This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
Communities are complex and connected social arrangements of people. In this unit, you will explore the different meanings of community, the diverse mechanisms to work with and for communities, and the processes and principles of community development and engagement. This will provide the foundations for appreciating the importance of citizen informed and driven participatory methods, as well as the role of volunteers. Due to Australia’s ageing population, the primary focus will be placed on the needs of older peoples, though the principles, practices and case studies examined in this unit will be applicable across multiple population groups. The knowledge developed through this unit will give you the skills to become an agent of change in developing and building meaningful and inclusive community relationships that foster community empowerment.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Community Engagement for Ageing Well |
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| Unit code | CAD313 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Dr Peta Cook |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
25% at Level 200 in any discipline
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week. |
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| Assessment | Online quizzes (20%), Short answer questions (up to 500 words each) 30%, Community plan (3000 words) 50% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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