The Welfare of Australians (SWSP1011)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
2L1T
Incompatible
SW105
Assessment methods
Essay, case study, exam.
Course enquiries
Dr Maree Petersen (m.petersen@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
Introduces a range of key contemporary themes relating to the welfare (or well-being) of Australians, including issues of poverty and inequality, citizenship and diversity. Aims to develop students' beginning knowledge, appreciation and critical understanding of the institutional, policy and cultural responses to the promotion of wellbeing in Australian society; of society and its government and private institutions, and the special historical and contemporary circumstances of Indigenous Australians. Seeks to support critical analysis and personal reflection; policy, social and cultural awareness; and a commitment to engage in civil society as an active and responsible citizen. The Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The AASW Accreditation Standards (2020) stipulate that accredited social work programs are required to include content that addresses the five core curriculum areas listed below. SWSP1011 contains content in curriculum areas 1, 2 and 3. 1. Constructions of social work purpose, place, and practice 2. Power, oppression, and exploitation 3. The history and contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 4. Culture, identity, and discrimination 5. Psychosocial health and wellbeing across the lifecycle