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In Semester 3, 2023 this course will be delivered as a Transition (9 week) semester, commencing on 13 November 2023 and concluding on 12 January 2024.

HSW1500 is a foundational course in the Social Work and Human Services programs designed to offer students an introduction to community work in the Social and Community Services Industry (SACS). The SACS Industry encompasses a large number of government and non-government human services organisations delivering a broad range of services and programs. Current trends within the Industry highlight greater demand for accountability, increased competition for funding, and effective management, liaison, public relations and advocacy.

The course introduces students to community development within the context of the Social and Community Services Industry in Australia. It examines community development and distinguishes this approach from other ways of working with marginalised groups of people. Students are provided with the opportunity to engage in identifying, examining and refining collaborative responses to issues affecting marginalised groups locally, regionally, nationally and globally.

On completion of this course students should be able to:

1. Define community development and distinguish it from other methods used to respond to marginalised groups;
2. Analyse social, economic, cultural and political contexts as they pertain to SACS;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the role and scope of non-government organisations in society;
4. Prepare submissions, access resources, design publicity, develop lobbying strategies, recruit and utilise volunteers and develop practical solutions to address community problems;
5. Identify and evaluate strategies appropriate to the design, development, implementation and evaluation of community development programs and services in local, regional and international contexts;
6. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills in the analysis and discussion of key principles and issues of community development;
7. Demonstrate ethical research and enquiry skills by accessing resources for use in course assessment and adhering to norms of academic integrity.