Australian Social Policy

This course will examine the historical development of Australian social policies and develop an understanding of their theoretical and ideological underpinnings. Students will develop further knowledge of the themes in the historical development of Australian social policy as well an understanding of significant social policies and the policy making process. The students will demonstrate the skill of applying a theoretical framework of policy analysis to (some of) employment, income, security, housing, health, family, social inclusion social care, policy in relation to older Australians.