Unit of Study TCHR2002 Children, Families and Communities (2025)

Unit description

Concerned with the complexity, diversity and changing nature of contemporary constructions of childhood and families within the community. The unit builds knowledge and understanding regarding contemporary and diverse issues facing children, families and communities, fostering attitudes of compassion and engagement in early childhood education and care. Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory is applied throughout the unit as a focus on children, families and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are embedded throughout the unit. The influence of historical, social, political, economic and socio-economic factors are considered as an influence upon children’s everyday lives. 

Unit content

Module 1: Understanding children, families and communities: historical and contemporary perspectives 

Module 2: Supporting children’s, families’ and community wellbeing

Module 3: Cultural belonging, being and becoming at home in Australia

Module 4: Diversity of contexts of children, families and communities

Module 5: Social justice for children, families and communities

Module 6: Linking policy to practice.