Protecting 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 4009
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Course ID
202776
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Campus
Magill, Online, Mt Gambier, 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
Kalpana Goel
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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
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

Building on prior knowledge of child development theories, policy, legislation and professional practice with children, this course focuses on effective measures to safeguard children by promoting their wellbeing in the context of families, communities and societies. Students will apply advanced knowledge and skills in understanding child protection as ‘everyone’s business’ as outlined in the National Child Protection policy. Students will investigate international, national and state innovations regarding child protection in government and non-government services. Strategies and services which promote children’s wellbeing and protection are compared and contrasted to identify elements of current best practice. The place of families, systems and communities, in supporting child wellbeing and protecting children will be examined. Child focused and inclusive skills appropriate for practice with Aboriginal and culturally diverse communities will be developed throughout the course.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 24/04/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 17/04/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 08/05/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 22/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 2164
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Apr - 7 May Thursday 10:10am - 11am Magill Building B, B2-52A/B
Class number
Class number 2161
Section
Section LE02
Size
Size 1
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Apr - 8 Jun Monday 9:10pm - 9:30pm Magill ,
Class number
Class number 2165
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Apr - 7 May Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Magill Building B, B2-52A/B

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 2166
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Apr - 7 May Thursday 10:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB1-33
Class number
Class number 2162
Section
Section LE02
Size
Size 1
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Apr - 8 Jun Monday 9:10pm - 9:30pm Whyalla ,
Class number
Class number 2167
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Apr - 7 May Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-33

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 2168
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Apr - 7 May Thursday 10:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
Class number
Class number 2163
Section
Section LE02
Size
Size 1
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Apr - 8 Jun Monday 9:10pm - 9:30pm Mt Gambier ,
Class number
Class number 2169
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Apr - 7 May Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of SOWK1003 Child Development/SOWK2007 Informed Practice with Children/SOWK3005 Child Centred Practice

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed WELF4036 Protecting Children at the University of South Australia

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