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HEALM6302 - Family and Community Studies
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Midwifery
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<p>In this unit, students will critically examine the socio-ecological model of health as a framework for supporting families within diverse community contexts. They will explore the structure, function, strengths, and resilience of contemporary families, and appraise parenting tasks and challenges across key developmental stages. Students will apply family assessment models, strategies, and tools to identify strengths and stressors, forming the basis for tailored support and health education. They will build capacity to work effectively with families experiencing vulnerability, including those affected by family violence, cultural and linguistic diversity, mental health concerns, substance use, disability, and child abuse. In addition, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of primary health care (PHC) principles and concepts—including health promotion, public health, population health, and community health—to guide responsive and inclusive practice.</p>
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<p>ANMAC Midwife Accreditation Standards (2021) NMBA Midwife Standards for Practice (2018); NMBA Code of Conduct for the Midwife (2018); Code of Ethics for the Midwife (2018), NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016); NMBA Code of Conduct for nurses (2018); Code of Ethics for nurses (2012), and Maternal and Child Health Service Standards (2019); VAMCHN Professional Standards for Practice (2024) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit.</p>
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<li>Socio-ecological model of health</li>
<li>Contemporary families and their diversity of structure, function, strength and resilience</li>
<li>Family assessment</li>
<li>Parenting tasks and life span challenges</li>
<li>Role of fathers</li>
<li>Transition to parenting and key developmental stages – establishing boundaries and routines</li>
<li>Vulnerable families</li>
<li>Family violence</li>
<li>Substance abuse</li>
<li>Physical and intellectual disability</li>
<li>Cultural diversity Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, rural and remote</li>
<li>Child abuse</li>
<li>Working with child protection</li>
<li>Orange Door</li>
<li>Concept of health promotion, primary healthcare and health education</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>In this unit, students will critically examine the socio-ecological model of health as a framework for supporting families within diverse community contexts. They will explore the structure, function, strengths, and resilience of contemporary families, and appraise parenting tasks and challenges across key developmental stages. Students will apply family assessment models, strategies, and tools to identify strengths and stressors, forming the basis for tailored support and health education. They will build capacity to work effectively with families experiencing vulnerability, including those affected by family violence, cultural and linguistic diversity, mental health concerns, substance use, disability, and child abuse. In addition, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of primary health care (PHC) principles and concepts—including health promotion, public health, population health, and community health—to guide responsive and inclusive practice.</p>
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<p>ANMAC Midwife Accreditation Standards (2021) NMBA Midwife Standards for Practice (2018); NMBA Code of Conduct for the Midwife (2018); Code of Ethics for the Midwife (2018), NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016); NMBA Code of Conduct for nurses (2018); Code of Ethics for nurses (2012), and Maternal and Child Health Service Standards (2019); VAMCHN Professional Standards for Practice (2024) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this unit.</p> <ul> <li>Socio-ecological model of health</li> <li>Contemporary families and their diversity of structure, function, strength and resilience</li> <li>Family assessment</li> <li>Parenting tasks and life span challenges</li> <li>Role of fathers</li> <li>Transition to parenting and key developmental stages – establishing boundaries and routines</li> <li>Vulnerable families</li> <li>Family violence</li> <li>Substance abuse</li> <li>Physical and intellectual disability</li> <li>Cultural diversity Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, rural and remote</li> <li>Child abuse</li> <li>Working with child protection</li> <li>Orange Door</li> <li>Concept of health promotion, primary healthcare and health education</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healm6302">060303 - Midwifery</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Critically appraise the sociological model of health and its application to assessing child and family health within diverse communities. </p>
K2
<p>Evaluate principles of primary health care to plan, implement, and assess health promotion activities in family and community contexts. </p>
K3
<p>Examine contemporary models of family and child-rearing, developing an advanced philosophy of family-centred care that respects the mother–infant dyad and family autonomy. </p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to working with vulnerable families and communities.</p>
S2
<p>Apply specialist communication skills to engage families from diverse backgrounds in collaborative care planning.</p>
S3
<p> Interpret assessment findings and work in partnership with families to address concerns and plan ongoing care, informed by knowledge of risk and protective factors. </p>
A1
<p>Critically analyse the concept of vulnerability and apply ethical, legal, and professional frameworks to support families in complex community contexts. </p>
A2
<p>Appraise contemporary issues affecting families and implement appropriate support strategies, including referral to relevant services. </p>
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<p>Completion of mandatory training modules. </p>
<p>Hurdle</p>
<p>S/US</p>
K2, S1, A1, A2
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<p>Application of theoretical concepts to provision of care for children and families in the community setting using current literature.</p>
<p>Case Study</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Develop a clinical procedure, supporting families experiencing violence in MCH Practice. </p>
<p>Written Task</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Midwifery
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healm6302">060303 - Midwifery</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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