HEASP1022 Lifespan Development and Communication
This unit introduces students to the concept of human development across the lifespan with a focus on communication and swallowing. Physical, cognitive and psychosocial development is examined in relation to major theorists and stages of human development from birth through to death. Sociocultural aspects in relation to multiculturalism and health and well-being are explored. This course will also enable students to gain a better understanding of the role of effective communication for health professionals in working with clients across the lifespan. It will identify enablers and barriers to effective communication and how these may affect our interaction with others. It will introduce students to a range of communication techniques and strategies essential for the development and maintenance of workplace relationships and teamwork. These will enable effective interpersonal and therapeutic communication, including clear expression of ideas and views; concise and confident oral and written communication skills; and tailoring communication styles for specific audiences. The unit will be offered to students to promote inter-professional learning as required by the Health Professionals Accreditation Standards, Professional Standards for Speech Pathologist in Australia (2020), National Quality Safeguarding Framework (2018), National Safety, Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and Aged Care Quality Standards (2019).
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).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,164
Grandfathered contribution amount - 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 Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 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.
