11) Commonwealth and State/Territory laws on freedom of information enable people to gain access to their own personal and health records, which are maintained by public-sector organisations, local councils and public hospitals. False True 12) The Commonwealth Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011, which aims for a balanced and nationally consistent framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces, does not include your clients. False True 13) As a preventative strategy to minimise the risk of criminal acts, volunteers are not required to undergo a working-with-children check if they are providing support to underage clients. False True 14) You are required to report instances of suspected sexual and physical abuse in accordance with the policies and procedures of your organisation. False True 15) The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) aims to replace individualised support under the choice and control of the participants with block funding. True False 16) Home-support packages for the ageing are delivered on a Consumer Directed Care (CDC) basis. False True 17) Your ethical responsibilities relate to workplace policies, protocols and procedures, and to the boundaries of your role as indicated by your position description. False True 18) It is important to be aware of your personal values and attitudes to ensure non-judgemental practice and to avoid assumptions about what you have already decided about an issue. False True 19) A conflict of interest does not occur in a situation where it appears you have a personal interest that may compromise the performance of your role. True False 20) The Deming cycle relates to continuous improvement by emphasising planning, doing, checking and acting. False True 21) Commonwealth statute laws are not: passed by the Parliament signed by the Governor-General Based on judgements made by the judiciary all of the above 22) Which of the following provides information about the legal and ethical responsibilities of your role? The Internet Networking and in-service training Both A and B None of the above 23) Which of the following considerations should not be used to decide what is reasonable in determining your duty of care? Your position description Standards, laws and regulations that might apply to particular circumstances Client views Practical considerations 24) A breach of duty of care and a possible an award of damages by the courts will be determined by whether: you owed a duty of care to the client and there was a breach of your duty of care there was no injury to the client you had not completed all of the mandatory training for the year. all of the above 25) A client's rights to self-determination and to make informed decisions is a significant factor in terms of: neither duty of care and dignity of risk duty of care duty of care and dignity of risk dignity of risk 26) The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities supports principles based on: full and effective participation and inclusion in society discrimination respect for freedom of speech and assembly right to join labour organisations 27) Which of the following actions would not be illegal under the Disability Discrimination Act? Excluding an individual with a disability from renting a house because they are unemployed Suspending an individual with a disability from a course of study because of bad behaviour Both A and B Denying employment to an individual because of their disability 28) Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) cover: the open and transparent collection and management of personal information the right for individuals to access and correct their personal information how personal information can be used and disclosed all of the above 29) Mandatory reporting requirements in for your clients do not cover: dominant marital relationships deliberate neglect financial exploitation physical and sexual abuse 30) Which of the following source materials would be least useful when seeking clarification on your ethical responsibilities? Social and print media Your job description Mission statement of your organisation Code of ethics of your organisation