TASK:
There are three sub-topics (contexts) in this assignment; ensure that you complete all of them,
keeping within the word limit for the essay. It is important that this is one essay but subheadings
will ensure that you have covered the three sub-topics.
keeping within the word limit for the essay. It is important that this is one essay but subheadings
will ensure that you have covered the three sub-topics.
Discuss how the provision of social work services for women experiencing partner violence in Australia is influenced and impacted by:
Sub-topic 1. The client group and their needs. (660 words)
Sub-topic 2. The social and technological development of welfare service provision in this chosen field of practice and the impact of the evolving Australian culture. (660 words)
Sub-topic 3. What role do social workers play and the changes they would ideally like to see in this field? Give your reasons for your vision as a change agent. (660 words)
Please DO NOT include an introduction at the beginning of the assignment or a conclusion at the end, I will do these myself.
This assignment demonstrates a clear understanding of social
work in Australia as well as research skills (literature review). The ability to synthesize
information from different sources including your personal experience and/or interpretation
should be evident. Therefore the following criteria need to be met:
work in Australia as well as research skills (literature review). The ability to synthesize
information from different sources including your personal experience and/or interpretation
should be evident. Therefore the following criteria need to be met:
– Demonstrate and
astutely apply comprehensive knowledge
of the topic by selecting relevant reference material. Correctly apply relevant theories.
astutely apply comprehensive knowledge
of the topic by selecting relevant reference material. Correctly apply relevant theories.
– Objectively reflect on
and describe the key
issues faced by social
workers and clearly link
them to peer-reviewed
published sources.
and describe the key
issues faced by social
workers and clearly link
them to peer-reviewed
published sources.
– Demonstrate outstanding and up-to-date knowledge of
current key issues in
human services with a
clear understanding of
national and global policy
directions.
current key issues in
human services with a
clear understanding of
national and global policy
directions.
Go to the following website for more information on policies and services for women:
- Department of Social Services (DSS) – https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/womens-safety
- Office for Women – https://www.pmc.gov.au/office-women
- In 1974 the first Australian women’s refuge was opened in the inner Sydney suburb of Glebe, in an abandoned house. Violence against women was becoming an increasingly public issue. Yet activists had to fight to keep the refuge open initially with no government assistance until the mid-1980s. In NSW, there are currently over 50 refuges – https://womenandchildrenfirst.org.au/