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Choice and empowerment
General
General Choice and empowermentFor example, control and choice in daily life; decision making; sets and pursues own goals; chooses supports and services; able to self-advocate; have a say in services; self-reliance and resilience;...
Control and choice in daily life
Control and choice in daily life Choice and empowermentFor example, living the way you want to; having control and choice in daily living activities and lifestyle (including personal and social life); choosing what to do and when to do it; having the...
Decision making
Decision making Choice and empowermentFor example, having the skills, confidence and knowledge to make decisions; controlling the important decisions in life; contribute to decision making to the extent able to or want to; capacity to communicate or...
Sets and pursues own goals
Sets and pursues own goals Choice and empowermentFor example, having goals that you want to work on that are meaningful and relevant to you; being involved in setting goals (including life, therapy or service goals); having your views on goals heard;...
Chooses supports and services
Chooses supports and services Choice and empowermentFor example, choosing services and supports that best meet your needs or enable you to do the things you want to do; managing supports as much as you wish; being in control of what, how and when...
Able to self-advocate
Able to self-advocate Choice and empowermentFor example, understanding your rights and the rights of your family members; having the skills and confidence to self-advocate and protect rights; being able to speak up or ask for help if you have issues;...
Have a say in services
Have a say in services Choice and empowermentFor example, being able to have a say in services that provide support to you; being able to give feedback and make complaints; able to participate in the co-design and co-delivery of services so that the...
Self-reliance and resilience
Self-reliance and resilience Choice and empowermentFor example, your ability to meet your own needs; solve problems; cope with demands, setbacks and unexpected events; having the self-confidence, skills and knowledge to handle things.Question 1: Think...
Leadership, contribution and advocacy
Leadership, contribution and advocacy Choice and empowermentFor example, having the opportunities and skills to contribute to, lead, shape and influence the community.Question 1: Think about your leadership, contribution and advocacy. For example,...
Daily life
General
General Daily lifeFor example, adequate heating and cooling; clothing and bedding; cleanliness and comfort; nutritious food and clean water; materials and equipment to support participation; telecommunications; language and literacy; support with...
Heating and cooling
Heating and cooling Daily lifeFor example, having access to adequate heating and cooling.Question 1: Think about your access to heating and cooling. For example, having access to adequate heating and cooling. How has this changed for you since coming...
Clothing and bedding
Clothing and bedding Daily lifeFor example, access to adequate clothing, footwear and bedding.Question 1: Think about your access to clothing and bedding. For example, access to adequate clothing, footwear and bedding. How has this changed for you...
Cleanliness and comfort
Cleanliness and comfort Daily lifeFor example, having access to toilet, bathing (e.g. shower), laundry and being able to keep clean and presentable in line with individual preferences.Question 1: Think about your level of cleanliness and comfort. For...
Nutritious food and clean water
Nutritious food and clean water Daily lifeFor example, having access to sufficient and culturally appropriate nutritious food and clean water.Question 1: Think about your access to nutritious food and clean water. For example, having access...
Materials and equipment to support participation
Materials and equipment to support participation Daily lifeFor example, having access to the materials (e.g. computers, books), equipment (e.g. sports equipment) and assistive technology to enable participation in life activities such as school,...
Telecommunications
Telecommunications Daily lifeFor example, having access to telephone and internet and the skills to use them.Question 1: Think about your access to access and support with telecommunications. For example, having access to telephone and internet and...
Communication, language and literacy
Communication, language and literacy Daily lifeFor example, having access to adequate communication, language and literacy supports or skills development.Question 1: Think about your access to communication, language and literacy supports. For...
Support with activities of daily living/core activities
Support with activities of daily living/core activities Daily lifeFor example, having access to the necessary support to do the core activities of life such as eating, toileting, dressing, mobilising, communicating, medicating.Question 1: Think about...
Meaning and purpose
Meaning and purpose Daily lifeFor example, being able to find/reinforce meaning and purpose by engaging in activities that are enjoyable and/or provide a sense of purpose and self-worth, including spiritual practices.Question 1: Think about your sense...
Employment
General
General EmploymentFor example, career planning/knowledge; relevant job skills; relevant work experience; job seeking skills; positive work attitudes and appropriate behaviours; gain employment; reasonable accommodations and related supports; maintain...
Career planning/knowledge
Career planning/knowledge EmploymentFor example, getting career advice and information, identifying meaningful career goals, and making plans to achieve them.Question 1: Think about your career planning/knowledge. For example, getting career advice...
Relevant job skills
Relevant job skills EmploymentFor example, having the necessary technical skills including literacy, numeracy, communication, problem solving, and job-specific skills including skills for self-employment.Question 1: Think about your job skills. For...
Relevant work experience
Relevant work experience EmploymentFor example, having the relevant level of work experience that has resulted in general preparation for work and job-specific skills and know-how; building experience of work, work history and work success.Question 1:...
Job seeking skills
Job seeking skills EmploymentFor example, job search skills including having a current CV, finding suitable jobs via internet or other media and making direct contact, having interview and presentation skills (communication and appropriate clothing...
Positive work attitudes and appropriate behaviours
Positive work attitudes and appropriate behaviours EmploymentFor example, positive attitudes to work, motivation and aspirations around work, confidence, interpersonal and social skills relevant to the workplace.Question 1: Think about your...
Gain employment
Gain employment EmploymentFor example, being able to gain paid employment including part or full time, casual or subsidised employment or through self-employment.Question 1: Think about whether you have gained employment. For example, being able to...
Reasonable accommodations and related supports
Reasonable accommodations and related supports EmploymentFor example, access to specialist supports in the workplace and workplace adaptations; access to social networks and community supports, including mentoring, to assist with employment. Question...
Maintain employment
Maintain employment EmploymentFor example, having the skills to keep a job, managing changes to employment or career advancement, and maintaining self-employment.Question 1: Think about your ability to maintain employment. For example, having the...
Secure and sufficient work
Secure and sufficient work EmploymentFor example, having ongoing or secure work, having a secure income (including sick pay or holiday pay), feeling secure in your employment or self-employment.Question 1: Think about your job security. For example,...
Job satisfaction
Job satisfaction EmploymentFor example, liking the job role and being satisfied with salary, conditions and advancement opportunities, enjoying work, and having work-life balance. Question 1: Think about your job satisfaction. For example, liking the...
Family
General – Parents/caregivers
General - Parents/caregivers FamilyFor example, relationships between parents/caregivers and children; relationships between partners; relationships with family members; parenting skills/capacity; confidence/empowerment as a parent/caregiver.Question...
Relationships: parents/carers and children
Relationships: parents/caregivers and children FamilyFor example, having appropriate and stable relationships, having positive and supportive relationships, changing potentially harmful relationships to more positive ones, experiencing trust and...
Relationships: partners
Relationships: partners FamilyFor example, having positive relationships with your partner, having the skills to maintain and manage the partner relationship, having support from your partner, making decisions together, negotiating fair distribution...
Relationships: family members
Relationships: family members FamilyFor example, having positive relationships with your family (e.g. relatives, siblings), having a positive and supportive family environment, having the skills to maintain and manage family relationships, having...
Parenting skills/capacity
Parenting skills/capacity FamilyFor example, having communication skills (such as being able to talk to teachers, doctors and nurses about your children); anticipating and responding to your child’s needs; having the parenting skills, behaviours and...
Confidence/empowerment as a parent
Confidence/empowerment as a parent FamilyFor example, confidence to parent effectively and handle child problems; able to make decisions about caring for your child; feel like you are doing a good job as a parent; having a good idea what the job of...
General – Child/young person
General - Child/young person FamilyFor example, the child/young person is meeting developmental milestones; lives in a stable and supportive home; is developing the social skills to get along with others; has positive relationships with other...
Child: meeting developmental milestones
Child: meeting developmental milestones FamilyFor example, displaying age-appropriate skills such as communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and social emotional skills; is developmentally ready to start and learn at school.Question...
Child/young person: living in a stable and supportive home
Child/young person: living in a stable and supportive home FamilyFor example, the child/young person is able to live with their parent/s or family network, or live in a stable, safe and positive home environment, which is nurturing and provides...
Child/young person: social skills
Child/young person: social skills FamilyFor example, the social skills a child/young person needs to get along with others, such as controlling their temper, joining in on activities with other children/young people, taking part in conversations with...
Child/young person: relationship with peers
Child/young person: relationship with peers FamilyFor example, having positive, trusted and constructive relationships with others; having one or more friends a child/young person feels close to; reducing negative social influences and peer groups....
Child/young person: sense of culture and identity
Child/young person: sense of culture and identity FamilyFor example, having a positive sense of identity and self-esteem; being in touch with cultural or spiritual practices and have these practices valued and respected; feeling sense of connection...
Finance
General
General FinanceFor example, ability to cover a financial emergency; meet basic expenses; having adequate financial management skills; access to financial advice, products and supports; money for more than basic needs; sets and pursues long-term...
Cover a financial emergency
Cover a financial emergency FinanceFor example, can access money in an emergency; has strategies for when money is short or there is an unexpected expense; has some ‘rainy day’ savings; can draw on other resources to assist.Question 1: Think about...
Meet basic expenses
Meet basic expenses FinanceFor example, you might have a tight but stable budget; sufficient income to cover all necessary outgoings; ability to meet expenses and pay bills; manageable debt; can meet your immediate needs; have control over finances....
Financial management skills
Financial management skills FinanceFor example, able to manage your own money, make decisions about financial matters and deal with letters and financial forms; budget to live within your means; understand how to use and manage bank accounts; keep...
Access to financial advice, products and supports
Access to financial advice, products and supports FinanceFor example, access to affordable payment plans; to suitable financial products; to financial advice; access to debt management, debt counselling and solutions; knowing who to ask and where to...
Money for more than basic needs
Money for more than basic needs FinanceFor example, having access to disposable cash; increased income for non-essential things; able to afford some little extras; have the financial freedom to enjoy life. Question 1: Think about your having money for...
Sets and pursues long-term financial goals
Sets and pursues long-term financial goals FinanceFor example, able to make choices about life planning; planning for large expenses; setting long term financial goals; saving money for the future such as to purchase a car, home or support your...
Reduced financial worry
Reduced financial worry FinanceFor example, having less financial stress; feeling free from financial worry; being satisfied with your financial situation, increased financial security.Question 1: Think about your level of financial worry. For...
Health
General
General HealthFor example, social emotional health, physical health, mental health, harm reduction, self-management of health and wellbeing.Question 1: Think about your health. For example, social emotional health, physical health, mental health, harm...
Social emotional health
Social emotional health HealthFor example, developing resilience and a positive sense of self, self-esteem and self-confidence; emotionally healthy including emotion regulation; developing communication, relational and reflective skills to manage own...
Physical health
Physical health HealthFor example, has quality of life related to health including healthy weight, oral health, sexual and reproductive health, management of/recovery from trauma or injury, a healthy start in life and increased life...
Mental health
Mental health HealthFor example, having mental health and wellbeing, engaging in planned treatments (e.g. support from mental health practitioner and medication); dealing with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety and stress; engaging in process of...
Harm reduction
Harm reduction HealthFor example, reduced self-harm including managing substance use, managing/preventing intentional injuries and suicide behaviour, and keeping safe.Question 1: Think about your ability to manage or reduce harm to yourself. For...
Self-management: health and wellbeing
Self-management: health and wellbeing HealthFor example, attend to any injuries and receive the appropriate care, take medication, minimise exposure to injuries, maintain a healthy lifestyle including diet and physical activity, develop the...
Housing
General
General HousingFor example, access to housing modifications/supports; interim or crisis accommodation; safe housing and neighbourhood; stable housing; suitable housing; affordable housing.Question 1: Think about your housing circumstances. For...
Housing modification/ supports
Housing modifications/supports HousingFor example, housing modifications to suit special needs (e.g. rails, ramps), access to support to live independently.Question 1: Think about your housing modifications/supports needs. For example, housing...
Access to interim or crisis accommodation
Access to interim or crisis accommodation HousingFor example: access to safe, temporary, interim or emergency/crisis accommodation.Question 1: Think about your access to interim or crisis accommodation. For example: access to safe, temporary, interim...
Safe housing and neighbourhood
Safe housing and neighbourhood HousingFor example, feeling safe and secure at home, living in a safe neighbourhood, and having privacy.Question 1: Think about the safety of your housing. For example, feeling safe and secure at home, living in a safe...
Stable housing
Stable housing HousingFor example, having secure tenancy or mortgage, being able to maintain tenancy without defaulting, or having long term housing.Question 1: Think about your housing stability. For example, having secure tenancy or mortgage, being...
Suitable housing
Suitable housing HousingFor example, having a choice who to live with and where, in housing that is in a fit condition and has all the necessary utilities (e.g. electricity) and heating/cooling, that has access to shops, services and facilities (such...
Affordable housing
Affordable housing HousingFor example, you can meet your rent or mortgage, can afford repairs, your utility costs are reasonable.Question 1: Think about the affordability of your housing. For example, you can meet your rent or mortgage, can afford...
Justice
General
General JusticeFor example, the upholding and protection of personal rights, legal rights, and support for victims of crime.Question 1: Think about your experience obtaining justice. For example, the upholding and protection of personal rights, legal...
Personal rights
Personal rights JusticeFor example, the upholding and protection of political rights, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, access to justice, property rights, civil rights, rights to equality and non-discrimination.Question 1: Think about the...
Legal rights
Legal rights JusticeFor example, access to information and knowledge about legal rights and responsibilities; being able to obtain legal advice, assistance and support that is culturally appropriate or relevant to special needs; access to justice...
Support victims of crime
Support victims of crime JusticeFor example, being listened to when disclosing a crime; being offered comfort and emotional support; being provided with information about appropriate services (e.g. medical services, counselling, return to work);...
General – Offenders
General - Offenders JusticeFor example, upholding and protection of personal rights, legal rights, transition out of the justice system and community reintegration, reduced offending. Question 1: Think about your experiences with the justice...
Transition out of the justice system and community reintegration
Transition out of the justice system and community reintegration JusticeFor example, being supported to transition out of the justice system (e.g. completing orders or leaving custody); being supported to return to everyday life in community.Question...
Reduced offending
Reduced offending JusticeFor example, fewer and less severe offences; less involvement with the criminal justice system; diversion from the criminal justice system; decreased remands into custody; successfully address fines, warrants and conditions of...
Learning, skills and development
General
General Learning, skills and developmentFor example, personal development and living skills; access to education/training; attending education/training; reasonable accommodations and related supports; parental/caregiver and family engagement in...
Personal development and living skills
Personal development and living skills Learning, skills and developmentFor example, communication, interpersonal and social skills; life skills and skills for independence; self-confidence. Question 1: Think about your/your child’s personal...
Access to education/training
Access to education/training Learning, skills and developmentFor example, access to quality and relevant education including early childhood education, primary, secondary, and further education and training.Question 1: Think about your/your child’s...
Attending education/training
Attending education/training Learning, skills and developmentFor example, attending suitable education or training.Question 1: Think about your/your child’s attendance at education/training. For example, attending suitable education or training. How...
Reasonable accommodations and related supports
Reasonable accommodations and related supports Learning, skills and developmentFor example, feeling safe, secure and supported in education settings through the provision of reasonable accommodations, including assistance for individual and special...
Parental/caregiver and family engagement in supporting individual’s learning
Parental/caregiver and family engagement in supporting individual's learning Learning, skills and developmentFor example, parental/caregivers and family involvement in their child’s learning, in school activities and school community.Question 1: Think...
Participation and engagement in education/training
Participation and engagement in education/training Learning, skills and developmentFor example, engaged and benefitting from educational opportunities; enjoying and being satisfied with education; feeling confident and motivated to contribute and...
Achieving learning outcomes and qualifications
Achieving learning outcomes and qualifications Learning, skills and developmentFor example, literacy and numeracy skills; skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry and experimentation; skills and qualifications needed for employment and to...
Transition in and out of education/training
Transition in and out of education/training Learning, skills and developmentFor example, being informed and supported in transition processes and successfully transitioning from early childhood education/school to further training, employment or other...
Safety
General
General SafetyFor example, being safe where one lives or sleeps, safe relationships, safe environments, cyber safety, risk awareness, safely speak and act.Question 1: Think about your safety. For example, you are safe where you live or sleep, have...
Safe where live/sleep
Safe where live/sleep SafetyFor example, able to be safe, secure or protected where you live/sleep (including rough sleeping); being free from emotional, sexual, physical, psychological or financial abuse and violence where one lives; being free from...
Safe relationships
Safe relationships SafetyFor example, having positive and trusted relationships with others; being free from threat, abuse, violence, neglect and exploitation in relationships; rebuilding safe and supportive family relationships; having respectful...
Safe environments
Safe environments SafetyFor example, being free from injury, harm, harassment, bullying and victimisation and feeling safe in the community or local area, schools, workplaces, community services or other areas.Question 1: Think about your safety in...
Cyber safety
Cyber safety SafetyFor example, keeping safe while using technologies like the internet, computers, video games and mobile phones; being safe from bullying, harassment and exclusion online; understanding the risks of online and mobile communication...
Risk awareness
Risk awareness SafetyFor example, able to understand and manage risk and the consequences of risky behaviour; understand difference between safe and unsafe situations; recognise and resist peer pressure; identify options to protect own safety....
Safely speak up and act
Safely speak up and act SafetyFor example, feeling and being safe in raising concerns; being listened to, being believed, have concerns addressed; being supported to take control of an immediate situation and make decisions about the future. Question...
General – Perpetrators
General - Perpetrators SafetyFor example, changes in violent, abusive and controlling behaviour; increasingly having safe, respectful behaviours and attitudes (e.g. towards women); accepting responsibility for own feelings and actions and being...
Change in violent, abusive and controlling behaviour
Change in violent, abusive and controlling behaviour SafetyFor example, behaviours that are threatening, violent, bullying or controlling over victims/survivors, psychological/emotional abuse, sexual harassment, isolating behaviour, or economic...
Safe, respectful behaviours and attitudes
Safe, respectful behaviours and attitudes SafetyFor example, acting in a way that makes victims/survivors feel and are safe with their wellbeing and freedom respected, with their feelings, activities and opinions valued and affirmed.Question 1: Think...
Accept responsibility for own feelings and actions and are motivated to change
Accept responsibility for own feelings and actions and are motivated to change SafetyFor example, perpetrators have awareness of what constitutes violence and the impact of their beliefs and behaviours on others, accept responsibility for their...
Competence in conflict resolution and interpersonal relations
Competence in conflict resolution and interpersonal relations SafetyFor example, perpetrators develop the tools and strategies for non-violent and respectful behaviours and relationships, skills in dispute/conflict resolution and compromise. Question...
Services and government benefits
General
General Services and government benefitsFor example, receiving entitlements/government benefits; access to information about services; access to/receipt of crisis services and supports; access to/use of services.Question 1: Think about your access to...
Receiving entitlements/ government benefits
Receiving entitlements/government benefits Services and government benefitsFor example, getting the benefits you are entitled to, such as income support, rent assistance, aged or disability pension, healthcare card etc.Question 1: Think about your...
Access to information about services
Access to information about services Services and government benefitsFor example, having access to easy-to-understand information about where to find supports and services; knowing who to ask for help.Question 1: Think about your access to information...
Access to/receipt of crisis services and supports
Access to/receipt of crisis services and supports Services and government benefitsFor example, access to or receiving support and services in times of crisis or emergency.Question 1: Think about your access to/receipt of crisis services and supports....
Access to/use of services
Access to/use of services Services and government benefitsFor example, having access to services that meet your needs when you need them. This includes culturally safe and appropriate services, specialised services and advice (like housing, finance,...
Social inclusion
General
General Social inclusionFor example, social connections and relationships, social support, participation in community and social activities, feeling valued and belonging, connection to culture, having a say in community.Question 1: Think about your...
Social connections and relationships
Social connections and relationships Social inclusionFor example, having regular contact with people including family and friends, feeling connected to your community, having a broader social network, having positive relationships.Question 1: Think...
Social support
Social support Social inclusionFor example, getting help when you need it; assistance you give or receive from neighbours, friends, relatives, and others; getting access to small favours outside of the home; getting access to support in times of...
Participation in community and social activities
Participation in community and social activites Social inclusionFor example, being part of community activities such as arts, cultural, recreational or sporting activities; going to religious activities; being a member of a group, club or political...
Feeling valued and belonging
Feeling valued and belonging Social inclusionFor example, being treated with respect by others; being accepted by others for who you are; feeling valued by society; feeling like part of the community; having your competence and skill...
Connection to culture
Connection to culture Social inclusionFor example, being able to safely identify with your culture; having a knowledge of your culture; feeling connected to culture; being actively involved in or attending cultural events.Question 1: Think about your...
Have a say in community
Have a say in community Social inclusionFor example, being able to have a say in the general community; feeling like you have a stake in your community and society; voting; having a voice to raise your concerns and views.Question 1: Think about your...