School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyIntroduction to Working with Individuals, Families and Communities (Block Mode)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 101771.3
Discipline: HUMAN WELFARE STUDIES AND SERVICES NEC
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101859 - Introduction to working with Individuals, Families and Communities (Day Mode), 400691 - Skills Development in the Human Services (AREP/METRO)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1689 Bachelor of Community and Social Development
About this Unit
This unit introduces students to a range of knowledge and skills for working with Indigenous individuals, families and communities as welfare and community workers. The unit begins with exploring students' expectations of, and understandings about, welfare and social and community development. Students are supported to develop introductory skills in the areas of engagement, interviewing and group work practice. The unit places importance on self-reflection and building resources for sustainability as a community worker.