Dignity of Risk framework within the Community Aged Care Sector

Developed by the National Sector Support and Development Dignity of Risk Working Group, the Dignity of Risk Framework offers a practical, person-centred approach to assist CHSP providers in confidently balancing client choice, duty of care, and appropriate documentation in daily practice

This interactive 2-hour online workshop will support staff to understand dignity of risk and how this aligns with our duty of care to older people within a wellness and reablement approach. We will also introduce the Dignity of Risk framework for community aged care providers and how it can be applied to support organisations understand and embed dignity of risk processes within their team.

This will include discussion of:

• what is Dignity of Risk?

• how / when should dignity of risk be applied and how does it support good practice?

• alignment between Dignity of Risk and Duty of Care

• how to document dignity of risk appropriately

• the Dignity of Risk framework for community aged care providers – key inclusions and how it can be used to support implementation.

• organisational supports required for effective Dignity of Risk (in line with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act 2024 and the ACQSC’s Dignity of Risk resources)

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• confidently support clients to take positive risks

• demonstrate compliance with rights-based care requirements

• use clear, proportionate documentation approaches

• embed Dignity of Risk into everyday practice, not just policy

This workshop translates the Dignity of Risk Framework for providers into practical, actionable steps you can use immediately.

There will be references to, and 1 interactive case study where learning can be applied to realistic scenarios touching on:

• Lifestyle choices and independence

• Refusal of services or supports

• Falls risk and mobility decisions

• Social isolation and community access

Who should attend:

CHSP and Support at Home providers, care managers, team leaders, care coordinators, and decision makers.

Facilitator: Kate Pascale, KPA

Limited places: Up to 3 people from the same organisation can attend. Duplicate orders will be cancelled. Places for this event are limited. This is so we can give you the best experience by keeping the workshop small. If you can't attend, please cancel your ticket or let us know on sectordevelopment@bayside.vic.gov.au

These workshops are for Commonwealth Home Support Program and Support at Home providers, employees and volunteers. Numbers may be limited per provider.

Although funding for this has been provided by the Australian Government, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government.