Community Health and Wellbeing unit (ZAC201)

Introduction

This unit will explore strategies to strengthen the capacity of individuals, families and groups to actively participate, contribute and engage in the health and wellbeing of their communities. This unit will build the knowledge and skills needed to coordinate services, projects and activities that result in improved health and wellbeing and increased 'social capital'. Evidence-based models of community development, citizen engagement and participation, health promotion, peer support, networking and activism will be explored and applied through real-world case studies. Particular emphasis will be placed on mitigating the risks and barriers that contribute to poorer health and wellbeing outcomes for vulnerable, marginalised and isolated population groups.

Summary

Unit name	Community Health and Wellbeing
Unit code	ZAC201
Credit points	12.5
College/School	University College
Discipline	Pathways
Coordinator	Doctor Carolyn King
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and assess community-based health and wellbeing needs and priorities.
• Analyse and plan approaches for community development, engagement and participation.
• Apply evidence-based models and approaches to the development of community health and wellbeing initiatives and projects.

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
			not applicable

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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	Community Development Rationale (25%)|Community engagement plan (25%)|Community Asset Analysis and Proposal (50%)
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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