In this topic students will critically assess the historical development of the welfare state and contemporary social policies in Australia. There will be an emphasis on understanding the role of government in its response to a range of social issues and consideration of the ideologies and values which have shaped government policy. The contemporary role of community sector organisations will be explored in the context of contracting-out of service provision. Key concepts include social justice, citizenship, mutual obligation, social coalition, social capital. These key concepts will be explored in an Australian context.
This topic aims to:
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