Psychosocial Health Across the Lifecycle PG (12014.1)

Required texts

Please note: All readings relating to the course are digitised and a reading list, with links to online readings, will be available on the Unit Canvas site.

The following texts form part of the required readings and may be useful for broader understanding of the unit of study:

• Duckett, S. (2022). The Australin Health Care System (6th Ed). Oxford University Press
• Liamputtong, P. (2019). Social Determinants of Health. Oxford University Press
• Hepworth, DH., Rooney, RH., Rooney, GD. Strom-Gottfried, K. (2017). Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills (10th Ed). Cengage Learning
• Coady, N. & Lehmann, P. (2016). Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice: A Generalist-Eclectic Approach. Springer Publishing Company
• Bennett, B. & Green, S.(2019). Our Voices: Aboriginal Social Work. Bloomsbury

Submission of assessment items

Use of generative AI for assessment in this unit of study

Use of Artificial Intelligence in this Unit

Students have permission to utilise assistive academic support services or tools (translation, editing andparaphrasing tools or services) and / or Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) programs for assessmentsin this unit, provided the following conditions are met:

1. Students appropriately acknowledge the use of assistive academic support services or Gen AI in the assessment itself, as well as in the reference list (as per APA7 style)

2. Students provide a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement that is placed after the reference list. The GenAI Acknowledgement Statement should clearly outline what tools or services were utilised and in what ways they were utilised in the process of completing the assessment.

Your Unit Convenor may require additional specific information about how you have used GenAI, such asincluding the prompts you used or providing the output of the GenAI as an appendix to the submission.These requirements will be specified in the assessment instructions.

It is recommended that you:

- Keep records of the development of the work submitted for the assessment, and any drafts of the work submitted for a work-in-progress

- Ensure you are ready to respond to questions about your assessment to demonstrate your achievement ofthe learning outcomes of that assessment if / when you may be requested to participate in a conversationabout your submission.

GenAI Acknowldgement Statement Examples

Complete the relevant GenAI Acknowledgement Statement for your assessment before copying the statement into your submission after the reference list:- I did not use any genAI tools/services in the preparation of this assessment. I understand that providingfalse or misleading information in this GenAI Acknowledgement Statement may constitute a breach of theUniversity of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023.

OR

- I have used the following Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools/services in the preparation of thisassessment:• GenAI service name and version: [Insert]• Link to the GenAI service: [Insert]• I used this GenAI service: [insert]

I confirm I have not used GenAI in the preparation of this assessment for any purpose other than what Ihave acknowledged above. I understand that providing false or misleading information in this GenAIAcknowledgement Statement may constitute a breach of the University of Canberra (Student Conduct)Rules 2023.

EXAMPLE:

I have used the following Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools/services in the preparation of thisassessment:• GenAI service name and version: Microsoft Copilot• Link to the GenAI service: https://copilot.microsoft.com/• I used this GenAI service: for initial ideation in response to the topic, assisting in structuring my thinking,developing a comparison table, and suggesting clearer language.I confirm I have not used the Generative Artificial Intelligence service in development of this work forassessment other than what I have declared and acknowledged above. I understand that providing false ormisleading information in this declaration and acknowledgement may constitute a breach of the StudentConduct RulesGenAI supporting information for students

The GenAI for Students guide will assist you in understanding GenAI and how it can be used at theUniversity of Canberra: https://canberra.libguides.com/genai

GenAI and referencingEach referencing guide provided by the Library provides advice on how to appropriately reference the use of GenAI in-text.

Free and protected access to Microsoft Copilot The University provides students with free and protected access to Microsoft Copilot and Dall-E. TheseGenAI services are accessible when you log-in using your UC username and password athttps://copilot.microsoft.com/

Recommendation

UC students should avoid using GenAI tools other than the secure Microsoft Copilot system provided by the University for completing assessments. Using this version of Microsoft Copilot ensures your studentdata, personal information, and intellectual property are protected.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Inclusion and engagement

During your study in this program, if you identify a need for support, please reach out to the course convenor:

Dr Angella Duvnjak

angella.duvnjak@canberra.edu.au

You are also wlecome to contact the University of Canberra Student Wellbeing Service:  

Email: wellbeing@canberra.edu.au 

Phone: (02) 6206 8841  

Website:  https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/support-at-uc/student-wellbeing  

OR for students who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: 

Ngunnawal Centre 

Email: ngunnawal@canberra.edu.au 

Phone: (02) 6201 2998 

Website: https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/ngunnawal-centre/  

Participation requirements

• If this is your first unit of study in the Social Work program you are required to complete the 'Social Work Foundations Module' located within the Social Work Hub. This module provides essential information and core skills needed to fully participate in this unit of study. 
• Attendance at tutorials is highly recommended in this course. Students will be strongly supported to attain and demonstrate the required learning outcomes in their assessments via attendance and participation in weekly tutorials.
• Recordings will be made available for those students who are unable to attend live tutorial sessions, however recordings cannot replicate the live learning experience of engagement with peers, teachers and guest speakers.
• Please note sections of tutorial recordings may be removed if sensitive information has been disclosed.

Required IT skills

• In order to engage in this unit, you are expected to have a reliable computer with the latest operating system. You will also need reliable internet connections and the latest version of Google Chrome (preferred browser) to access UCLearn.
• You are expected to have access to Microsoft Office applications: including OneNote, Word, Excel and PowerPoint equivalent.
• In some units, you will be required to download specific software applications to complete the unit content and assessment successfully.
• This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
• In order to complete research, you will need to be able to search the library data bases for relevant journal articles. It is the individual student's responsibility to access appropriate help from the University IT services or the library if they do not have adequate skills.
• Please see the Social Work Hub on Canvas for orientation to key software and applications.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

• Study Block 2, 2025, Online real-time, UC - Canberra, Online (228709)
• Study Block 4, 2024, Online, UC - Canberra, Online (221279)