CHSUG1003 Theories and Models for Practice
This unit provides an overview of the role theory plays in social work and community and human services practice frameworks. It will explain what theories are and why they are used in practice. Students will be introduced to several key theoretical frameworks and models of practice including, systems theory, problem solving approaches, task-centred approaches such as, strengths based approaches and postmodern approaches. Students will consider and examine how community and human services workers apply these theories and models to their practice. This will assist students to make connections between theory and practice.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2026 student contribution amount: $2,175
2026 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $1,021
* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
Social Work Professional Pathway CSP unit fees
For the Social Work Professional Pathway band, the student contribution is determined by the unit Field of Education (FOE) code as well as the course in which you are enrolled. Only approved courses are eligible for the Social Work Professional Pathway fee.
2026 Social Work Professional Pathway $1,192
2026 grandfathered Social Work Professional Pathway $1,021
