Courses & Units
Health and Community Services in Australia ZAC105
Introduction
This unit will introduce you to the way in which health and community services are organised, integrated, funded and governed in Australia. This unit is contextualised to reforms in Australia's health and community services system, emphasising a shift in focus from institutional to community settings, from sick-care to wellness and prevention, and from system-led to consumer-directed approaches. You will explore current trends, changes and challenges in health and community services, including regulation, resources and the impact of technology. At both a system and organisational level, you will be introduced to service planning and distribution, resource allocation, consumer access, and service coordination.
Summary
| Unit name | Health and Community Services in Australia |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ZAC105 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
| Discipline | Health and Community Support |
| Coordinator | Miss Kendal Sylvester |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | Domestic | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the influence and impact of reforms on Australia’s health and community services sector
- Describe the different ways in which health and community services are organised, funded, governed and distributed
- Reflect upon practice and use discipline-based knowledge, skills and data to inform service planning, coordination and resource decisions
- Research and communicate the application of existing and emergent technologies in health and community services
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061309 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 2 hour online tutorials and 1 x 4 hour workshop per semester (on campus or online). |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1: Multiple Choice & Short Answer Quiz (25%)|AT3: Technology Analysis (35%)|AT2: Grant Proposal (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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