GCSCS6001 Theoretical Models for Practice: Assessment and Intervention
This unit focuses on key theoretical frameworks and practice models for working in the social and community services sector. Assessment and response models are examined across diverse practice contexts to engage students with complex social issues. Students evaluate how theory informs work in community and social services, including family violence. This is in accordance with relevant legislation and industry standards, including the Family Violence Multi- Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) framework and the SAFER (Child Protection) framework. Students reflect on how theory shapes ethical and effective person-centered practice. Core theories covered include Indigenous standpoint theory, inter-sectional feminist theory, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice, trauma-informed approaches, systems and ecological theory, and post-modernism. Developmental and life-cycle theories are also examined. Throughout the unit, emphasis is placed on a strengths-based approach and advocacy, upholding a client¿s rights and improving access to resources. By the end of the unit, students will have developed an advanced ability to apply theory to practice, including complementary theoretical and practice frameworks that operate across community and social services.
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.
