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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. You will be introduced to service planning and distribution, resource allocation, consumer access, and service coordination, at both a system and organisational level.
Summary
| Unit name | Health and Community Services in Australia |
| Unit code | ZAC105 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | University College |
| Discipline | Pathways |
| Coordinator | Mr Nick Arnott |
| 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
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* 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).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the influence and impact of reforms on Australia’s health and community services sector
- Describe the various ways in which health and community services are organised, funded, governed and distributed
- Use discipline-based knowledge, skills and data to inform service planning, coordination and resource decisions
- Research and communicate the application of technologies and/or other strategies or solutions in health and community services
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; plus independent and self-directed learning and study, including online learning materials and activities, online discussion boards, reflections, 'record of learning' activities, and assessment tasks. |
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| Assessment | AT1: Multiple Choice & Short Answer Quiz (25%)|AT3: Future Trends and Technology Analysis (35%)|AT2: Funding Proposal: Health and Service Improvement (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. |
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