SOAD9226 Social Work with Groups and Communities

Sophie Diamandi

Topic commences online 4 weeks before the on-campus intensive.

2020

4.5

1 x 5-day intensive workshop per semester

1 2 of SOAD9102, SOAD9060
2 1 of SOAD8020, SOAD9106
3 SOAD8021 - Engaging in Professional Contexts
4 Admission into MSWQS-Master of Social Work (Qualified Social Worker Entry)
Must Satisfy: ((1 and 2 and 3) or (4))

1 of SOAD9055, SOAD9205 has been successfully completed

Core topic Master of Social Work (Graduate Entry)

This topic examines social work theories of and practice with collectivities, especially with a range of communities and groups both locally and globally. Expanding on the themes of liberation and wellbeing and grounded in social work's values commitment to social justice and human rights, the topic explores contemporary concepts and theories to develop an integrated conceptual framework to inform working with communities and groups. Multiple examples from practice are used to illustrate the possibilities for work in these contexts. The topic contains a substantial component of skills training and assessment, especially in relation to design of models of group work, documenting a community profile and small group facilitation.

Explore links between social work practice with communities and with small groups
Increase your familiarity with methods used with small group systems and social work at a community level, recognising the commonalities of principles and techniques as well as areas of more specialised knowledge and skill
Introduce you to further models of social work practice
Orient you to the benefits of working with clients through community practice and through the use of small groups
Develop your skills and confidence in working with communities and groups

Identify common practice concepts and approaches for working with both communities and small groups
Identify and assess the dynamics operating within community structures and small groups.
Demonstrate the ability to use community and group approaches with client systems.
Articulate how community and group approaches fit with growing professional practice experience
Develop the capacity to advocate on behalf of groups and communities

Key dates and timetable

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