Bachelor of Community Service

This subject explores aging in Australian Society. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (2021) highlighted the challenges of an aging Australia including impacting the workforce, putting pressure on the social security and health systems, and challenging housing, urban design, household expenditure, and other economic and social policies. Students will critically review theories of aging and examine issues of agism and age discrimination. Students will review the experience of aging and the impact on physical, cognitive, and emotional health; abuse in aging; models of care; the ethical and legal responsibilities of aged care workers; and working collaboratively with families and communities to support older adults.