Course overview
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.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe key policies that have shaped the delivery of human service provision in Australia
- Examine the economic foundations of social policy orientations within historical contexts
- Analyse Australian social policies in relation to issues of equity and equality
Availability
Class details
Magill
Group 1
Class number 25900
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 0
Class number 25902
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 4
Class number 25903
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 1
Class number 25904
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 5
Class number 25905
Section TU06
Size 30
Available 16
Class number 29452
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 76
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 25908
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 16
Class number 29449
Section LE01
Size 20
Available 16
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 25907
Section TU01
Size 20
Available 15
Class number 29450
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 195
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