Human Service Essay

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Assessment Item 3

Description/Focus:

Essay

Value:

40%

Due date:

Midnight Friday 20th October (Week 12)

Length:

2500 words

Presentation:

The document will be typed

· 12 pt. Font

· 1½ or Double spacing

· Wide margins

Assessment criteria:

· Evidence of wide reading

· Academic writing

· Demonstrated comprehension of the literature and synthesis of theory with practice.

Task:

Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses in the delivery of services to remote communities via face to face and virtual service models. Identify within each approach the challenges for the human services worker. What professional development strategies could support the retention of such workers in delivering service to remote locations?

In considering each approach select one of the following population groups or service needs.

a) Disaster recovery within Australia

b) Mental Health services for remote Aboriginal communities

c) Domestic Violence services for women in remote and regional Australia

d) An issue or population type of your choice