Unit of Study: SCWK6910 - Community Work Policy and Practice
In this unit we will examine community work in Australian and international contexts. We will critically examine the philosophical underpinnings of community work and the historical development of community work practices. We will consider a range of approaches to community work policy and practice including community service, community capacity building and community activism. Issues in, and practical strategies for, evaluating community work practice will also be looked at. This unit will also include a focus on community work in relation to violence against women and children.
Unit coordinator: Dr Margot Rawsthorne
Classes: 4 x 6 hr meetings
Assessment: presentation and community work essay
Courses this subject is available in
This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Graduate Certificate in Arts
This is a graduate certificate designed for those who wish to undertake a few units of study at postgraduate level in a particular area in the Faculty of Arts or who do not qualify for entry to the Graduate Diploma or Masters courses. Candidates who have satisfied the requirements for the award of Graduate Certificate may apply to upgrade to the Graduate Diploma course in the same sequence, provided that their results are of sufficient merit.
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Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services
The GradCertH&CS provides students with up-to-date information about developments in policy, practice and research in the human and community services industry.
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Graduate Certificate in Human Rights
Graduate Certificate in Human Rights.
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Graduate Certificate in Policy Studies
This course aims to equip students with conceptual skills required for practical policy analysis and policy development in educational and social and community services domains.
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Graduate Diploma in Arts
Graduate Diploma in Arts.
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Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
Graduate Diploma in Human Rights
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Master of Arts
Master of Arts.
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Master of Human Rights
Master of Human Rights
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Master of Policy Studies
This Master of Policy Studies course aims to equip students with conceptual skills required for practical policy analysis and policy development in educational and social and community services domains.
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Master of Social Work
This course is designed to allow social work practitioners to reflect on and formulate their practice; read about and appraise alternative practices and theories; and assess their work problems and clients' needs in new ways.
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