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5. Analysis of current assessment processes
5. Analysis of current assessment processes The following section describes the research team's analysis of the various wage determination processes identified during the research project. 5.1 Historical models Many Business Services pay wages based on their capacity to pay, or in some cases, on historical …
6. Industrial relations, training and variability
6. Industrial relations, training and variability 6.1 The role of unions and industrial relations bodies 6.1.1 Unions Some difficulty was experienced in engaging union representatives during the consultation process, although two union groups were consulted regarding issues associated with wage rates for employees in …
7. Assessment tool comparison
7. Assessment tool comparison 7.1 Assessment tool comparison matrix To evaluate the relative strengths and weaknesses of existing wage assessment processes being employed by Business Services, a matrix incorporating a range of criteria defining elements of each process was developed. The matrix addresses each …
8. Recommendations
8. Recommendations The following recommendations have been formed on the basis of findings from the research project, including background research and a broad consultative process engaging a diverse group of stakeholders. 8.1 Design of a single assessment tool Recommendation 1 A single wage assessment tool for wage …
Appendix A Applicable Disability Services Standards
Appendix A Applicable Disability Services Standards The following lists the 11 Disability Service Standards, and the supporting standards of those directly related to the provision of employment support. Standard 1 Service Access Each consumer seeking a service has access to a service on the basis of relative need and …
Appendix B The Model Clause
Appendix B The Model Clause A model clause 1. Workers Eligible For A Supported Wage This clause defines the conditions which will apply to employees who because of the effects of a disability are eligible for a supported wage under the terms of this agreement/award. In the context of this clause, the following …
References
References ACTRAC 1994, Users guide to course design for competency-based curriculum , ACTRAC Products, Canberra. Barkman, D. 1993, Designing Skill-Based Pay, The Business Center, Knoxville Tennessee. Bridge, A. 1997, The role of competency-based training within capability learning [Online, accessed 5 Jan. 2001]. …
Why do children come into out-of-home care?
Why do children come into out-of-home care? The vast majority of parents, supported by the community and the broad range of government supports and services available to all families, have the capacity to raise happy, healthy children. Some families need more assistance and the various forms of support services …
What is out-of-home care?
What is out-of-home care? Out-of-home care provides alternative accommodation for children and young people who are unable to live with their parents. In most cases, children in out-of-home care are also on a care and protection order. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) characterises a number of …
How many Australian children experience out-of-home care?
How many Australian children experience out-of-home care? At 30 June 2009, more than 34,000 children and young people were in out-of-home care. The AIHW reports that the number of children in out-of-home care in Australia increased by 44 per cent between 1999 and 2009. The proportion of children in out-of-home care …