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Duration
14 weeks
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Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
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QS Ranking 2023
17
Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
22
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Subject details
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- Week 1 - Community Development
- Week 2 - Community Needs Assessment
- Week 3 - Health Promotion
- Week 4 - Networking
- Week 5 - Activism
- Week 6 - Strengthening communities
- Week 7 - Project design & management
- Week 8 - Peer support
- Week 9 - Community Engagement
- Week 10 - Risks & Barriers
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This subject will explore strategies to strengthen the capacity of individuals, families and groups to actively participate, contribute and engage in the health and wellbeing of their communities. This subject will build the knowledge and skills needed to coordinate services, projects and activities that result in improved health and wellbeing and increased 'social capital'. Evidence-based models of community development, citizen engagement and participation, health promotion, peer support, networking and activism will be explored and applied through real-world case studies. Particular emphasis will be placed on mitigating the risks and barriers that contribute to poorer health and wellbeing outcomes for vulnerable, marginalised and isolated population groups.
- Community Asset Analysis and Proposal (50%)
- Community Engagement Plan (25%)
- Community Development Rationale (25%)
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