Introduction to Community and Social Work Practice
UndergraduateTAS-HGW1112027
Course information for 2027 intake
Foundations of social work include power, privilege, social justice and human rights. Use an intersectional lens to examine power and privilege. Connect social justice and human rights with practice at individual, group and system levels.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 14 Feb 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 22 Feb 2027
- Price from
- $3,065
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Community and Social Work Practice
About this subject
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Illustrate the role and value of micro, meso and macro responses to contemporary social justice and human rights issues using contemporary case scenarios.
- Use critical theories and critical analytical skills to reveal how historical and current inequalities of power and privilege are constructed.
- Identify personal beliefs and values and consider their impact for social work practice by using critical reflection skills.
- Examine how community and social work is shaped and constrained by key national and international contexts and discourses by collaborating with others.
- Origins
- Ethics in Social Work
- Fields and context of practice
- Use of self
- Working relationally and collaboratively
- Scope of practice
- Thinking globally
- Frameworks and theories
- Workplace practice
- Theory into practice
- Change and influence
This subject introduces you to the foundations of social work practice in human service organisations. You will develop critical analytical skills to explore inequalities of power and privilege using an intersectional lens. Through this examination, you will be able to clarify the role of social work to promote inclusivity, social justice, and human rights. You will gain an understanding of the contexts within which social work is located, as well as learn about skills and theories for practice in micro-, meso-, and macro- environments.
- Journal of learning provocations (40%)
- Respectful online discussion of a social issue and participation in discussions. (20%)
- Presentation of social work practice challenges (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- TAS-AHC-DIP-2027 - Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support
Equivalent subjects
You won't be able to enrol into this subject if you've already successfully completed or currently enrolled in the following subject(s) as they are considered anti-requisites due to the similarity of the content.
Additional requirements
- Other requirements - Teaching Arrangement: Lecture One hour weekly online, Three hours weekly independent self-directed learning, including dedicated reading time. Optional drop-in sessions will be offered during semester to support students to engage with content and clarity regarding assessments.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Diploma of Applied Health and Community Support
UndergraduateTAS-AHC-DIP