Type: Online Discussion Forum
Due date: Wednesday, Week 6, 27th August 2025, 4:00 PM (AEST)
This assessment comprises three forums due in Week 2, 4 and 6; see the Moodle unit site for due dates for each forum task.  
Extensions: Available as per the policy. 
The 72-hour grace period applies to this assessment. 
Return Date: Monday, Week 9, 15th September
Weighting: 30%
Length: 1500 words (+/-10%)
Unit Coordinator: Jacqueline McNamara

Aim

The aim of this assessment is to encourage you to interact with other students to develop reflective skills and demonstrate your understanding of the unit material.  

Instructions

In weeks 2, 4 and 6, you will participate in an online forum to demonstrate your understanding and engagement with the weekly topics, literature, and unit materials. Your posts will reflect your ability to engage in further research, reflection and thoughtful online discussion with your peers about unit content. 

For each week 2, 4 and 6 forums, you are required to:

1.    Post a 300-word limit response to the respective forum topic and questions.  

2.    Post two reflective peer response posts to two different student’s forum posts. Each reflective peer response post is to be 100 words (maximum). 

Your forum posts should:

·         Demonstrate understanding of the relevant weekly topic concepts and perspectives covered in the unit readings and resources on the Moodle site and in the e-Reading list. Use examples to illustrate your applied understanding.

·         Where appropriate, refer to the literature to support your discussion and provide an in-text citation for the sources. If you use a direct quote as part of your discussion, it must be indicated as such, and you will need to provide full reference details using APA (7th Edition) referencing style.

·         Include a separate reference list at the end of each post.

·         Demonstrate the ability to search the CQU library and databases for appropriate references for each chosen question and undertake further reading.

·         Use scholarly conventions and appropriate communication in accordance with the AASW Code of Ethics (2020).

Requirements  

·         After the completion of each group discussion topic, students are required to cut and paste their post and response to another student into a Word document and submit it to the respective Assessment 1 Topic submission area by the due date.

·         Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 2.0 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).  

·         Include a cover page with student name, student number, unit code, due date, word count and unit coordinator details. 

·         page numbers on the top right side of each page in a header.   

·         Write in the first-person perspective in all forum posts.  

·         Use formal academic language (avoid contractions).  

·         Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.   

·         The word count is considered from the discussion’s first word to the discussion’s last word. 

·         The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations. 

·         No Abstract, Table of Contents, Introduction or Conclusion sections are required for this assignment. Do not include any images, tables, graphs, or additional appendices. 

·         It is recommended that students complete their responses in a saved Microsoft Word document and cut and paste from the document into the respective forum; this will avoid any loss of work due to internet outages or timeout of Moodle session.

Word Limit

The total 1500-word assessment includes:

·         3 x 300-word forum posts and

·         6 x 100-word reflective peer responses.

Academic Integrity

You must abide by the principles of academic integrity (see Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure). Completion of this assessment with another party or sharing of responses is not permitted at any time.
Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 1: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

Literature and references

For each forum posting, use a minimum of two contemporary references (<10 years) sourced from the CQUniversity library in this assessment to support your discussion. The required set textbook is one suitable reference. You may also use seminal scholarly literature where relevant. Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the five elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature from the internet must be from reputable websites such as government, university, or peak national bodies.

Resources

·         You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g. journal articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important.  

·         We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide: the Social Work and Community Services Guide.  

·         We recommend you use EndNote to manage your citations and reference list. More information on how to use EndNote is available at the CQUniversity Library website.  

·         For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.  

·         Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.   

Submission  

Cut and paste all your three forum posts and reflective responses into a single Microsoft Word document and submit to the Assessment 1 submission area in Moodle by the due date, Friday Week 6. Use headings to distinguish the forum and your reflective peer responses. 

Marking Criteria  

·         Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more details on how marks will be assigned. Assessment re-attempt is not available for Assessment One. 

Learning Outcomes Assessed 

·         Compare a range of strategies that provide useful outcomes for specified community based contexts and evaluate their usefulness.

·         Explain how social innovation is used within communities.

Assessment Criteria

1.    Demonstrates adherence to the word count (10%)

2.    Week 2 – Demonstrates understanding of the question posed on the Moodle Forum (15%)

3.    Week 2 – Demonstrates an ability to respond reflectively to (2) other student posts on community practice (10%)

4.    Week 4 – Demonstrates understanding of the question posed on the Moodle Forum (15%)

5.    Week 4 – Demonstrates an ability to respond reflectively to (2) other student posts on community practice (10%)

6.    Week 6 – Demonstrates an understanding of the question posed on the Moodle Forum (15%)

7.    Week 6 – Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to (2) other student posts on community practice (10%)

8.    Writing Quality – Shows appropriate grammar, spelling & paragraph structure (5%)

9.    Referencing – Demonstrates ability to source relevant contemporary references & to apply APA style to in-text referencing (5%)

10.  Demonstrates ability to apply APA 7th Edition referencing list style & prepare a reference list. (5%)

Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.

Type: Written Assessment
Due date: Wednesday, Week 9, 17th September 2025, 4:00 PM (AEST)
Extensions: Available as per the policy.  
The 72-hour grace period applies to this assessment.  
Return Date: Friday, Week 11, 3rd October
Weighting: 35%
Length: 1800 words (+/-10%)
Unit Coordinator: Jacqueline McNamara

Aim

The aim of this assessment is to explore different understandings of community in Australia and examine community development models addressing two social issues impacting Indigenous communities. It involves examining community development models implemented in different contexts in Indigenous Australian communities and critically analysing how they support cross-cultural competency to understand their applicability and effectiveness in diverse cultural contexts and communities.

Instructions

Please follow the steps below to complete your assessment task:

1.    Select one social issue relating to the social determinants of health impacting Indigenous Australian people and communities (e.g., lower education achievement, unemployment, homelessness, over-representation of Indigenous Australian youth in the criminal justice system).

2.    Drawing on examples of two different community development models used in Indigenous Australian communities to combat the chosen social issue(s), assess how well they promote Indigenous Australians’ self-determination, social justice, inclusion, and economic well-being.

3.    Evaluate how the two community development models support cross-cultural competency using Kenny and Hand’s (2023) cross-cultural competency checklists.

4.    Explain how Indigenous Australian communities, as a concept of community, are distinct from other ideas of community.

You are encouraged to discuss your ideas and resources with the unit coordinator and others in the Moodle Discussion Forum and Zoom tutorial sessions.

Academic Integrity

You must abide by the principles of academic integrity (see Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure). Completion of this assessment with another party or sharing of responses is not permitted at any time.
Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 1: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

Literature and references

In this assessment, use a minimum of ten contemporary references (<10 years) sourced from the CQUniversity library in this assessment to support your discussion. The required set textbook is one suitable reference. You may also use seminal scholarly literature where relevant. Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the five elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature from the internet must be from reputable websites such as government, university, or peak national bodies.

Requirements  

·         Please use essay format for this assignment. 

·         Do not use dot points or numbered lists in your assignment.

·         Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 2.0 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).  

·         Include page numbers on the top right side of each page in a header.   

·         Include a cover page with student name, student number, unit code, due date, word count and unit coordinator details. 

·         Write in the third-person perspective.   

·         Use formal academic language (avoid contractions).  

·         Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.   

·         The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion.  

·         The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations. 

·         Do not include an Abstract, Table of Contents, Introduction, Conclusion, or any images, tables, graphs, or appendices. 

Resources

·         You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g. journal articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important.  

·         We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide: the Social Work and Community Services Guide.  

·         We recommend you use EndNote to manage your citations and reference list. More information on how to use EndNote is available at the CQUniversity Library website.  

·         For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.  

·         Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.   

Submission  

Submit your assessment as a single file via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only. 

Marking Criteria  

·         Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more details on how marks will be assigned. Assessment re-attempt is not available for Assessment Two. 

Learning Outcomes Assessed 

·         Critique ideas of community and a range of community work models for practice.

·         Integrate cultural competency skills working within the community including working within Indigenous communities.

Assessment Criteria

1.    Writing quality and structure (10%)

2.    Identify and explain the social issue linked to the social determinants of health for Indigenous Australians (10%)

3.    Explain Indigenous Australian communities as one concept of community, distinct to other ideas of community (15%)

4.    Summarise the two different community development models used in Indigenous Australian communities (10%)

5.    Critically assess the two different community development models used in Indigenous Australian communities & how they promote Indigenous Australians’ self-determination, social justice, inclusion & economic well-being. (20%)

6.    Evaluate how the two community development models support cross-cultural competency in social work using Kenny & Hand’s (2023) checklists & highlights the differences between the two models (20%)

7.    Referencing – Integrates references & adopts correct in-text referencing (5%)

8.    Reference list meets APA 7th Edition referencing style guidelines and uses contemporary references (10%)

Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.

Type: Written Assessment
Due date: Wednesday, Week 12, 8th October 2025, 4:00 PM (AEST)
Extensions: Available as per the policy.  
The 72-hour grace period applies to this assessment.  
Return Date: Friday, Exam Week, 24th September
Weighting: 35%
Length: 1800 words (+/-10%)
Extensions: Available as per the policy.
There is a 72-hour grace period applied to this submission
Unit Coordinator: Jacqueline McNamara

Aim

This assessment aims to demonstrate your understanding of the community development models that exist for people living with disability. Identify and examine the community development models used within this community and evaluate their performance in general and in comparison to other models. Demonstrate understanding of how social work practitioners can use these community development models to promote a more inclusive and equitable society by advocating for policy changes that support people living with disability in Australia.

Instructions

Please follow the steps below to complete your assessment task:

1.    Identify and describe two community development models that social workers use in the disability community within Australia (e.g., the Asset Based Community Development model). 

2.    Discuss the positive and negative aspects of these two community development models and support with real life examples.

3.    Critically evaluate the application of these two community development models, focusing on their practical implications and effectiveness in promoting social participation, economic well-being, and non-discrimination for people with disabilities. 

4.    Discuss how these models contribute to achieving equity for people living with disability in Australia, and support with real life examples.

Academic Integrity

You must abide by the principles of academic integrity (see Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure). Completion of this assessment with another party or sharing of responses is not permitted at any time.
Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 1: You must not use AI at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

Literature and references

In this assessment, use a minimum of ten contemporary references (<10 years) sourced from the CQUniversity library in this assessment to support your discussion. The required set textbook is one suitable reference. You may also use seminal scholarly literature where relevant. Suitable references include peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, and credible websites. When sourcing information, consider the five elements of a quality reference: currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature from the internet must be from reputable websites such as government, university, or peak national bodies.

Requirements  

·         Your assessment must include the following sections: Cover page, Discussion, References.  

·         Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with 2.0 line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft Word).  

·         Include page numbers on the top right side of each page in a header.   

·         Include a cover page with student name, student number, unit code, due date, word count and unit coordinator details. 

·         Write in the third-person perspective.   

·         Use formal academic language (avoid contractions).  

·         Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA Referencing Style Guide.   

·         The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion. 

·         The word count excludes the reference list but includes in-text references and direct quotations. 

·         No Abstract and Table of Contents, Introduction, or Conclusion sections are required for this assignment. Do not include any images, tables, graphs, or appendices. 

Resources

·         You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g. journal articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your sources are important.  

·         We recommend that you access your discipline specific library guide: the Social Work and Community Services Guide.  

·         We recommend you use EndNote to manage your citations and reference list. More information on how to use EndNote is available at the CQUniversity Library website.  

·         For information on academic communication please go to the Academic Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many helpful resources including information for students with English as a second language.  

·         Submit a draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here.   

Submission  

Submit your assessment as a single file via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only. 

Marking Criteria  

·         Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more details on how marks will be assigned. Assessment re-attempt is not available for Assessment Three. 

Learning Outcomes Assessed 

·         Critique ideas of community and a range of community work models for practice.

·         Compare a range of strategies that provide useful outcomes for specified community-based contexts and evaluate their usefulness.

Assessment Criteria

1.    Writing Quality & structure (10%)

2.    Identify and describe two community development models used in the Australian disability community (10%)  

3.    Discuss the positive & negative aspects of the two selected models & support with real life examples (15%)

4.    Critically evaluate the application of one of the community development models with coverage of practical implications & effectiveness in promoting social participation, economic well-being, & non-discrimination for people with disabilities. (30%)

5.    Discuss how these two models contribute to achieving equity for people living with disability in Australia & support with real life examples (20%)

6.    Referencing – Integrates references & adopts correct in-text referencing (5%)

7.    Reference list meets APA 7th Edition referencing style guidelines and uses contemporary references (10%)

Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.