Federal policy

Suggested policy, as local as possible. NSW based or federal policy which effects local services or clients. In the area of homelessness, family violence, income support or AOD services. The purpose of the policy briefing paper is to (1) present background information on a social policy problem, (2) provide information about the effects of the social policy implementation (using primary and secondary sources) in order to (3) suggest recommendations for change. You are welcome to choose an existing policy area/ topic or a proposed policy change topic. A suggested outline for the briefing paper: 1. Title and audience: who is the target audience for the briefing paper? Your briefing paper may target any of the following: minister or shadow minister at federal or state level; local council mayor/ member; relevant peak body. 2. Summary of problem to be addressed: be brief 3. Background information/ outline of the relevant social policy or proposed policy change. Define key terms and concepts. Here include statistical information from credible online sources, working papers, books. 4. Discussion of change/ no change policy likely impact: include information from secondary and primary sources (information obtained directly from stakeholders’ incl. family or peers) 5. Recommendations for change: consider amendments to policy or to service delivery. Check recommendations are realistic, distinctive, connected with previous sections of the paper.                                                                

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