SWM5101 Human rights, law and ethics contexts for social work practice

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Apply the principles of ethical decision-making that reflect best practice, in accordance with the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

2. 2

   Explain and distinguish key concepts such as confidentiality, privacy, mandatory reporting and duty of care and apply these in a simulated learning environment.

3. 3

   Explain and critique human rights and social justice frameworks that underpin social work values and ethics.

4. 4

   Describe the key elements of the Australian legal system and the ways in which it informs social work practice and decision-making processes.

5. 5

   Analyse key dimensions of human service organisations through a sociological lens, demonstrating an understanding of the ways in which power, authority and broader socio-political discourses impact professional practice in social work.