The framework sets out the knowledge, skills and ways of working required to effectively deliver care, support and treatment in the mental health and wellbeing system, now and into the future. It provides a common language that can be used across professions, disciplines, specialties and roles to encourage an inclusive, shared approach to professional practice.
It aims to:
- support members of the workforce – regardless of professional discipline, background or setting – to understand what the knowledge, skills and attributes (capabilities) they need to meet the responsibilities of their role
- empower teams to consider their collective skills and expertise and how best to use them to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes for consumers, families, carers and supporters
- support educators, managers and leaders to plan, develop and invest in professional development and learning
- support educators, managers and leaders with workforce planning, recruitment and career development
- inform strategic workforce planning, including recruitment, induction, and retention
- inform and guide responses to research and gaps in workforce capabilities
- support monitoring and evaluation of activities designed to develop and embed workforce capabilities
- support the design of balanced, multidisciplinary teams that meet the needs of consumers, service settings and context.
Ultimately, the framework will support our workforce to use its individual and collective skills and expertise to deliver better multidisciplinary practice across the Victorian mental health and wellbeing system.
Reviewed 04 December 2023