Paper, Order, or Assignment Requirements

Part 1 (500 words)

Identify one of the rural and regional towns that have recently suffered industry closure, job losses and/or population decline. Examine how this might impact upon families, youth and older people, and social work practice in this context.

Part 2 (850 words)

Using the community development approach discuss how you would work with that community to address this issue.

The plan should include the following steps (These should be used as headings).

• Create a vision
• Assess the current situation
• Set goals
• Establish objectives
• Develop action plans
• Implementation of action plans
• Evaluation plan

Assessment criteria:

Part 1

You should be able to demonstrate your ability to critically analyse the social issues faced by the rural community in the context of socio- economic, cultural and political changes. This needs to be evidenced with research in this area.

Part 2

Demonstrate a sound knowledge of community development approach

Apply CD approach to work with the selected rural communities in order to address the identified issue (It should reflect in goals, objectives and action plans).

Demonstrate an understanding of rural practice