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SOWK12013 Contemporary Social Policy

Course details

This course at first explores the historical, political and normative dimensions of social policy and policy-making in Australia, with particular reference to the idea of social citizenship, and to the proposition that the welfare state is being replaced by the neo-liberal state as a context for policy making. This is then followed by an examination of practical aspects of policy implementation through program delivery in a number of human services areas, including employment, health, services for Indigenous people, young people and elderly care. Students develop practical skills in policy analysis and program implementation at the agency level.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: SOWK11012 Introduction to Social Work A and SOWK11013 Introduction to Social Work B or SOWK11015 Professional Communication in Human Services
Student Contribution Band: 1
EFTSL: 0.12500
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2011 Term One FLEX
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