1. Introduction

For this session, you will be working with a scenario based on an older adult named Maria. There has been a safeguarding concern raised about Maria, the full details for which you will need to investigate as part of AASW Code of Ethics and adherence to the competence standards relevant to your practice (See also Professional Standards for Australia).

Please download the reflection document below to:

• Guide you as you work through the topic
• Help provide evidence for your thinking and learning

The aim of the session is to stretch and develop your skills in Adult Safeguarding enquiry and assessment. You will be provided with referral documentation and information, upon which you are meant to make decisions, recording your reasons as to why.

This material is designed to develop your skills in:

• Risk assessment
• Professional curiosity
• Managing difficult conversations
• Observation
• Communication

By the end of this session you will be able to identify your areas of strength and opportunities for growth in:

• Observation and assessment
• Risk assessment and linking to relevant legislation
• Professional curiosity and making safeguarding personal