The information provided in this document is intended for general use only. It is not a definitive guide to the law and best practice, does not constitute formal advice, and does not take into consideration the particular circumstances and needs of your organisation. effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document at the date of publication. NDS cannot be held responsible and extends no warranties as to the suitability of the information in this document for any particular purpose and for actions taken by third parties. © National Disability Services 2010, 2011 This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. ISBN 978-0-9805081-2-3 Published: tbc Review date: December 2012 Contents Introduction 4 Why Risk Management 4 How this Works 5 Supporting Materials 7 How to Use the Model 8 Step 1: Use the Quick Self-Assessment to understand your organisation’s context 9 Quick Self-Assessment 9 Step 2: Complete self-assessment Checklists to identify your risk controls gaps 13 Step 3: Complete Key Element Summary Table for overview of risk management level 15 Key Element Summary 15 Formulate goals to address gaps in risk management 21 Step 4: Develop a Risk Matrix for your organisation 21 Step 5: Use the risk matrix to evaluate and prioritise key risks 23 Step 6: Develop a Risk Improvement Plan 23
The information provided in this document is intended for general use only. It is not a definitive guide to the law and best practice, does not constitute formal advice, and does not take into consideration the particular circumstances and needs of your organisation. effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document at the date of publication. NDS cannot be held responsible and extends no warranties as to the suitability of the information in this document for any particular purpose and for actions taken by third parties. © National Disability Services 2010, 2011 This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. ISBN 978-0-9805081-2-3 Published: tbc Review date: December 2012 Contents Introduction 4 Why Risk Management 4 How this Works 5 Supporting Materials 7 How to Use the Model 8 Step 1: Use the Quick Self-Assessment to understand your organisation’s context 9 Quick Self-Assessment 9 Step 2: Complete self-assessment Checklists to identify your risk controls gaps 13 Step 3: Complete Key Element Summary Table for overview of risk management level 15 Key Element Summary 15 Formulate goals to address gaps in risk management 21 Step 4: Develop a Risk Matrix for your organisation 21 Step 5: Use the risk matrix to evaluate and prioritise key risks 23 Step 6: Develop a Risk Improvement Plan 23