RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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Overview

The subject provides you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of the diversity and complexity of rural communities. You will work in interdisciplinary teams on defining and developing a project that your team identified through visiting a rural community and community consultation and discussion on needs, priorities and real-world … For more content click the Read more button below.

The subject provides you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of the diversity and complexity of rural communities. You will work in interdisciplinary teams on defining and developing a project that your team identified through visiting a rural community and community consultation and discussion on needs, priorities and real-world issues. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in communication, teamwork, and self-management and gain insight into the opportunities, complexities of and challenges to health and wellbeing in rural communities.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

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Subject coordinator

Brad Hodge

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Identify the characteristics of rural communities and opportunities to maximise health and wellbeing.

Apply key community engagement principles to a rural health and wellness context.

Reflect on professional learning needs to devise a professional plan on self-management and communication.

Collaborate and cooperate as a member of a project team to achieve shared goals.

Apply verbal and written communication skills to engage with rural communities.

Quota information

Quota management strategy: Enrolment accepted until quota reached

Quota reason:Limited capacity to offer and supervise community projects is limited to this number.

Quota - conditions or rules:

Quota due to limited capacity to offer and supervise community projects is limited to this number. For semseter 1, preference given to dentistry, physiotherapy and social work students, who are required to undertake this subject as a core. For semester 2, preference given to occupation therapy, speech pathology and exercise science students, who are required to undertake this subject as a core. Subject Coordinator to manage this.

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