At the completion of this course students will demonstrate:

1. An understanding of the concept, principles and application of ecological sustainability and their relevance to the social and community services sector.

2. A critical understanding of the concept of regionalism.

3. An understanding of political social and planning processes.

4. An appreciation of the impact of location on economic standards of living, social structure, sense of community, environmental quality, political processes and cultural experience.

5. A critical understanding of relevant legislative and policy contexts and policy development.

6. Community engagement and lobbying.

1. Regionalism;
2. Ecologically sustainable development;
3. Planning structures and processes;
4. Relevant legislative and policy frameworks;
5. Social capital and citizen participation;
6. Relevance to social and community sector work.

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A knowledge base developed in SPSW1001 Australian Welfare Policy (formerly SPSW1010) and SPSW2110 Community Processes and Social change (formerly SPSW2010), SWRK1001 Introduction to Social Work (formerly SWRK1010) and SWRK2001 Social Work Theory and Practice 1 (formerly SWRK2100) or equivalent courses.

Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Lecture
Tutorial

Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks