Agencies act without Agencies establish Separate partners Partners put their Links between reference to each ongoing ties plan the alignment resources into a separate other, although the provide limited of their activities. pool for a common agencies draw actions of one may support to an activity Duplication of purpose, but them into a single affect the other(s). undertaken by the activities and remain separate. system. agency. resources is Responsibility for Boundaries Communication and minimised. using the pooled between the sharing information Requires agreed resources is shared agencies dissolve is emphasised. plans and protocols by each of them. as they merge Requires a or the appointment Requires common some or all of willingness to work of a coordinator or goals and their activities, together for common manager. philosophy and processes or goals, goodwill and agreed plans and assets. some mutual governance and understanding. administrative arrangements. Examples include Examples include Examples include Examples include learning and the appointment of the establishment preventative or information sharing a hub coordinator of shared service networks and open to provide strong centres or two or place access to each links between more organisations management other’s facilities and existing services, or joining together to programs. It can services. developing joint provide a single also involve the funding proposals service. merger of similar for new agencies to form a single larger programs. organisation. Source: QCOSS (2013) Strengthening referral pathways For many of those who access FWC services at a time of financial crisis, financial capability is just one aspect of their overall financial wellbeing, with a range of other issues, such as income adequacy, housing, utility costs, health care and relationship services also essential factors that require addressing. This reinforces the principle that the FWC cannot be seen in isolation from other areas of Australian Government policy and programs. The FWC must continue to build stronger linkages across a range of community services, including family relationship services, jobactive/job network provider, domestic and family violence services, mental health and housing programs. In order to strengthen integrated service delivery, one main change to the FWC program guidelines is proposed: FWC providers would be contractually required to establish formal relationships and referral pathways with other FWC providers and other relevant services including Family Relationship services, jobactive/job network providers and/or other appropriate services in their funded areas. DSS will develop guidance material to assist service providers in building cooperation and collaboration that allows flexibility for providers to establish relationships that meet local and community needs.
Agencies act without reference to each other, although the actions of one may affect the other(s). Agencies establish ongoing ties provide limited support to an activity undertaken by the agency. Communication and sharing information is emphasised. Requires a willingness to work together for common goals, goodwill and some mutual understanding. Separate partners plan the alignment of their activities. Duplication of activities and resources is minimised. Requires agreed plans and protocols or the appointment of a coordinator or manager. Partners put their resources into a pool for a common purpose, but remain separate. Responsibility for using the pooled resources is shared by each of them. Requires common goals and philosophy and agreed plans and governance and administrative arrangements. Links between separate agencies draw them into a single system. Boundaries between the agencies dissolve as they merge some or all of their activities, processes or assets. Examples include learning and information sharing networks and open access to each other’s facilities and services. Examples include the appointment of a hub coordinator to provide strong links between existing services, or developing joint funding proposals for new programs. Examples include the establishment of shared service centres or two or more organisations joining together to provide a single service. Examples include preventative or place management programs. It can also involve the merger of similar agencies to form a single larger organisation. Source: QCOSS (2013) Strengthening referral pathways For many of those who access FWC services at a time of financial crisis, financial capability is just one aspect of their overall financial wellbeing, with a range of other issues, such as income adequacy, housing, utility costs, health care and relationship services also essential factors that require addressing. This reinforces the principle that the FWC cannot be seen in isolation from other areas of Australian Government policy and programs. The FWC must continue to build stronger linkages across a range of community services, including family relationship services, jobactive/job network provider, domestic and family violence services, mental health and housing programs. In order to strengthen integrated service delivery, one main change to the FWC program guidelines is proposed: FWC providers would be contractually required to establish formal relationships and referral pathways with other FWC providers and other relevant services including Family Relationship services, jobactive/job network providers and/or other appropriate services in their funded areas. DSS will develop guidance material to assist service providers in building cooperation and collaboration that allows flexibility for providers to establish relationships that meet local and community needs.
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