Overview

This topic introduces students to the values, ethics and competencies required to work in culturally respectful ways with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and relevant policy makers and service providers. The learning process aims to increase student's awareness of self and the complexity of social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Explore the meaning of the term 'Social and Emotional Wellbeing' (SEWB) and how ethical social work practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities needs to demonstrate this holistic approach
  • Increase students' knowledge of the effects of past social policies and colonisation, in particular the assimilation era policies, on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities
  • Focus analysis on the power dynamics of white privilege and Indigenous oppression as they unfold in diverse situations, including social work history, education and contemporary practice
  • Explain how a narrative approach in interviews can assist effective relationship building between social workers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Increase students' knowledge of the effects of past social policies and colonisation on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities and its impact upon social work practices
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Critically reflect on the potential implications of white privilege and Indigenous oppression for contemporary practice and education
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Understand how to work in a culturally responsive manner using a social justice perspective when working with Indigenous clients, families and communities, taking account of their emotional and social wellbeing
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Using culturally responsive and critical reflexive practice to develop skills in effective relationship building between social workers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples, families and communities

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Preparatory online exercises commence 6 weeks prior to teaching activities.