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This unit of study highlights key contextual theoretical and practice issues for social work. It introduces the historical and contemporary role of social work in assessing and addressing poverty, inequality and social disadvantage. Students will be introduced to theories of social justice, the welfare state, social policy development and social change. The unit also provides knowledge about key groups in Australian society who are most affected by poverty and social exclusion such as Indigenous Australians, unemployed people, young people who are disconnected from family, people with disabilities, low income families, migrants and refugees and older people. Students will engage critically with policy and practice responses to poverty and social exclusion and local national and global levels.
| 高清福利片 level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Social Work |
| Credit points | 6 |
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