Essay Assignment
Length: 2500 words.
Task: Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses in the delivery of services to remote communities via face to face and virtual service models. Identify within each approach the challenges for the human services worker and professional development strategies for improving regional and remote skills.
In considering each approach select one of the following population groups or service needs.
a. Disaster recovery within Australia
b. Mental Health services for remote Aboriginal communities
c. Domestic Violence services for women in remote and regional Australia
d. An issue or population type of your choice
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
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