Bachelor of Community Service

This subject provides students with an introduction to community services contexts and practices. The subject explores the structure of the community services sector. It outlines the roles of Government (Federal, State and Local), non-government agencies, and for-profit services in the provision of community services in Australia. It explores the profession, its history and future. The theoretical foundation and practices are critically analysed. The domains of community services work are explored, including working with individuals, families, communities as well as undertaking groupwork, community development.