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SWK2103 Mutuality and Communities
SCHOOL OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit introduces students to the concept of mutuality and how it can be applied in rural communities, to assist in building self-sufficiency and sustainability. This unit will provide a brief history of mutual societies in Australia and reflect on the politicisation of mutuality through current debates on welfare reform. Practical application of mutuality will be presented such as micro finance, community business and enterprise.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
E11Bachelor of Social Work - Bunbury
G27Bachelor of Social Work Honours - Bunbury
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006