This topic provides comprehensive content on the social, cultural, political, legal, economic contexts of human and welfare services in Australia. The topic starts with an historical view of the emergence of welfare in Australia and globally. It provides a foundation for analysis of the changing landscape of health and human services with a focus on the roles of social workers and other welfare professionals. The topic is conceptually grounded in the analysis of systems and complexity.
This topic aims to provide comprehensive content on the social, cultural, political, legal, economic contexts of human and welfare services in Australia. The topic locates social work and other welfare professionals in the changing landscape of health and human services in Australia, providing students with an historical overview and skills to analyse current trends. Students can expect to develop skills in the analysis of complexity and systems.
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