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PROFESSIONAL BLOG (I ASPIRE)

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ABOUT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

My stance on professional practice is in accordance with an Extra-Individualistic view of practice. As an aspiring community development officer working in the not-for-profit sector, professional practice from this sense entails understanding the social discourse and public debate within society, surrounding the nature of contemporary community work, which assists in informing the practice standards. I am committed to upholding an Extra-Individualistic view of practice through being considerate of other views and opinions in the professional working environment. I am eager to see the development of professional practice within the not-for-profit sector, especially, in the approach to community development.

ABOUT INTERPROFESSIONALISM

Inter-professionalism is highly important in the field of community development as it is essential to tackling a wide range of social issues. The nature of community developmental work encompasses a multi-disciplinary approach by working with multiple stakeholders of contrasting professional backgrounds. As a current volunteer in the not-for-profit sector, Inter-professionalism is a key factor in adequately providing support to intended multi-disciplinary members of the community. As a result of utilising inter-professional skills, the quality of service provision is constantly at a high standard.

ABOUT ETHICAL PRACTICE

As a future professional working with community members, ethical practice is highly important as my actions and decisions should reflect the key values of equity and diversity. I understand ethical practice to be the values and ideas which inform professionals of appropriate methods for service provision and a measure which ensures social equality. Ethical practice in the field of community work must ensure that the worker to community member’s relationship maintains a professional boundary, to ultimately prevent unprofessional interactions. This will ultimately allow for community workers to achieve their aim of improving individuals in society.

DEGREE) GRADUATE SKILL SET AND KNOWLEDGE

  1. Generic Skills

I have developed a wide range of skills such as the ability to multitask and balance work whilst studying full-time. Throughout my academia experiences, I have shown my ability to effectively manage time, especially in regard to meeting assessment deadlines. In addition, I have a high level of communication skills, utilised in oral presentations and community member consultations. Moreover, my researching skills such as the ability to effectively critically analyse text and transfer them into case studies, and written reports, are reflective upon my high achievements throughout the duration of my tertiary education.

2. Specialised Skills

Throughout my degree, I have attained the ability to effectively utilise sociological theory in analysing and evaluating social issues from a critical sense. Such skills have ultimately been reflected in the formulation of my hypothetical submission paper to a NSW Inquiry into domestic and family violence (DFV) in ATSI communities, for a unit called “Family Violence: Policy and Practice”. Throughout my research, I utilised a mixed-methods approach in collating qualitative data from governmental data, and incorporating it alongside quantitative surveys. My research into DFV in ATSI communities, has ultimately widened my cross-cultural skills.

3. Community Funding Application Development

Through my previous tertiary educational experiences in conducting research reports, I have developed various skills which are transferrable in many settings.  In regard to such transferable skills, I can adequately identify the needs of a community such as highlighting social issues and the gaps within the wider social system, in creating effective and sustainable solutions. In a community project group assessment, my group collectively identified employment as an issue for the Indigenous Australian community, and analysed the relevant funding bodies who we identified as potential investors. I was tasked with examining the annual reports of the government bodies to critically analyse their strategic plans and to match their ambitions with our project. Ultimately, having transferrable skills has allowed me to have a positive input towards the group’s performance.

4. Applied Debating

My understanding of applied debates is that it is a key element throughout all facets of government and non-governmental institutions, made to persuade an audience to a particular argument. In my tertiary educational experience, I have developed debating skills which can be utilised in the professional working environment. Through the creation of a position paper on multiculturalism in Australia, I have developed the skill of effectively cross-analysing up-to-date research and data to formulate a valid argument which persuades the audience on the successes of Australian multiculturalism. Through an in-depth analysis, I have also developed strategic solutions to enhancing cultural diversity and inclusiveness in Australia.

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