Course overview
To introduce students to foundation knowledge about the political context and development of the human services, their relationship to dominant values and the nature of professional intervention. Students will develop knowledge of the impact of Colonisation on Indigenous Australians and will become familiar with historical themes in social policy and human service provision with an emphasis on critically applying a human rights and social justice framework to human service delivery by government and non-government organisations.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain primary historical influences in the development of human service provision in Australia and the impacts of those developments on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with gender and sexually diverse identities
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of key values and concepts including human rights, social justice, ethical practice, equality, equity, inclusion, oppression, disadvantage, marginalisation and privilege.
- Critically analyse the implications for human service provision in addressing inequality, structural and social injustice across diverse practice settings paying close attention to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities
- Articulate understanding of professional identity, integrity, critical thinking and self-awareness as professional competencies in social work and human service practice
Degree list
The following degrees include this course