This placement is undertaken in Semester 1 only, in accordance with the Professional Experience Calendar. All students must be aware of the scheduled Professional Experience dates and be prepared to undertake a placement during the scheduled time. The dates of Professional Experience may only be changed in exceptional, unplanned circumstances. Date variations are assessed on a case-by-case basis...

This unit examines contemporary social issues relating to drug abuse and its policing; one of the most complex and controversial topics confronting today's society. The unit focuses onthe demand for, and the supply of, illicit and licit drugs. Policing policies and legal implications relating to supply reduction and harm reduction through prohibition, harm-minimization and drug diversionary...

Some argue that war, of all human activity, is no place for law; any notion that law might regulate military conduct is naive and deluded. Although egregious violations of the law are common, international criminal courts and tribunals hold some of those most responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide to account. This has led to a surge in awareness of International...

EPR260 Introduction to Humanities and Social Sciences Education will provide you with the foundational knowledge, threshold concepts and skills you need to teach Humanities and Social Sciences to students aged 5 to 13 years. By studying Humanities and Social Sciences, you—and your future students—will learn to ask questions, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make...

This unit examines the complex social problems concerning property loss, damage and misappropriation through theft, residential and business burglary, fraud and e - crime, arson and unlawful fire - setting and the significant social, psychological and physical risks posed to individuals, groups and the community by these forms of behaviour. The management of these risks through intelligence - led...

In this unit, you will learn about the factors that influence dementia risk and explore current evidence around dementia prevention. The principles and strategies surrounding health promotion will also be explored, and you will apply your dementia prevention knowledge to an individual and community context. ...

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a rising set of technologies that provides access to a large quantity of data through sensors. Such devices are ubiquitous today in industrial processes, vehicles, robots, environmental monitoring, farms, hospitals, and on our personal item such as phones. IoT enables users to visualise, monitor, analyse and predict aspects of their environments that would...

This unit will appeal to any students wishing to explore the impact of trauma in our lives, and especially how this affects our learning. The unit will introduce and highlight key concepts of early adversity, that you may be familiar with from your own prior learning or educational experiences. These concepts will be explored through a lens of resilience and wellbeing. You will be introduced to...

This unit explores how historical, cultural and social elements, as well as previous and contemporary policy frameworks, shape the health and wellbeing of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Cultural safety, self-determination and collaboration are central concepts within this unit. You will have the opportunity to explore your own cultural beliefs, values and...

Note: Entry to the unit is competitive and is subject to approval by the unit coordinator. To apply for entry into the unit and relevant grant consideration where appropriate, please email the unit coordinator. This unit offers you the opportunity to undertake supervised fieldwork. You will develop an understanding of creative fieldwork in the changing creative and cultural industries. You will...