This model comes with a number of practical step-by-step resources that have been developed to support implementation of the standard in CSOs requiring less ‘Basic’ sophisticated risk controls. These are not intended to be comprehensive, but focus on areas of greatest need as identified by NDS members. These resources can be found on the : Leadership Governance Structure and Charter – Strategy and Planning Strategic Plan – Innovations, Quality and Improvement Client Services Charter – People WHS Management System Audit – People WHS Home Checklist – Client and Market Focus Marketing Plan – Risk Management for Support Workers (forthcoming 2012). A wide range of resources and learning opportunities are available to assist community service organisations to undertake effective risk management: DHHS Funded Agency Channel Other resources available to organisations include training, risk consulting partners, mentoring with like organisations, industry bodies and insurance companies, financial institutions etc. Organisations must still recognise and implement external requirement such as: Due diligence requirements DHS Standards AS/NZ ISO 31000-2009 Victorian State Disability Plan 2002–2012 Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act How to use the Model The model is designed around a process, which is detailed below: Use the Quick Self-Assessment to understand your organisation’s context Complete self-assessment Checklists to identify your risk controls gaps Complete Key Element Summary Table for overview of risk management level Formulate goals to address gaps in risk management Develop a Risk Matrix for your organisation Use the risk matrix to evaluate and prioritise key risks
This model comes with a number of practical step-by-step resources that have been developed to support implementation of the ‘Basic’ standard in CSOs requiring less sophisticated risk controls. These are not intended to be comprehensive, but focus on areas of greatest need as identified by NDS members. These resources can be found on the : Leadership – Governance Structure and Charter Strategy and Planning – Strategic Plan Innovations, Quality and Improvement – Client Services Charter People – WHS Management System Audit People – WHS Home Checklist Client and Market Focus – Marketing Plan Risk Management for Support Workers (forthcoming 2012). A wide range of resources and learning opportunities are available to assist community service organisations to undertake effective risk management: DHHS Funded Agency Channel Other resources available to organisations include training, risk consulting partners, mentoring with like organisations, industry bodies and insurance companies, financial institutions etc. Organisations must still recognise and implement external requirement such as: Due diligence requirements DHS Standards AS/NZ ISO 31000-2009 Victorian State Disability Plan 2002–2012 Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act How to use the Model The model is designed around a process, which is detailed below: Use the Quick Self-Assessment to understand your organisation’s context Complete self-assessment Checklists to identify your risk controls gaps Complete Key Element Summary Table for overview of risk management level Formulate goals to address gaps in risk management Develop a Risk Matrix for your organisation Use the risk matrix to evaluate and prioritise key risks
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