This subject focuses on the various contexts and discourses that influence social work practice and introduces students to case management as a social work skill and process for practice. Students will be encouraged to consider the challenges that confront practice informed by such frameworks and develop skills and competencies in core social work processes such as assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.

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Bachelor of Social Work [112510] Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [Embedded] [112509]

Bachelor of Social Work [112510] Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [Embedded] [112509] Offerings: All

To complete this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points ( four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary study.

To complete this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points ( four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary study. Offerings: All

[Pre-requisite] WS1006 AND WS1005 AND WS1010 OR WS2510 AND WS2511

[Pre-requisite] WS1006 AND WS1005 AND WS1010 OR WS2510 AND WS2511 Offerings: All

Professional Skills for Social Work Practice

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WS2515 - Professional Skills for Social Work Practice

Engage in and apply case management as a core process of social work practice to facilitate a wholistic assessment of the needs, strengths, goals and preferences of service users


Develop a professional knowledge framework informed by a critical understanding of contemporary social work theory and research


Identify and assess interpersonal skills and professional confidence for socially just rights- based practice


Formulate strategies towards the development of professional identity and resilience in a changing and complex practice context
