Informed Practice with Children

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
SOWK 2007
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Course ID
202763
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Campus
Magill, Mt Gambier, Whyalla, Online
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
Fatin Shabbar
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of international, national and state policies and legislation concerning children’s wellbeing and protection. It also aims to develop students’ ability to apply this framework to identify and respond to the needs of children/young people and their families in Australia. The course is designed to offer a theoretically informed understanding of the political, social, and professional context of working with children and young people and will explore the place of systems and communities in supporting child wellbeing. Students will develop knowledge and competencies in working with children and families from diverse backgrounds applying anti-oppressive, culturally safe and trauma-informed practice models.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 59993
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
1 Oct - 2 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-08
1 Oct - 2 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-09
1 Oct - 2 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
Class number
Class number 60001
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 1
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 9 Nov Monday 9:10pm - 9:30pm Magill ,

Online

Class number
Class number 50216
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 80
Available
Available 80
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 11 Nov - Online ,
Notes:
This online class has a compulsory 2 day workshop. Please refer to your course outline for further details

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed SOWK1003 Child Development

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed WELF2025 Informed Practice with Children at the University of South Australia

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course