Setting appropriate activities for partners
After a discussion with a partner you will need to determine the most appropriate activities for them to undertake. To decide which activities are the most appropriate you should consider:
- the partner's individual circumstances
- whether the activity is suitable for the partner
- whether the partner has work preparation obligations or work obligations
Note you do not need to seek the client's agreement to the activities that you require them to complete.
Once you and the partner have discussed which activities will be appropriate include them in the partner's Service Plan.
Types of activities
You should refer the partner to appropriate activities to improve their work-readiness or prospects for employment.
Appropriate activities may include (but are not limited to):
Work obligations | Work preparation obligations |
A job interview | |
Contacting employers | |
Developing or updating a C.V. | Developing or updating a C.V. |
Obtaining a driver's licence | Obtaining a driver's licence |
Work assessment | Work assessment |
Programme or seminar to increase particular skills or enhance motivation | Programme or seminar to increase particular skills or enhance motivation |
Work experience or work exploration activity | Work experience or work exploration activity |
Employment related training | Employment related training |
Completing a high school qualification | |
Completing further study | Completing further study |
Researching childcare options available in the community | Researching childcare options available in the community |
You must take reasonable steps to arrange for the partner to undertake an activity.
Note a partner must not be required to undertake Activity in Community. If a partner would like to undertake an Activity in the Community you may include it in their Service Plan. However, if the partner fails to complete the activity you must not initiate an obligations failure.
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