Social Work with Older People

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOCW 4009
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Course ID
202752
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Campus
Magill, Whyalla, Mt Gambier
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Kalpana Goel
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will enable students to critically analyse approaches to practice for older adults, including an examination of social work practice issues, and social discourses on ageing. Students will develop advanced knowledge of social work interventions to work with older persons and provide aged care services through building knowledge of demographic trends and the socio-cultural complexity of the ageing population, ethnocentrism, the policy implication of ideas of individual responsibility in relation to the ageing population and demands on family. Students will demonstrate critical analytical skills in exploring the contribution of elderly people to society, the value of aged care as a practice arena; professional challenges and ethical dilemmas; and international trends in aged care. 

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 31023
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Feb - 13 Feb Monday 9:10am - 10am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-44 Kalpana Goel
9 Feb - 13 Feb Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-44
Class number
Class number 31022
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Feb - 13 Feb Monday 10:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-09 Kalpana Goel
9 Feb - 13 Feb Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04A

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 31028
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Feb - 13 Feb Monday 9:10am - 10am Whyalla Main Building, MB1-34
9 Feb - 13 Feb Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-34
Class number
Class number 31029
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Feb - 13 Feb Monday 10:10am - 12pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-34
9 Feb - 13 Feb Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-34

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 31026
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Feb - 13 Feb Monday 9:10am - 10am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-39
9 Feb - 13 Feb Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-39
Class number
Class number 31027
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Feb - 13 Feb Monday 10:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-39
9 Feb - 13 Feb Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-39

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HUMS4001 Social Work with Older People at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Social Work