OCC304 Enabling Strategies: Working with Communities (8)

Abstract

The subject focuses on the social determinants of health and the ways in which health professionals can work collaboratively with communities to improve health and wellbeing. The subject builds on prior learning of Australian history and Indigenous culture and moves beyond individualistic approaches to health. It examines the concepts of health promotion and community development, and explores differences between public health and primary health. The subject also addresses topics such as racism, privilege, discrimination, trauma and trauma-informed practice. Regional, state, national and international perspectives and policies relating to health and wellbeing are explored and students are asked to consider how these perspectives impact on the particular needs of communities, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
On Campus	Albury-Wodonga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: OCC304
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Community Health

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to explain and critically reflect on equality, equity and social justice relating to health and wellbeing in Australia
be able to advocate, research, discuss, argue, appreciate and evaluate different perspectives on contemporary health and social issues
be able to analyse and apply health promotion and community development strategies for a range of communities
be able to justify and apply the community consultation and partnership principles that support service delivery
be able to describe health promotion and community development strategies developed respectfully and in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
be able to analyse the contemporary role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals, organisations, and communities in delivering culturally safe health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
be able to propose and evaluate evidenced-based programs that aim to meet identified health and wellbeing needs of a community
be able to critically reflect on their own cultural competency journey

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Social model of health
Social determinants of health and equity principles
International health promotion conventions
Equity and the politics of health care
Racism and discrimination, stigma and stereotyping, power and privilege
Indigenous health promotion, community development and building partnerships
Community profiles, needs assessment and consultations
Program development, implementation, and evaluation
Trauma informed care and practice
Culturally safe practice

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