This subject introduces students to a range of issues relating to the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for successful and progressive community work practice. Included in this exploration will be: a consideration of the concept of community; critical perspectives on the nature and meaning of community practice; values and ideologies; roles and processes in community work; current trends in community work theory and the critiques and contradictions of theory and practice.

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[Pre-Requisites] Successful completion of 6 credit points of level 1 study at Tertiary level or admitted to the course 103804

[Pre-Requisites] Successful completion of 6 credit points of level 1 study at Tertiary level or admitted to the course 103804 Offerings: All

[Anti-requisite] WS2014 WS3013 Offerings: All

WS2513 - Community Work

Community Work

Integrate a critical understanding of the concept of community and the nature of community work and community development and their relevance to contemporary societies and social welfare practice

Adapt and employ knowledge and skills necessary for effective, progressive community work practice that aids in the development of sustainable communities

Discuss and explain models and theories of community work practice and the ideological and value positions associated with them

Identify practice challenges and articulate how a social worker can exercise agency consistent with practice frameworks and ethics