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Last updated: 4 March 2022
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HDS102
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
Weekly completion of a Learning module (1 hour online) and 2 hour seminar per week (On campus)
Weekly completion of a Learning module (1hour online) and 1 x 2 hour scheduled online seminar.
The primary focus of this unit is the identification and mapping, of individualised and inclusive services. The unit will introduce students to the service provision process while still maintaining a focus on the individual, using best practice examples. Several sociocultural contexts will be explored for example cultural differences as well as rural and remote services. Topics covered include the service provision process and key characteristics of inclusive services, for example independence and control, informed decision making, consent, capacity building, advocacy, power dynamics and the relationship between service providers and service users and individualisation through Family-centred and Person-centred approaches. Preparation for, and the impact of the NDIS. These will be discussed in the context of key life experiences of people with a disability, for example, individuals with complex mental and physical health needs, dementia and end of life decisions.
Identify and describe contemporary service types that are appropriate to meet the needs of individuals with disability.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO5: Problem solving
Explain the approaches surrounding inclusive services to a range of audiences.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO2: Communication
Describe best practice in inclusive services domestically and internationally.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO8: Global citizenship
Engage in virtual collaboration to create an inclusive service and use technology to effectively promote the service to a specific audience
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO2: CommunicationGLO3: Digital literacyGLO5: Problem solvingGLO7: Teamwork
Assess the impact of inclusive practices on key life areas of an individual with a disability.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO4: Critical thinkingGLO5: Problem solving
Analyse the factors that impact on the service provider/user relationship.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO4: Critical thinking
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HDS209 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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