MHP313 Working with Families and Diverse Communities

MHP313 Working with Families and Diverse Communities

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to research and analyse the diversity of the Australian population: including but not restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and immigrants;
be able to relate the impact of culture and diversity on the health of individuals, groups and society;
be able to describe the significance of kinship relationships in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
be able to examine causes of familial breakdowns and ways to initiate healing through family strengths;
be able to define and apply skills required to work with clients and their families/communities in the management of mental disorders and promotion of emotional and social well being;
be able to apply planning, problem solving and decision making skills as part of client management plan process;
be able to apply and evaluate evidence for best practice in mental health as it relates to working with families and diverse cultures;
be able to discuss how to optimise available resources to families and communities by working collaboratively through and with primary care and general mental health care services, prevention initiatives, and development of interagency links and resources; and
be able to demonstrate consistent application of formal writing skills and evidence of critical thinking.
Syllabus

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The subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1 – Culture and how is it approached by health care professionals
Module 2 – Multiculturalism
Module 3 – Significance of kinship relationships
Module 4 – World events – how they impact culture in Australia
Module 5 – Cross-cultural relationships within families
Module 6 – Provisions for diversity within healthcare settings