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SWK4111 Social Work Theory and Practice 3: Collective Interventions
SCHOOL OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SWK3121 Social Work Theory and Practice 2: A Focus on Theories
SWK3115 Field Placement 1
 
Description:

This unit prepares students for social work practice in rural, regional and remote (RRR) localities away from the resources and infrastructure of urban centres. It considers approaches to social work practice such as community development and group work through a social justice and sustainability framework. The emphasis in the unit is on working constructively and respectfully with difference and conflict. Students will examine creative and resourceful means of implementing collective intervention policies and practices to mobilise services, obtain resources and advocate on behalf of/with others.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K41Bachelor of Social Work - Bunbury
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2012 VET: 15/03/2012