301843 (v.2) Social Policy 501 - Social Policy in Australia


Area:

Department of Social Work and Social Policy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

A survey of the historical development, recent experiences and current issues of Australian social policy, at state and national level. An examination of federalism in the development of social policy. Exploration of the impact of cultural context on thedevelopment of social policies such as income support, health, labour market.
 
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Field of Education:

90599 Human Welfare Studies and Services not elsewhere classified

HECS Band (if applicable):

1

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Not Categorised

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area