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The Children, Family and the Community ATAR course focuses on factors that influence human development and the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. They recognise how promoting inclusion and diversity among individuals, families and groups in society contributes to the creation of safe, cohesive and sustainable communities. Students develop an understanding of human growth and the domains of development. Students develop an appreciation of how the creation of environments that promote optimal growth and development of individuals, families and communities affect and influence society as a whole.
This course caters for students seeking career pathways in areas such as sociology, psychology, education, nursing, occupational therapy, community services, childcare and health.

Course Description

Unit 3 – Building on relationships
In this unit, students investigate the principles of development and how these relate to the domains and theories of development. Students examine and evaluate the features of products, services and systems for individuals and families. They examine the diverse and dynamic nature of families in Australia. They recognise and acknowledge cultural diversity, and inequity and injustice issues. Students develop effective self-management and interpersonal skills to recognise and enhance personal relationships, enabling them to take active roles in society. This course also covers aspects of Sociology and Psychology.

Unit 4 – My place in the community
In this unit, students examine the effect on an individual’s development and wellbeing in a society characterised by rapid change. They explore contemporary Australian issues or trends relating to families and communities at the state and national level and are introduced to a range of advocacy types. Students examine developmental theories and their influence on cognitive development. Students use effective self-management and interpersonal skills when developing or assessing products, processes, services, systems or environments.

Careers/Further Study
This subject can be used as a base for a variety of careers:

• Primary School Teaching
• Teacher’s Aide
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Social work