and operations of the TSA.

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Procedure: Privacy Notice CSS - Emergency Relief delivery - Procedure: Conflict of Interest Procedure - Procedure: Emergency Relief Assistance to Employees and Volunteers The Salvation Army is committed to ensuring that clients accessing services within its Community Support Services (CSS) are fully informed of the Privacy Principles in place within The Salvation Army and are aware of how these Privacy Principles apply to the personal and/or sensitive information they may provide during the process of assistance provision.

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Privacy Policy

The Orange Door is committed to safeguarding the privacy of your information.

The Orange Door will only collect, use and disclose your information (including personal and health information) in line with relevant laws, including the

Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic), the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic), the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic) and the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 (Vic).

To do our job, The Orange Door needs relevant information about clients and other people.

When working with a client, we will explain why we need information and what it will be used for. We might also need to find out more from other places.

For example, we might seek information from the police about a person using violence, to help us identify if there is a serious risk. The more relevant information that is available, the better service The Orange Door can provide.

Sometimes, a worker at The Orange Door will need to talk to a worker from a different organisation about a client. This will only be done to improve the service provided.

Where a client has agreed to be referred from The Orange Door to a community service, The Orange Door will share relevant information to help that service do its job. This will mean that clients won't have to re-tell their story.

The Orange Door stores information securely and takes all reasonable steps to safeguard information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, modifications or disclosures.

Wherever appropriate, safe and reasonable to do so, we will seek a client's views on how and when their information is used.

You may ask us to deal with your information in a particular way, and we will do what we can to meet your request.

There are times when The Orange Door will be legally required to use your information in a particular way – for example, where there is a serious risk to a person’s safety.

You have the right to request access to your information that is held by The Orange Door. We can usually provide this, unless it would affect someone else’s privacy or safety.

If you identify information that is incorrect, you may request for it to be corrected.

If you have any privacy queries or complaints, contact The Orange Door in your area and ask for the Manager or email privacy@familysafety.vic.gov.au

If you are not satisfied with The Orange Door’s response to your privacy query or complaint, you may also contact:

the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner in relation to personal or sensitive information (PO Box 24274 Melbourne VIC 3001 or by email to privacy@cpdp.vic.gov.au); and/or

the Health Complaints Commissioner in relation to health information

https://orangedoor.vic.gov.au/privacy-policy

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Safe Steps has a long and proud history of advocating for social change and policy reform. Our research and policy work is informed by the lived experiences of women and children impacted by family violence and seeks to ensure that their voices are at the heart of all relevant policy reforms.

Our goal is to influence Government policy and community attitudes and position Safe Steps as a thought leader in the fields of family violence and gender equality, drawing on our extensive expertise in the family violence sector.

Our policy and advocacy work

Clearly articulates the needs and experiences of women and children accessing our service

Shines a light on the complex social structures that stand in the way of women and children's safety and independence

Is evidence-based and draws upon the best available local, national and international research and data

All client case studies have been de-identified and are provided with the consent of the victim-survivor.'

Policy submissions:

Submission prepared by safe steps for the Joint Select Committee Inquiry into Australia's Family Law System (January 2020) | view PDF

Submission to The Treasury's Review of early release of superannuation benefits (February 2019) | view PDF

Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission's Review of the Family Law System Discussion Paper | view PDF

Submission Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Bill 2018 | view PDF

Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Inquiry into the practice of dowry and the incidence of dowry abuse in Australia. | view PDF

Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission's Review of the Family Law Systems - Issues Paper (May 2018) | view PDF

Treasury Review of the Early Release of Superannuation Benefits (March 2018) | view PDF

Inquiry into the Family Law Amendment (Parenting Management Hearings) Bill 2017 (February 2018) | view PDF

Inquiry into the Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2017 (February 2018) | view PDF

Submission to Family Safety Victoria: Family Violence Information Sharing Reforms (October 2017) | view PDF

Senate Finance and Public Administration Committee - Inquiry into the Delivery of National Outcome 4 of the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children (1800RESPECT) (November 2017) | view PDF

Victorian Law Reform Commission Review of the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996 (October 2017) | view PDF

Submission made as part of SafeNET to the Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and Cross-Examination of Parties) Bill 2017 (July 2017) | view PDF

Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into a Better Family Law System to Support and Protect Those Affected by Family Violence (May 2017) | view PDF

Submission to the Victorian Government's Information Sharing Legislative Reforms (August 2016) | view PDF

Joint Submission with Justice Connect Homeless Law to the Victorian Residential Tenancies Act Review: Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants (May 2016) | view PDF

Submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Inquiry into Domestic Violence and Gender Inequality (April 2016) | view PDF

Submission on the Victorian Gender Equality Strategy (March 2016) | view PDF

Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry into 'revenge porn' (January 2016) | view PDF

Submission: Criminal Code Amendment (Private Sexual Material) Bill 2015 | view PDF

Submission to the Victorian Law Reform Commission: Victims of Crime in the Criminal Trial Process (November 2015) | view PDF

Submission to the Victorian Government - Roadmap for Reform: Strong Families, Safe Children (November 2015) | view PDF

Submission to Family Law Council: Families with Complex Needs and the Intersection of the Family Law and Child Protection Systems (October 2015) | view PDF

Submission on Mental Health Strategy (September 2015) | view PDF

Submission to the Royal Commission into Family Violence (June 2015) | view PDF

Research

Women and children without permanent residency experiencing family violence
Published by Safe Steps, November 2019
Women and children without permanent residency who experience family violence face numerable and compounding barriers to safety in Australia, including access to safe and secure housing for themselves and their children. Women without permanent residency are impacted by visa requirements which restrict their access to income and support services.

A critical lack of safe, ongoing accommodation increases women's dependence on, and inability to leave, violent partners, ex-partners or family members. The significant shortfall in crisis accommodation results in a heavy reliance by the family violence and homelessness sectors on 'ad hoc' accommodation, such as motels. Demand for crisis accommodation is compounded by a lack of affordable long-term housing options for victim-survivors and their dependents to safely exit into.

This paper has involved interviewing family violence workers from Safe Step s and other services about their experiences working with women without permanent residency, and speaking directly to victim-survivors and includes wide-ranging recommendations for government and service providers.

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📹Baptcare Whistleblower Policy & Procedure

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The purpose of this policy & procedure is to: a) encourage staff, customers and other stakeholders to act promptly in the reporting of matters or incidents that may cause harm to individuals or financial or non-financial loss to Baptcare or damage to its reputation; b) enable Baptcare to deal with reports from whistleblowers in a way that will protect the identity of the whistleblower and provide for the secure storage of the information provided; c) establish a supportive environment to raise issues of legitimate concern to Baptcare without a person fearing any kind of recriminations or disadvantage; d) help to ensure Baptcare maintains the highest standards of ethical behaviour and integrity.

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📹Northside Community Service Policies & Procedures

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Drawing together relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards, our policies and procedures provide security, safety and model better practice for our clients, staff members and general communities.

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All programs and activities conducted by Northside Community Service and our staff members are provided within a comprehensive framework of policies and procedures. Drawing together relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards, our policies and procedures provide security, safety and model better practice for our clients, staff members and general communities. Of particular importance to our vision for a fair and inclusive community, is a commitment to the Human Rights Act, 2004. The provisions of the Act are to apply to all activities (both internal and external) of Northside Community Service. All staff members, both paid and unpaid are covered by the provision of the Act in all that they do (including but not limited to how they conduct themselves and how they relate to service users).

Below you will find a selection of key policies and procedures applying to the entire organisation. For additional information or documentation, please contact Northside Community Service by phone on 02 6257 2255 or by email to feedback@northside.asn.au
Child Protection (Governance)Client Privacy Policy Human Rights Act 2004 Policy Whistleblower Policy

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WORCESTER - Patients at St. Vincent Hospital are now allowed to have one visitor per day during their stay between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., as the hospital announced new visitation policies Thursday.

"We have done our due diligence and piloted this initial phase of welcoming visitors back to our hospital. Our safety standards are working, and they are designed to offer peace of mind to patients and their loved ones receiving care," said St. Vincent Hospital CEO Carolyn Jackson. "As we continue to navigate through this next phase of allowing visitation, nothing is more important to us than ensuring our community has access to safe care. We will continue to monitor our progress and look forward to further expanding visitor access in the coming months."

The new policy applies to inpatients who are not COVID positive, outpatient surgical patients, procedural patients and patients in the emergency department, although emergency patients are only allowed a visitor if the patient is in a private room and is not COVID positive or potentially COVID positive. The current visitor policy for the Center for Women and Infants has not changed

Exceptions to the visitor policy include end of life situations, patients under the age of 18 and patients who need a support person for cognitive or physical reasons.

Visitors will be screened for symptoms prior to entering the hospital. All visitors must also wear masks during their entire visit and practice social distancing and hand hygiene. Any visitor not meeting screening criteria will not be permitted to enter the hospital.

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WORCESTER - Patients at St. Vincent Hospital are now allowed to have one visitor per day during their stay between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., as the hospital announced new visitation policies Thursday. "We have done our due diligence and piloted this initial phase of welcoming visitors back to our hospital.