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This week in Group work we explored the differences between psychoeducational and group counselling models. Where and when we should apply these practices. While in Ethics we looked at the history of legislation in Australia, natural law and legal positivism concepts.

This week, in Ethics, we have been asked to look at the Human Rights Bill and how that’s implemented in Australia. In Group Work we have been asked to research the history of group work in Australia, using the following books; Continual Change Groupwork, Making Groups Work and an Introduction into Group Work.

We take a look at the various Government Divisions and the roles they have in supporting the Community Sector. This includes both Federal, State and Local Government responsibilities. The state and territory governments are the main regulators for community services, although the federal government has increased its role in areas such as aged care, disabilityContinue reading “Week 8 – Government Structures and Grassroots Organisations”

This week we explored the Code of Ethics and Core Values in working practice. We delved into the idea of evidence based practice for assessing and managing clients. We explored core concepts when working in Social Work such as Task Centred, Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, Lifespan Development and Behavioural Change. Evidence Based Practice is usingContinue reading “Week 7 – Evidence Based Practice, Core Values, Reflection & Critical Thinking”

Following World War 2, Australia underwent a period of economic expansion and the immigration of large numbers of people, mostly from Europe. Post World War 2 there were many Soldiers and Manufacturing Industries facing mass unemployment and how the governments of the times pivoted to reform welfare and infrastructure. This involved the abolishment of theContinue reading “Week 6 – Development of Welfare post World War 2 in Australia & Academic Sources”

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This week we looked at the history of Welfare in Australia, the policies, The English Poor Laws, Work Houses and the idea’s surrounding the deserving and undeserving poor. The English Poor Laws were a system of welfare that developed out of the 16th century and existed until the emergence of the ‘welfare state’ after WorldContinue reading “Week 5 – History of Welfare in Australia, Poors Law & Essay Writing”

This week we focused on the role of family and social institutions and their impact on marginalistion and being disadvantaged. We looked at how a broken homes, housing, incarceration and education can compound these issues. We explored opinions on religious extremism, religious practice and secular teachings in the education system. We delved into the effectContinue reading “Week 4 – E-Learning Experience and Social Institutions”

This week we had an in-depth look at the types and groups for various Social Indicators and how Statistics are used as measurement of the data. We looked at sources for this Data. In addition to this we had another class on the use of Literature reviews and how they differ from Essays and otherContinue reading “Week 3 – Social Indicators”

This week we researched many of the different demographics who are disadvantaged in Australian Society are facing financial hardships that are either indirectly their fault or personal in nature. Those who are ageing without proper provisions being made or experiencing a disability. Single parents not being able to make end’s meet, Lower Socio-economic Youth strugglingContinue reading “Week 2 – Disadvantage and Marginalisation in Australia”