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1. Action Plan Proposal
PROJECT (Total grade = 25%)Action Plan ProposalThis assessment builds on your
theoretical knowledge and applies that theoretical learning to a practice situation. The
assessment consists of two parts: a) an Individual written assessment – Action Plan
Proposal; and b) a Group Presentation.Part A: Individual Written Assessment (Action Plan
Proposal)Due Date: Week 11Word count: 1200-1500 words (25%)You are required to
work in small groups of 3-4 during class tutorials, in order to work towards the preparation
of an Action Plan Proposal for a community development project based on the case study
options listed below (each student will submit an individual proposal). Your submissions
will be very similar to your team members and a high turnitin score not considered. Your
group will choose either Case Study option 1 or 2.This is NOT an essay. You must use the
provided blank template to complete this task.The filled in template is an example to guide
you on what is required.Work done in tutorials will inform your proposal with the support
of your teacher, but you will also need to do your own individual out-of-class research to
inform your proposal, including researching on capacity building models and innovative
community development programs relevant to the case study. You will also need to consult
the relevant literature and the community toolbox in order to inform your proposal.CASE
STUDY 1.International students within Australia in 2022 are experiencing a number of
issues related to their tenure in Australia. These include issues such as homesickness,
discrimination, issues with accessing employment, financial stress, anxiety / depression and
others.The Federal Government has allocated funding for the next 2 years to assist you to
address the social issues and wellbeing of students through a Community Development
initiative. Your group is allocated $10,000 a year.Within your small group you are to
identify an issue or concern important and relevant to international students. As a group,
develop a small program to addresses a particular need and or interests of International
Students. Using the template, you are to jointly plan the project for the students in your
college or a broader group of international student. EG. Nepalese students in Australia,
International students studying Social work, etc.CASE STUDY 2.Many refugees and assylum
seekers have exceptional talents and tertiary qualifications in certain areas but they find
barriers in Australia when looking for employment, in accessing health care, education and
affordable housing. Many don’t know where to seek help and have a poor understanding of
how to access health services.The Federal Government has allocated funding for the next 2
years to assist them in their access to employment, health or education through a
Community Development initiative. Your group is allocated $10,000 a year.You need to

2. initially define who is your target group of refugees ie. Sudanese, Afgani, Burmese etc. Do
some research on the particular issues they face and look at past projects. Within your small
group you are to identify an issue or concern important and relevant to refugees or assylum
seekers and develop a small program to addresses a particular need or gap. Using the
template, you are to jointly plan the project for them.You must use APA 7 referencing. Your
written individual action plan proposal should each include a few (scholarly) journal
articles or books that you draw upon for your research in the ‘Target Group’ and
‘Background’ section of the plan.The format of your assessment will be discussed in greater
detail during tutorials.Do NOT utilize sources such as www.tutor2u.com and other such web
materials as these in no way constitute academic references for the purpose of your
assignments. If you rely on such sources for theoretical support, you will be deemed NOT to
have met the requirements of the assessment.