Child Centred Practice

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
SOWK 3005
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Course ID
202768
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Campus
Mt Gambier, Magill, Online, Whyalla
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
Michelle Brown
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Course level
4
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 further develop students' ability to critically analyse and apply contemporary child development theories through applying child centred practice methods of engagement with children, young people and their families in a range of human service contexts. Students will apply theoretical perspectives while further developing skills in child focused, child inclusive techniques and approaches to direct practice with children, adolescents, and families. Learning includes culturally sensitive and ethical practice with Indigenous and migrant families. Students will develop the knowledge to define age and development appropriate interventions. The course includes a combination of theoretical approaches to child centred practice with a range of the practice skills needed for work with children and families who have endured adverse life events. 

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

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 59095
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 30 Oct - Mt Gambier ,
Class number
Class number 57168
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-39
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-39

Magill

Class number
Class number 59094
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 30 Oct - Magill ,
Class number
Class number 57169
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 15 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
13 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 57170
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 15 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
13 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 57171
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 57172
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 1:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 57173
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 14 Sep Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
12 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 57174
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 15 Sep Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
13 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02

Online

Class number
Class number 59814
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 60
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 30 Oct - Online ,
Notes:
This online class has a 2 day compulsory workshop. Please refer to your course outline for further details.

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 59096
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 30 Oct - Whyalla ,
Class number
Class number 57175
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-60F/H
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-60F/H

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of SOWK1003 Child Development/SOWK3002 Social Work Field Education 1

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed WELF4030 Child Centred Practice at the University of South Australia

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