Community and Family Studies
General
Community and Family Studies examining family dynamics, resource management, and community welfare.
Available in: New South Wales
Community and Family Studies (CAFS) is a senior ATAR subject offered in NSW (HSC) that explores the interactions between individuals, families, and communities. The course examines resource management, social impact, wellbeing, and the research process — equipping students with real-world skills in decision-making, advocacy, and applied social science. At Modedu, we provide expert 1:1 tutoring to help students excel in CAFS by improving their report writing, content understanding, and preparation for internal and HSC assessments.
Expert guidance for complex concepts
CAFS challenges students to:
Understand the wellbeing needs of individuals and groups
Analyse strategies that support social inclusion, equity, and resource management
Apply key concepts like SHESE (social, historical, economic, spatial, educational) factors in case studies
Conduct independent research for the Independent Research Project (IRP)
Students often struggle with:
Distinguishing between content-heavy topics
Structuring extended responses using examples and acronyms (SHESE, PIES, SMART goals, etc.)
Planning, conducting, and writing up the IRP
Brianna
B.Ed (HSIE) + Social Work (UNSW)
Daniel
Community Health & Teaching (ACU)
Weekly 1:1 lessons with a subject-matched tutor
Structured coverage of the HSC syllabus
Regular exam-style practice, feedback, and revision
Access to our LMS for tracking progress and submitting questions
Verbal reasoning assessments (SOA) to build true understanding
CAFS scales moderately but is an excellent foundational subject for:
Social Work, Psychology, and Human Services
Nursing, Public Health, and Community Development
Early Childhood, Teaching, and Youth Work
Policy, Non-Profit, and Allied Health Careers
It builds analytical writing, research skills, and social awareness relevant to both academic and vocational pathways.
Social Work, Psychology, and Human Services
Nursing, Public Health, and Community Development
Early Childhood, Teaching, and Youth Work
Policy, Non-Profit, and Allied Health Careers
"CAFS is harder than people think — my tutor really helped me break down essay questions and use the right structure."
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