Protecting Children

Course aim

Building on prior knowledge of child development theories, policy, legislation and professional practice with children, this course focuses on effective measures to safeguard children by promoting their wellbeing in the context of families, communities and societies.

Course content

Students will apply advanced knowledge and skills in understanding child protection as ‘everyone’s business’ as outlined in the National Child Protection policy. Students will investigate international, national and state innovations regarding child protection in government and non-government services. Strategies and services which promote children’s wellbeing and protection are compared and contrasted to identify elements of current best practice. The place of families, systems and communities, in supporting child wellbeing and protecting children will be examined. Child focused and inclusive skills appropriate for practice with Aboriginal and culturally diverse communities will be developed throughout the course.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
WELF 4030	Child Centred Practice
WELF 2025	Informed Practice with Children
WELF 1020	Child Development

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture (on campus)	1 hours x 3 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 3 weeks
Online	2.5 hours x 4 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture (on campus)	1 hours x 3 weeks
Tutorial (on campus)	3 hours x 3 weeks
Online	2.5 hours x 4 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture (on campus)	1 hours x 3 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 3 weeks
Online	2.5 weeks x 4 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4S)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.