HDS209 - Inclusive Services
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Louisa Smith |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HDS102 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | Weekly completion of a Learning module (1 hour online) and 2 hour on-campus seminar per week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Weekly completion of a Learning module (1 hour online) and 1 x 2 hour scheduled online seminar |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
The primary focus of this unit is the identification and mapping, of individualised and inclusive services. The unit will introduce students to the service provision process while still maintaining a focus on the individual, using best practice examples. Several sociocultural contexts will be explored for example cultural differences as well as rural and remote services. Topics covered include the service provision process and key characteristics of inclusive services, for example independence and control, informed decision making, consent, capacity building, advocacy, power dynamics and the relationship between service providers and service users and individualisation through Family-centred and Person-centred approaches. Preparation for, and the impact of the NDIS. These will be discussed in the context of key life experiences of people with a disability, for example, individuals with complex mental and physical health needs, dementia and end of life decisions.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
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| ULO1 | Identify and describe contemporary service types that are appropriate to meet the needs of individuals with disability. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Explain the approaches surrounding inclusive services to a range of audiences. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Describe best practice in inclusive services domestically and internationally. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Engage in virtual collaboration to create an inclusive service and use technology to effectively promote the service to a specific audience | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Assess the impact of inclusive practices on key life areas of an individual with a disability. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO6 | Analyse the factors that impact on the service provider/user relationship. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Individual case study report | 1400 words | 35% |
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| Assessment 2: Group Assignment: Written information package and digital resource. | 1400 words plus digital resource (group submission) | 35% |
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| Assessment 3: Three seminar tasks (individual submissions). | 1200 words (400 words per task) | 30% 10% per task |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for HDS209 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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