Advocating for Individuals, Families, Groups and Communities (MSWPG7214)

This course aims to develop students' understanding of, and commitment to, working with individuals, families, groups and communities to further social justice. It explores theoretical and conceptual approaches to social transformation, political engagement, and personal and public advocacy from an historical and current viewpoint. There is a strong emphasis on developing students¿ practical skills and confidence in advocacy and social action. The changing political landscape and its impact on traditional notions of social work in social action and community work will also be considered. Current practice and contemporary models for practice will be introduced, taking into consideration key aspects such as globalisation, neo-liberalism and post-colonialism.

Credit point 15
EFTSL 0.125
Prof Path

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a student contribution band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2024 contribution amount* - $2,040
2024 contribution amount - continuing student who commenced before 1 Jan 2021* - $957

* for Clinical Psychology (Clin Psych) & Professional Pathways (Prof Path) bands the contribution amount is determined by accredited course. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should visit our CSP page for further information.

Note: The Job-ready Graduates Package introduced new funding clusters and contribution amounts from the 2021 academic year. If you are a continuing student who commenced before 1 January 2021 studying units in disciplines with increased contribution amounts, you will continue paying the same amount (indexed each year) as you would have. For further information visit the Australia Government's Study Assist website.

Domestic Full Fee-paying

These places are offered for postgraduate studies or to CSP ineligible students and tuition fees are not subsidised by the Australian Government. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International Full Fee-paying

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

Semester census dates

It is important to check unit delivery details including location and census date, prior to making decisions about enrolment. Detailed semester and census date information can be found on the Important Dates page.