Regional Social Policy and Planning

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

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

2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the concept of regionalism.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of political social and planning processes.

4. Demonstrate 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. Demonstrate a critical understanding of relevant legislative and policy contexts and policy development.

6. Demonstrate 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.

A knowledge base developed in SWRK1001 Introduction to Social Work (formerly SWRK1010) and SWRK2001 Social Work Theory and Practice 1 (formerly SWRK2100) or equivalent courses.

Presentation: Oral Assessment, Data Analysis and Manipulation Written Task

Online Learning Activity: Contribution to Online Discussions of Ethical Issues

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Contribution to Face-to-Face Discussions of Ethical issues

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