Professional Social Work in Australia
Title | Professional Social Work in Australia PDF eBook |
Author | R.J. Lawrence |
Publisher | ANU Press |
Pages | 269 |
Release | 2016-02-01 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 192193428X |
This is an unchanged republication of the first historical account of the social work profession in Australia. It traces the development of social work education and professional social work in the larger, more industrialised societies overseas before the same developments began in Australia in the late 1920s, and it notes the part played by overseas influence in the subsequent 30-odd years. The book concentrates on the development of training bodies and their courses, the spread of qualified social workers into various fields of employment in Australia’s expanding health and welfare services, and the growth of professional associations and their programmes. The author assesses the occupational group in terms of accepted attitudes towards the established professions. He concludes with a discussion of major contemporary issues facing the Australian social work profession.
The Development of Professional Social Work in Australia
Title | The Development of Professional Social Work in Australia PDF eBook |
Author | Robert John Lawrence |
Publisher | |
Pages | 932 |
Release | 1962 |
Genre | Social work education |
ISBN |
Social Work Education, Research and Practice
Title | Social Work Education, Research and Practice PDF eBook |
Author | Ilango Ponnuswami |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 302 |
Release | 2021-01-13 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9811597979 |
This book addresses a range of key issues concerning social work education, research and practice in India and Australia from a cross-cultural perspective. The respective chapters focus on specific areas of social work regarding e.g. the status and recognition of the profession, regulatory mechanisms, roles and functions of social workers in different settings, and issues and challenges faced by the social work community. The book shares valuable perspectives to help understand the culturally sensitive practice of social work in various socio-cultural, economic and political contexts in both countries. Given the scope of its coverage, the book is of interest to scholars, students and professionals working in the areas of social work, social development and social policy practice.
Professional Identity and Social Work
Title | Professional Identity and Social Work PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen A. Webb |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Pages | 262 |
Release | 2017-06-26 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1315306948 |
Bringing together the perspectives of an internationally renowned group of specialists, the collection addresses a range of issues associated with professional identity construction and 'being professional' in the context of a rapidly changing inter-professional environment. It explores traditional aspects of professional identity such as beliefs, values, in-group status and belonging, alongside themes of professional socialisation, workplace culture, group membership, boundary maintenance, jurisdiction disputes and inter-professional tensions with health, education and the police.
Global social work
Title | Global social work PDF eBook |
Author | Carolyn Noble, |
Publisher | Sydney University Press |
Pages | 394 |
Release | 2014-06-30 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1743324049 |
Global social work: crossing borders, blurring boundaries is a collection of ideas, debates and reflections on key issues concerning social work as a global profession, such as its theory, its curricula, its practice, its professional identity; its concern with human rights and social activism, and its future directions. Apart from emphasising the complexities of working and talking about social work across borders and cultures, the volume focuses on the curricula of social work programs from as many regions as possible to showcase what is being taught in various cultural, sociopolitical and regional contexts. Exploring the similarities and differences in social work education across many countries of the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Pacific, the book provides a reference point for moving the current social work discourse towards understanding the local and global context in its broader significance.
Social Work in Rural Australia
Title | Social Work in Rural Australia PDF eBook |
Author | Jane Maidment |
Publisher | Allen & Unwin Australia |
Pages | 275 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9781742373706 |
Rural social work practice is both challenging and exciting. In order to assist communities to live well socially, ecologically and in economically sustainable ways, students and practitioners must critically engage with and be proactive in addressing the ever-changing conditions of those living in rural and remote areas.
Reflective Social Work Practice
Title | Reflective Social Work Practice PDF eBook |
Author | Manohar Pawar |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 261 |
Release | 2014-10-08 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1316124177 |
Reflective Social Work Practice demonstrates how social workers can creatively and consciously combine 'thinking, doing and being' when working with individuals, families, groups, communities and organisations, and when undertaking research. It discusses conceptual and theoretical aspects of reflective practice and presents a new, cohesive reflective social work practice model. It explores the themes of thinking (theory), doing (practice) and being (virtues). By defining 'being' in terms of virtues, the authors provide new perspectives for improved learning and practice in social work. Each chapter features reflective exercises, examples, review questions and activities to engage and challenge readers. Extended case studies throughout illustrate how a holistic approach to social work can enhance practice and enrich the quality of services delivered to people and communities. Written by authors with extensive professional experience in social work, Reflective Social Work Practice is an invaluable resource for social work, human services and welfare students, educators and practitioners alike.