Good Directions client-owned service™ model seeks to reflect these

http://www.un.org/disabilities/convention/conventionfull.shtml
Article 1 - Purpose
The purpose of the present Convention is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal
enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and
to promote respect for their inherent dignity.
Article 3 - General principles
The principles of the present Convention shall be:
a. Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one’s
own choices, and independence of persons;
b. Non-discrimination;
c. Full and effective participation and inclusion in society;
d. Respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of human
diversity and humanity;
e. Equality of opportunity;
f. Accessibility;
g. Equality between men and women;
h. Respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities and respect for the
right of children with disabilities to preserve their identities.
Good Directions client-owned service™ model seeks to reflect these values in the following way:
POSvCOS
Good Directions - Provider-Owned Service or Client-Owned Service™
Provider-Owned Service
Provider determined policies & procedures
Provider determined award payments for staff
Provider determined exposure to workers compensation
Provider determined decision making processes
Provider benefit from underspending, bequests/inheritance
No opportunity to directly benefit from copayment by friends and family
Accommodation options dependent on the Providers assets and availability
No opportunity to build personal assets
Provider focus on equity & fairness with other clients
Provider determined level of privacy
Client-Owned Service™
Personally selected policies & procedures
Personally selected award payments for staff
Minimal exposure to workers compensation
Personally designed decision making processes
Personal benefit from underspending, bequests/inheritance
Direct benefit from co-payments by friends and family
Flexible accommodation options that can be matched to stage of life and stage
of carers life
Opportunity to build personal assets
Person centred focus on equity & fairness
Personally selected level of privacy
Suitable as a entity to record multiple sources of income
BEST OUTCOME: Provider attempts to mirror aspects of client owned service
BEST OUTCOME: Provider role is of 'supporting independence'
Contact:
Peter Knight
1800 1234 05
peter@gooddirections.com.au