School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyContemporary Social Work PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400518.5
Discipline: SOCIAL WORK
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 4
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1666 Bachelor of Social Work or 1713 Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Social Work.
About this Unit
This unit provides a forum in which students can examine contemporary issues that impact on social work practice. The use of technology in social work practice and its implications for clients and practitioners; the exploration of culturally and spiritually sensitive and creative approaches to social work practice; and human rights based practice. Students are encouraged to take a critical best practice approach, identifying the best aspects of social work practice and seeking to replicate it. There is a particular emphasis on applying this approach to child wellbeing and protection, mental health and work with Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander groups.