Profession and socierty
Choose current policy to the treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the health, social or Justice system in Australia.
Critically review the policy based on:
Evidence for its effectiveness in achieving its stated aims/ purposes
Briefly outline the background/ context (describe the studied populace group, some of their challenges/ position) what the policy is called and its aims/ purposes.
Explain the factors that led to the creation of the policy.
Explain/ evidence: summarise the main elements of the policy and who it aims to protect
Identify one way the policy has been successful in achieving its aims
Explain/ the evidence: Explain how and why it is successful. Support your argument an examples or evidence (include a reference)
Explain how and why it is unsuccessful. Support your argument with an example or evidence including (a reference)
Explain / evidence: Critically appraise on the policy’s relevance and usefulness in protecting the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
How effective and / or ineffective was the policy and why? Support your argument with an example or evidence (include a reference)
Do not introduce any new ideas or facts
What is your final position? Final comments.
Reflect on lectures 1- 6- to see if you can synthesise material covered (human rights, justice, policies, systems, law, regulations) See if any of the areas covered in the lectures may be useful for the assessment