Bachelor of Community Service

This subject explores working with families, children, and young people in a range of practice settings. The subject explores the complexity of child wellbeing and protection and the role of Community Service Workers in statutory and non-statutory settings. The subject further critically examines the societal factors that impact upon child wellbeing and protection. Diverse families and interaction with the child protection system is explored including Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) families. Specific skills in working with families and children will be developed. The subject critically reviews the social construction of ‘youth’ and the changing nature of youth as a target population. The subject examines the historical, theoretical, conceptual, developmental, and policy issues facing young people in contemporary Australian society.