HEALM5001 Foundations in Child and Family Health

Upon completion of this unit, students will demonstrate foundational theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required for supervised clinical practice in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) community settings. Building on their existing knowledge and experience in Nursing and Midwifery, the unit focuses on developing collaborative partnerships with families to promote child health and overall family wellbeing. Students will apply the MCH Key Ages and Stages framework to assess and respond to child health and developmental concerns. This includes evaluating maternal and family wellbeing, providing anticipatory guidance, offering parenting support, and making appropriate referrals for parenting-related issues. Throughout the unit, students will engage with relevant legislation, guidelines, and ethical considerations in MCH practice. Clinical learning will be supported through 150 hours of supervised, supernumerary placement within Local Council MCH services and affiliated specialty services.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.25

Band

Band 1

Field of Education

Midwifery (060303)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,185
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,185

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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