Foundational Competency Milestone:

At the Foundational milestone level, practitioners demonstrate ability to apply core concepts in straightforward, everyday contexts and some complicated presentations with support. Their focus is on building knowledge and applying learned strategies to support and engage children, their families or carers and other practitioners. They adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of those they work with and support and are attentive to inclusivity, communication, and fostering participation. Practitioners are developing their ability to use different models or approaches and work collaboratively, while ensuring their efforts align with the preferences and values of the children and families that they provide supports and services to.

Intermediate Competency Milestone:

At the Intermediate milestone level, practitioners are more proficient in tailoring their strategies to diverse situations and are capable of enhancing engagement with a wider range of individuals and contexts. They take on a more active role in empowering others to advocate for themselves and collaborate effectively with peers, families, and external partners. Flexibility in applying different techniques and approaches is emphasised, and practitioners are focused on ensuring that participants are involved in decision-making processes. At this level, there is a stronger emphasis on using knowledge and experience to create positive, inclusive outcomes.

Accomplished Competency Milestone:

Practitioners at the Accomplished milestone level show leadership in designing and implementing strategies that promote participation, advocacy, and inclusion. They are proficient in managing complex scenarios, ensuring that diverse voices are heard and respected, and encouraging others to take an active role in discussions and decision-making. Their ability to adapt multiple models or approaches is highly developed, and they apply these approaches in a way that is tailored to the unique needs of individuals and groups. This level emphasises the practitioner’s role in leading efforts to create a culture of empowerment and inclusion.

Leading Competency Milestone:

At the Leading milestone level, practitioners are strategic leaders and innovators in their field. They seek to influence practices and policies within and beyond their organisation to improve participation, inclusion, and advocacy outcomes on a broad scale. Collaboration is deepened, as they work alongside children and their families and carers, and stakeholders to co-create solutions and develop comprehensive, flexible strategies. Practitioners at this level combine deep knowledge of various models and approaches with an ability to mentor and guide others, ensuring that advocacy and engagement efforts are maximised and tailored to diverse, often challenging, contexts.