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FAMILY STUDIES Information Webinar

Explore the study of family life, processes, and functions in social contexts, focusing on vulnerable families. Learn about the global impact and opportunities in Family Studies at UON.

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FAMILY STUDIES Information Webinar

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  1. FAMILY STUDIES Information Webinar

  2. Distinguished Professor in Family Studies Alan Hayes, AM Dr Jennifer StGeorge Convenor Family Studies

  3. WHAT IS FAMILY STUDIES?

  4. Family Studies is the study of family life, family processes, and family functions in social and cultural contexts that include the broader social environment of government policies and priorities. It is also the study of the effects of adverse life circumstances on families, and how best we can contribute to their strengths and resilience. We have a particular focus is on the most vulnerable families in our society, and on times in the lifecourse when families are most vulnerable.

  5. FAMILY STUDIES AT UON • The Discipline of Family Studies • only one in an Australian University • Inaugural Chair of Family Studies • Distinguished Professor Alan Hayes, AM • Global Consortium for International Family Studies (GCIFS) • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (USA) & Tata Institute of Social Sciences (India)

  6. 30 year history of family programs WHY STUDY AT UON REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES PRACTICE-INFORMED TEACHING 30 year history of family programs

  7. WHY STUDY AT UON RESEARCH- INFORMED TEACHING

  8. STRONG FAMILIES—CAPABLE COMMUNITIES • The University of Newcastle’s extensive expertise in • social sciences • health • family studies • integrated health and community services • enabling programs • Collaborative partnerships with • DPC, FACS, Education, Health, Housing, the Police Area Command • Muswellbrook Shire Council • and the Social Housing Provider – Compass Housing • A Collective Impact Facilitator (CIF)to • synergise multiple government, community and industry resources to identify local priority risk factors • enhance family and community capability to address these

  9. SMS4DadsSMS4Dads&Mums

  10. ROUGH & TUMBLE PLAY Competitiveness Risk taking, autotelic experiences Motoric elements & emotional experience Sensory modalities Paradox & cognition Flow experience Interventions for children and or parents Autism ADHD ODD

  11. WHY STUDY FAMILY STUDIES?

  12. WHY STUDY AT UON Family Service Manager Family Program Coordinator Research & Policy Officer Family & Relationship Services Practitioner Specialist family worker in nursing, allied health, youth work, drug &alcohol, mental health, early childhood, education & law In Government, non-government and corporate sectors CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  13. FAST FACTS

  14. BACKGROUNDS OF OUR STUDENTS? • Allied Health • Applied Science • Arts • Community Services • Children, Youth or Family Services • Counselling • Education • Law • Indigenous Studies or Health • Medicine • Mediation • Mental Health • Nursing • Psychology • Psychotherapy • Public Health or Safety • Relationship Education • Social Science • Social Work • Volunteering

  15. WHAT WILL YOUSTUDY? • Diverse family forms, family functions and family systems • Life-course perspective • Transitions & vulnerabilities • Prevention and early intervention focus • Strengths perspective

  16. WHY STUDY AT UON LECTURE • Video lectures for core concepts and academic skills TUTORIAL • ‘Collaborate’ sessions throughout the courses WAYS OF TEACHING ONLINE • Learning activities, learning resources, interaction with other students, and assessment PERSONAL STUDY/INDEPENDENT LEARNING • We expect that you’ll spend about 10 hours per course per week on all your study; reading the given readings, listening to lectures, making notes, drafting and finalizing assessments and contributing to group discussions.

  17. …been very captivating and challenging and we’ve been encouraged to apply them practically in work and in life. I have learnt a lot and am enjoying the integration of theory and practice. I am taking the learnings from this course back into my workplace and am making the most of the learning I am experiencing. • The issues addressed here all apply to life across the globe.

  18. NEXT STEPS Want to know more? • Type in Master of Family Studies into the UON search box • Call me on 02 4921 6690 • Closing date: 18 August 2019 How to apply? • Click the Apply now button, or • Ask a Question button.

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