The question seeks to clarify the required qualifications for field workers and staff involved in child protection work and assessment in Western Australia. The answer lists a range of acceptable qualifications and supplementary training.

AnsweredQoN 1502Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 September 2006
Portfolio
Community Development

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These qualifications include the Bachelor of Social Work degree and Bachelor degrees with majors in Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Aboriginal Community Management and Behavioural Studies. Other qualifications include Health Sciences, Teaching, Indigenous Studies, Youth Work Studies, Social Sciences and Welfare Studies. These qualifications are supplemented by specifically targeted training in child protection work.
Other qualifications include Health Sciences, Teaching, Indigenous Studies, Youth Work Studies, Social Sciences and Welfare Studies. These qualifications are supplemented by specifically targeted training in child protection work.
These qualifications are supplemented by specifically targeted training in child protection work.

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Answered
17 October 2006
Responded by
Minister for Community Development
Response time
27 days
Field workers and staff involved in child protection work and assessment have a range of qualifications.
These qualifications include the Bachelor of Social Work degree and Bachelor degrees with majors in Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Aboriginal Community Management and Behavioural Studies.
Other qualifications include Health Sciences, Teaching, Indigenous Studies, Youth Work Studies, Social Sciences and Welfare Studies.
These qualifications are supplemented by specifically targeted training in child protection work.

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