Problem: This assessment task gives students an opportunity to explore and critically analyse one field of social work practice. Students may choose from a range of practice areas including disability, homelessness, family violence, aged care, child and family services and mental health. If students have a particular area of interest, they are encouraged to discuss this with their lecturer.
In this task, students will address each of the 3 questions as outlined below related to their chosen field of practice.
Question 1: Describe your chosen field of practice and the current challenges and tensions in this field. Answers must include information on this field of practice in the Australian context, although it does not have to be exclusively focused on Australia. (1000 words)
Question 2: Analyse one specific and current issue (or "gap") in service delivery, why has this arisen and what is one strategy that has been developed to address the issue. (800 words) Need Assignment Help?
Question 3: Provide evidence of outcomes from your chosen strategy. Critically reflect on these outcomes for the field of practice and your own future social work practice. (700 words).
Responses should draw on at least eight (8) relevant, accurate, academic references as a minimum standard to pass this assessment.