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Maintain positive working relationships with motel proprietors ongoing Direct Services Coordinators Referral Pathways & Accommodation Women with a disability housed in motel accommodation (if requested) are safely orientated to the area WDVCS outreach orientates women to the motel and surrounding area to move around safely and independently If after hours: CARS worker contacted to orientate women Direct Services Coordinators Referral Pathways & Accommodation Systematic review of WDVCS policies and procedures which demonstrate that they are effective and being followed WDVCS staff meetings review effectiveness of policies and procedures on a regular bases Crisis Support Advocates are supported to explore their professional practice within supervision ongoing CEO, Coordinator - Quality and Training Direct Service Coordinators, Women with cognitive impairments are supported to better understand their rights and responsibilities in WDVCS accommodation An induction package for Trish’s Place using appropriate language for women with cognitive impairments is developed Induction package includes information for women accommodated in motels June 2013 Direct Service Coordinators Increase Crisis Support Advocates capacity to support women who identify as having a mental illness WDVCS develop a clear process for Crisis Support Advocates to seek internal and external expertise through consultation as required Develop a relationship with a General Practice with expertise in mental health for women staying at Trish’s Place to access as required Improved outcomes for women with mental health support needs accessing family violence crisis response July 2014 July 2014 ongoing Coordinator - Quality and Training Direct Service Coordinators CEO, Leadership Team
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