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Contemporary Support in Health and Community Services unit (ZAC103)

Introduction

In this unit, you will explore and compare different models of service design, articulation and delivery and how they influence health and wellbeing outcomes for diverse population groups. With a focus on rights, self-determination and strengths-based approaches, you will investigate the key principles of consumer engagement and participation, person-centred partnerships, and co-design. You will explore the concepts of wellness, empowerment, reablement, and recovery and how they can be used to support individuals, families and their support networks to achieve meaningful, purpose-driven outcomes.

Summary

Unit name Contemporary Support in Health and Community Services
Unit code ZAC103
Credit points 12.5
College/School University College
Discipline Pathways
Coordinator Doctor Carolyn King
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Evaluate different models of service design and delivery to inform quality personalised support.
  • Communicate and use person-centred and strengths-based approaches to achieve purpose-driven outcomes for individuals and their support networks.
  • Apply engagement, partnership and co-design principles and skills to facilitate planning and decision making for personalised support.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2 x 2-hour online tutorials and 1 x 3-hour online workshop per semester. 6-hours per week of asynchronous, self-directed engagement with online learning materials and activities. 4-hours per week (on average, peaking around assessment task due dates) of independent study associated with the completion of assessment tasks.

AssessmentAT1: Strengths Assessment and Reflection (25%)|AT2: Co-design Interview (35%)|AT3: Case Study (40%)
TimetableView 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.

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