Conflict of Interest
A ‘Conflict of Interest’ is a term used to describe a situation where a person with a position of trust has a decision that may result in them benefiting personally. Even if there is no improper conduct resulting from it, the appearance of a conflict of interest still remains. An example of this would be if a family member were to apply for a position at your organisation and you were on the panel to decide who gets the position. The family member may be the person best suited to the job. If this situation were to arise I would find out what the policies and procedures were in regards to this, and ask the advice of a supervisor. I would imagine that this would result in withdrawing from the panel for the interviews, …show more content…
I believe this means that as a client, you are protected from discrimination of any sort as a basic human right. An example of this is the ‘Companion Card’, where holders receive a second ‘companion' ticket at no charge at participating venues and on public transport. The ‘Companion Card’ is covered under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD), the Disability Services Act 2006 (QLD), and section 8 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth), where it is unlawful to discriminate against a person with a disability who requires the assistance of a companion. Each organisation has its own policies and procedures in regards to access and equity and must comply with all pertinent legislation (e.g. Human Rights Act 2010). As an excellent community service worker it would be my role to uphold social justice by applying these policies and procedures and relevant legislation to ensure that no-one is denied access to services. If a client’s needs couldn’t be provided for within the scope of the organisations practice then we would refer them to the appropriate service that does provide for them, so their needs are fully
A ‘Conflict of Interest’ is a term used to describe a situation where a person with a position of trust has a decision that may result in them benefiting personally. Even if there is no improper conduct resulting from it, the appearance of a conflict of interest still remains. An example of this would be if a family member were to apply for a position at your organisation and you were on the panel to decide who gets the position. The family member may be the person best suited to the job. If this situation were to arise I would find out what the policies and procedures were in regards to this, and ask the advice of a supervisor. I would imagine that this would result in withdrawing from the panel for the interviews, …show more content…
I believe this means that as a client, you are protected from discrimination of any sort as a basic human right. An example of this is the ‘Companion Card’, where holders receive a second ‘companion' ticket at no charge at participating venues and on public transport. The ‘Companion Card’ is covered under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD), the Disability Services Act 2006 (QLD), and section 8 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth), where it is unlawful to discriminate against a person with a disability who requires the assistance of a companion. Each organisation has its own policies and procedures in regards to access and equity and must comply with all pertinent legislation (e.g. Human Rights Act 2010). As an excellent community service worker it would be my role to uphold social justice by applying these policies and procedures and relevant legislation to ensure that no-one is denied access to services. If a client’s needs couldn’t be provided for within the scope of the organisations practice then we would refer them to the appropriate service that does provide for them, so their needs are fully