OBE Statements

Demonstrate critical awareness of the role of self in social work practice

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally

Apply critical thinking frameworks to a range of situations

Articulate an understanding of, commitment to and application of professional social work knowledge, values and AASW ethics

Demonstrate a thorough and critical understanding of social issues, social policy and social work service delivery in Australia

• includes history and rationale of provision of service delivery

• includes social policy analysis

• includes practice models - rationale and critique

• research strategies

Show understanding and commitment to anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice and particular attention to working in culturally appropriate ways with Indigenous Australians

Demonstrate an awareness of, and a capacity to use, systemic thinking that incorporates an appreciation of the inter-relatedness of micro, meso and macro levels of analysis