Overview

CPD on the go® eLearning activities provide an opportunity to learn about diverse topics in short, flexible sessions that you can peruse at your own pace, wherever you are.  

Mattering is a term that captures the synergistic balance between feeling valued by, and adding value to, self and others. It is a multidimensional construct that spans various life domains, including intrapersonal, relational, occupational and community domains. As a fundamental human need, mattering fosters wellbeing both at an individual and community level. 

The relationship between mattering and wellbeing can be understood and explained through an examination of the components of mattering. These components, including a sense of belonging, secure attachment, autonomy, self-determination, and self-efficacy, have well-documented links to wellbeing, and a robust literature has established a wide-ranging relationship between mattering and wellbeing. At a broader community level, mattering is a unifying value which helps to strike a balance between self and others, between rights and responsibility, and offers a pathway to avoid the dichotomy between diversity and sense of community. Mattering, at both individual and community levels, represents an indispensable element of our collective wellbeing. 

This activity contains a current evidence-based article followed by 10 questions to consolidate your learning. Together, a pass mark of 80% and completion of a reflection represents active* continuing professional development (CPD).

Level of Learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.

Duration of access

Access to this activity is for 6 months from the date of confirmed registration.

APS CPD-Approved

This eLearning activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality.

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CPD Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the APS CPD Frequently Asked Questions for general and technical information when undertaking APS Professional development activities.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this CPD on the go® eLearning activity, participants should be able to: 

• identify the components of mattering,

• describe the role that mattering has in fostering wellbeing,

• summarise conceptual framework of mattering, and

• explain how personal wellbeing can be reconciled with community wellbeing.

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