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2. An International Call for Papers.
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Bigby, Christine
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SOCIAL work research ,EVALUATION research (Social action programs) ,HUMAN services ,SOCIAL sciences ,SOCIAL workers - Abstract
The article discusses a content analysis of papers on social work in Australia published between 2002 and 2005. Balance is seen in papers reporting original research or evaluation which comprise 43% of the 112 papers published within the period. Twelve percent focused on describing new or innovative service developments. Sixty-six percent discussed the nature of social work, social work skills, community programmes and knowledge about the characteristics of particular client groups. Calls for papers are also made.
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- 2006
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3. Reviewing Manuscripts for Australian Social Work.
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Tilbury, Clare
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AUTHORS ,EDITORS ,MANUSCRIPTS ,PROFESSIONAL peer review ,RESPECT ,RESPONSIBILITY ,SERIAL publications ,SOCIAL case work ,SOCIAL work research ,PROFESSIONALISM - Abstract
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- 2015
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4. Social Work Research in the Field of Disability in Australia: A Scoping Review.
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Bigby, Christine, Tilbury, Clare, and Hughes, Mark
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AUDITING ,BRAIN injuries ,CINAHL database ,PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems ,MEDLINE ,PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities ,ONLINE information services ,SOCIAL services ,SOCIAL work research ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,PROFESSIONAL practice - Abstract
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- 2018
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5. Review of Australian Health Related Social Work Research 1990–2009.
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Brough, Mark, Wagner, Ingrid, and Farrell, Louise
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CINAHL database ,ERIC (Information retrieval system) ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,HEALTH care teams ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL care ,MEDLINE ,SOCIAL services ,SOCIAL work research ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,KNOWLEDGE management ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,CITATION analysis - Abstract
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- 2013
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6. Social Work Doctoral Education in Australia: The Case for Further Development.
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Hodgson, David, Watts, Lynelle, Cordoba, Pushkar Sebastian, and Nipperess, Sharlene
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SOCIAL work research ,SOCIAL work education ,SOCIAL workers ,STUDENTS ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,DOCTORAL programs ,LITERATURE reviews - Abstract
Social work education in Australia has been based in universities since the 1940s. There are now 32 higher education providers offering social work programs across Australia. The significant growth in master's level qualifying programs in Australia, along with recent higher education policy changes, has increased the need for social work academic faculty members with doctoral qualifications. This paper presents the findings of a scoping review of literature on social work doctoral education. Despite a growing literature on social work doctoral education in international contexts, the review found that there is a lack of Australian research and evidence on social work doctoral pedagogy, the number and diversity of doctoral students, the doctoral student experience, and doctoral graduate employment intentions and outcomes. Addressing the lack of Australian research in this area would be an important step to enabling Australian social work to address future research training and capacity needs and directions. IMPLICATIONS There is a lack of research on Australian social work doctoral education and this is a neglected aspect of social work scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) research. Research into social work doctoral education would provide baseline information on the number and diversity of students, doctoral student experiences, graduate outcomes, and employment intentions. Development of social work SOTL about doctoral education would support future research capacity and enable the advancement of social work research knowledge and skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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7. Training Oncology Social Workers: Lessons From the USA.
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Davis, Cindy, Kayser, Karen, and Cadet, Tamara
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OCCUPATIONAL achievement ,CANCER patients ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,SOCIAL work education ,SOCIAL services ,NEEDS assessment ,ONCOLOGY ,MEDICAL societies - Abstract
There are over one million people in Australia who are either living with or have lived with cancer, and approximately 145,000 new cancer cases are expected this year (AIHW, 2019). Oncology social workers are essential members of the health care team in meeting the needs of cancer patients and their families; however, the training and specialisation of social work professionals in the field of oncology is less developed in Australia compared to other western countries. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to examine the strategies implemented in the USA to develop and train oncology social workers and to assess the utility of these strategies in the Australian context. This paper will address the current state of oncology social work in both the USA and Australia, educational models of training oncology social workers, and the research capacity of oncology social workers. The feasibility of adapting some of these key strategies for training oncology social workers in the Australian context will be discussed. It is essential to train skilled oncology social workers to be recognised as key providers of psychosocial care to cancer patients and their families via credentialing or certification. Developing an oncology social work research base is essential for both oncology social workers as well as cancer patients and their families. The strategic alliance and support of the key national cancer bodies (e.g., Clinical Oncology Society of Australia, Cancer Council Australia, and Cancer Australia) are crucial to the formal recognition and support of oncology social workers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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8. Elder Abuse Identification by an Australian Health Service: A Five-Year, Social-Work Audit.
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Collins, Melinda, Posenelli, Sonia, Cleak, Helen, O'Brien, Meghan, Braddy, Lisa, Donley, Euan, and Joubert, Lynette
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MEDICAL care ,ABUSE of older people ,AUDITING ,HOSPITALS ,RELIGIOUS institutions ,SOCIAL services ,SOCIAL workers ,TIME ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
For hospitals and other health-care services, identifying older people experiencing abuse remains a challenge. Social workers at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) used a clinical data mining approach to retrospectively audit electronic medical records containing 466 episodes of care over a five-year period where elder abuse was identified based on a system of alerts. The findings highlight key characteristics of the vulnerable older persons, the perpetrators, their social contexts, and interventions undertaken, clarifying a range of vulnerability and risk factors in the sample. Half were aged 80 years and over; two thirds lived with the person of concern; two thirds were from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and a third had cognitive impairment. A high proportion were assessed as being at moderate to high levels of risk, requiring urgent to prompt intervention. Audit findings strengthened knowledge and led to improvements in elder abuse responses by social workers, which included policy development, training, risk management and safety planning processes, resourcing, and research initiatives. This paper describes how social workers engaged in data collection and analysis to inform their practice within a health-care setting and contributed to service evaluation and improvements. IMPLICATIONS This paper demonstrates how social workers can conceptualise and engage in research to better understand a social problem: in this case, it was responding to elder abuse, within a hospital setting. This paper highlights how social workers can use evidence from practitioner-driven research to inform practice and improve service outcomes for those they work with. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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9. Call for papers.
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SOCIAL services - Abstract
A call for papers on social services in Australia is presented.
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- 2006
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10. Changing Contexts of Practice: Challenges for Social Work and Community Development.
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Lynch, Deborah, Forde, Catherine, and Lathouras, Athena
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DIFFUSION of innovations ,ENDOWMENTS ,HEALTH services administration ,INTERNATIONAL relations ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,PRACTICAL politics ,SOCIAL integration ,SOCIAL services ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,GOVERNMENT policy ,COMMUNITY services - Abstract
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- 2020
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11. Call for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reviewers: Australian Social Work.
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PUBLISHING ,PROFESSIONAL peer review ,TORRES Strait Islanders ,AUTHORS ,VOCATIONAL guidance ,SERIAL publications ,MEDICAL practice ,SOCIAL case work - Abstract
The article presents a call for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reviewers for Australian social work articles for a 2023 issue.
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- 2021
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12. Exploring Older Tenants' Healthy Ageing in Privately Rented Homes.
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Petersen, Maree and Aplin, Tammy
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ACTIVE aging ,BASIC needs ,HEALTH services accessibility ,RESEARCH methodology ,INTERVIEWING ,HEALTH status indicators ,CONSUMER attitudes ,COMMUNITY health services ,CRONBACH'S alpha ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,SCALE analysis (Psychology) ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ACCESSIBLE design ,QUALITY of life ,COST analysis ,RESEARCH funding ,HOUSING ,HOMELESS persons ,NEEDS assessment ,THEMATIC analysis ,CREDIT ,ELDER care ,OLD age - Abstract
An increasing focus in aged care policy is supporting older people to age at home. However, there is little recognition of the health and independence of older private renters living in a space they do not own or control. This paper draws on in-depth interviews and assessments undertaken in the homes of 27 older tenants in the Brisbane environs aiming to understand how renting privately influenced their ability to meet their basic needs. An analysis of the findings highlights the disadvantage experienced by many older private renters. Most older private renters were unable to meet their basic needs given unaffordable rent whilst reliant on the aged pension. Further, with limited access to community aged care including home modifications, the health and independence of older private renters was found to be at risk. IMPLICATIONS Community aged care is difficult for older private renters to utilise in Australia, with unaffordable services and tenancy law limiting access to community aged care services including home modifications. It is vital social workers advocate for the community aged care needs of older private renters in practice and policy settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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13. Violence Prevention Strategies for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review.
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Araten-Bergman, Tal and Bigby, Christine
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VIOLENCE prevention ,CINAHL database ,PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems ,ONLINE information services ,SOCIAL problems ,HEALTH policy ,RESEARCH evaluation ,HUMAN rights ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,PUBLIC health ,COGNITION ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,HUMAN services programs ,QUALITY assurance ,ACHIEVEMENT tests ,DECISION making ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities ,LITERATURE reviews ,MEDLINE - Abstract
Violence and abuse against people with intellectual disabilities are internationally recognised as a pervasive social problem. Recent years have seen the development and implementation of preventative strategies, yet only few of them have been rigorously evaluated. The present paper aims to identify preventative abuse strategies for people with intellectual disabilities and explore the evidence about their quality and effectiveness. A scoping review method was implemented, and a comprehensive search of 14 online databases identified six peer-reviewed articles, published between January 2007 and June 2019, that reported on evaluation of violence prevention strategies designed for adults with intellectual disabilities. Each program and its evaluation were critically and systematically reviewed. Overall, the analysis reveals the strategies' core elements, and highlights strengths and gaps in delivery and evaluation. More rigorous evaluation is required to establish the effectiveness of violence prevention strategies and to advance evidence-based practice in this field. IMPLICATIONS The social work profession has a critical role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of violence prevention strategies for adults with intellectual disabilities. Design of violence prevention strategies needs to be multifaceted, and embedded within the social and cultural environments of people with intellectual disabilities. Violence prevention strategies need to evolve from focusing solely on risk reduction to a broader approach encompassing the safety of adults with intellectual disabilities as part of their human rights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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14. A Narrative Inquiry Exploring Social Workers' Understanding of Yoga and Its Application in Professional Practice.
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Mensinga, Jo
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PREVENTION of psychological stress ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout ,MINDFULNESS ,PROFESSIONS ,FOCUS groups ,YOGA ,BREATHING exercises ,CLIENT relations ,INTERVIEWING ,WORK-life balance ,MENTAL health ,SELF-consciousness (Awareness) ,SOCIAL worker attitudes ,RESEARCH funding ,SECONDARY traumatic stress ,SOCIAL services ,THEMATIC analysis ,HEALTH self-care - Abstract
Yoga is increasing in popularity. As a holistic practice, it is being applied and researched as a healing modality for physical ailments, assisting with mental health issues, and addressing traumatic symptoms. However, little is known about how social workers understand and include Yoga in their personal lives or professional practice. As part of a larger narrative study, practitioners in an Australian regional centre were asked: "What, if any, impact do embodied practices like Yoga have on your experience and your clients' experience?" This paper explores the stories told by three of the practitioners interviewed both individually and in focus groups. The dominant themes that emerged highlight that: a personal Yoga practice can be varied; the impact it has on professional outcomes is difficult to quantify; there is a lack of theoretical discussion about the body and embodied experience in social work; the challenges associated with introducing Yoga into social work practice are complex. Embodied practices such as Yoga provide social workers opportunities to increase self-awareness, their capacity to engage with clients and self-care. Theoretical understandings of the body and embodiment need to be better articulated in social work if embodied practices like Yoga are to be included in the professional conversation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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15. "Our Voices: Being Seen and Heard".
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INDIGENOUS Australians ,CULTURAL identity ,TRANSCULTURAL medical care ,SOCIAL case work - Abstract
An editorial is presented to advance the decolonizing agenda for social work. The Guest Editors of this Special Issue seek to bring together a collection of papers that uphold Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander/First Nation voices, leadership, and healing. Papers will discuss existing and emerging Indigenous knowledges, challenge ineffective, paternalistic policies and approaches, forge new ground in decolonized practice, and advance key themes.
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- 2022
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16. Social Work and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Student Placement Model.
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Cordoba, Pushkar Sebastian and Bando, Laura
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OCCUPATIONAL roles ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,SUSTAINABILITY ,PROBLEM solving ,SOCIAL workers ,INTERNSHIP programs ,FIELDWORK (Educational method) ,STUDENTS ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,DECISION making ,GOVERNMENT policy ,SUSTAINABLE development ,SOCIAL work education ,MANAGEMENT ,SOCIAL services ,GOAL (Psychology) ,CLIMATE change - Abstract
The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a blueprint to address urgent global challenges, with a clear role for social workers. This paper explores a Sustainable Development Goal's focused student placement at the Australian Association of Social Workers, with RMIT University. Students reviewed the AASW's policy actions and their contribution to the SDGs, including recommendations for future work. The review identified advocacy in key areas, and the need for action on several issues, including climate action. Students learned about social work policy, practice, and sustainability. The placement itself provides a model for other organisations to align their actions to the SDGs. IMPLICATIONS There is a need for greater social work engagement with the United Nations' SDGs to address urgent social and environmental challenges. Field education placements can provide an important opportunity for students to learn about sustainability, social work policy practice, and the SDGs. The placement model proposed in the article is suitable for any organisation that seeks to review their actions and better align their work to the SDGs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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17. The Production and Dissemination of Australian Social Work Scholarship: A Citation Analysis.
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Tilbury, Clare, Bigby, Christine, and Hughes, Mark
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PROFESSIONAL peer review ,SCHOLARLY method ,LABOR productivity ,CITATION analysis ,SOCIAL work research ,RESEARCH funding ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,DATA analysis software ,SOCIAL case work ,DIFFUSION of innovations - Abstract
Understanding the scholarly impact of social work research can inform strategies to strengthen the profession's research foundations. This study examined research productivity and academic impact using h-indexes for a sample of 112 Australian social work researchers according to the stage of their career. Annual research output was calculated using Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) data. The average h-index for all social work researchers in the sample was 6.39 (Scopus) and 12.5 (Google Scholar). Web of Science was not used due to the number of inaccurate researcher profiles. One hundred and thirty-nine publications received 100 or more citations, but there were many never-cited publications. A social work benchmark for the number of publications is around 1.4 publications per year, depending upon a person's stage of career and workload profile. Citation analysis can supplement peer review in evaluating research quality, but there are disciplinary differences in publication and citation practices, so it is useful to know where social work is positioned. IMPLICATIONS Citation analysis is used to assess research productivity and quality alongside qualitative assessment, such as peer review. It is imperative for researchers to check, correct, and claim Google Scholar, Scopus and Web of Science records, and to link these to their ORCID profile. A citation benchmark for social work would be in the range of h-index 3.2 for early-career researchers to 15.8 for research-focused positions (Scopus) or h-index 6.1–25.0 (Google Scholar). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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18. Ending Australia's Status as a "Leaving Care Laggard": The Case for a National Extended Care Framework to Lift the Outcomes for Young People Transitioning From Out-of-Home Care.
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Mendes, Philip
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HEALTH policy ,LEGISLATION ,PSYCHOLOGICAL vulnerability ,MEDICAL care ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,HOMELESSNESS ,FOSTER home care ,CRIMINAL justice system - Abstract
Young people transitioning from out-of-home care, commonly called care leavers, are known to be a vulnerable group. Many experience poor outcomes leading them to become homeless or involved in the criminal justice system. Yet compared to most other Anglophone democracies, Australia lacks mandatory assistance for care leavers beyond 18 years of age. There are also major legislative, policy, and program differences between care leaver entitlements in the individual states and territories. This paper argues that the Commonwealth Government should introduce a nationally consistent extended care system that would require all jurisdictions to provide a minimum standard of support until at least 21 years of age. A uniform set of extended care standards is even more vital in the context of COVID-19. IMPLICATIONS Many Australian care leavers have poor life chances despite recent advances in the support programs provided by the states and territories. A nationally consistent extended care program is likely to progress improved opportunities and outcomes for care leavers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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19. Healthy Lifestyle Programs in Out-of-Home Care: Implementing Preventative Trauma-informed Approaches at Scale.
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Pizzirani, Bengianni, Green, Rachael, O'Donnell, Renee, and Skouteris, Helen
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SOCIAL support ,PROFESSIONS ,CHILDHOOD obesity ,EMOTIONAL trauma ,DIET ,HUMAN services programs ,PHYSICAL activity ,HEALTH behavior ,RESIDENTIAL care ,FOSTER home care ,BEHAVIOR modification - Abstract
From 2012 to 2014, we developed and subsequently evaluated the Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) intervention—an obesity prevention and healthy lifestyle program designed for young people living in residential out-of-home care (OoHC). Based on quantitative (i.e., a randomised trial) and qualitative (i.e., semi-structured interviews) data and an iterative process of redevelopment, the program has evolved from taking a behavioural obesity prevention approach to now being underpinned by a trauma-informed care approach at a systems level. In this paper we outline the theoretical and empirical foundations of the HEALing Matters intervention that is currently being implemented at scale. In addition, we outline how our knowledge translation framework informed the iterative improvement of our intervention with a focus on stakeholder and end-user engagement, partnership, and codesign along the way. IMPLICATIONS There is a strong need for trauma-responsive health-focused programs and interventions within OoHC contexts. HEALing Matters addresses the need for trauma-informed approaches that encourage health behaviour change in young people living in OoHC. Policy, standards, and recommendations must not only acknowledge, but prioritise, the impact of trauma on health-related lifestyle behaviours in order to identify strategies to help address this impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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20. The Efficacy of a Child Protection Training Program on the Historical Welfare Context and Aboriginal Trauma.
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Menzies, Karen and Grace, Rebekah
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HISTORY of child welfare ,LEGAL status of children ,EDUCATION of social workers ,CURRICULUM ,PRE-tests & post-tests ,SURVEYS ,T-test (Statistics) ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CHILD welfare ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,HEALTH behavior ,ABORIGINAL Australians ,WOUNDS & injuries ,DATA analysis software ,CONTENT analysis ,EDUCATIONAL outcomes ,ADULT education workshops - Abstract
This paper reports on the findings from a study exploring the efficacy of a training program for child protection practitioners. The training aimed to improve understanding of the sociohistorical context that underpins interactions between the welfare system and Aboriginal communities, the impact of past and present child protection laws, and the importance of trauma theory to guide practice when working with Aboriginal families. A pre–post survey design study was conducted. Findings demonstrated the preferred theoretical approach to practice was guided by attachment theory. No participant listed trauma theory as guiding their work with Aboriginal families. The study found the lack of skills and knowledge deficit of trauma-informed principles and the limited understanding of trauma theories can be and should be addressed in vocational training. As a result of the training, participants' knowledge about trauma significantly improved, as did their understanding of key concepts such as the difference between past and current welfare laws, assimilation, intergenerational trauma and trauma-related behaviours. Findings point to the need for high quality training in entry-level and professional development for welfare practitioners to support best practice in working with Aboriginal families, and the importance of rigorous evaluation of training to ensure that it is impactful. IMPLICATIONS Welfare practitioners do not necessarily understand trauma theory and trauma-informed practice and do not understand the impact of trauma on Indigenous Australians. Mandatory in-service training about the past and ongoing traumatic impact of previous child welfare system laws, must be provided to welfare practitioners. Trauma theory needs to guide child protection practice when working with Aboriginal families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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21. Social Work, a Spiritual Kind of Work: Exploring the Experiences of Māori Social Workers.
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Fox, Levi
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PROFESSIONAL practice ,CULTURE ,SPIRITUALITY ,PROFESSIONS ,WORK ,RESEARCH methodology ,INTERVIEWING ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,QUALITATIVE research ,SOCIAL worker attitudes ,EXPERIENTIAL learning ,SOCIAL services ,SOCIAL work education ,TRUST - Abstract
Copyright of Australian Social Work is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2021
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22. Preventing Abuse of Children and Young People with Disability under the National Disability Insurance Scheme: A Brave New World?
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Robinson, Sally
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PREVENTION of child abuse ,CHILD welfare ,CHILD abuse ,DISABILITY insurance ,HEALTH policy ,ECOLOGY ,HEALTH care reform ,NATIONAL health services ,CHILDREN with disabilities ,ATTITUDES toward disabilities - Abstract
Copyright of Australian Social Work is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2015
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23. Family Group Conferencing as an Additional Service Response to the Abuse of Older People in Australia.
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Blundell, Barbara, Clare, Joe, and Clare, Mike
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FAMILIES & psychology ,PREVENTION of abuse of older people ,ABUSE of older people -- Law & legislation ,FAMILY psychotherapy ,COMMUNITY services ,HEALTH policy ,MEDICAL screening ,CONSUMER activism ,PATIENT care conferences ,PUBLIC welfare ,SOCIAL case work - Abstract
The abuse of older people, often perpetrated by family and friends, is a complex multidimensional social problem. In most Australian jurisdictions, responses are currently limited to either primary-level (information, education and referral) or tertiary-level statutory responses. Outside of Australia, Family Group Conferencing has partially addressed this secondary-level service gap by inviting the older person and their wider family system to identify and establish a family-led plan to address potential or actual risk of abuse. This paper presents the core processes of Family Group Conferencing, including the quality of the established evidence base for its use with older people. The limitations and caveats associated with this approach are explored, and a way forward is proposed to explore the utility and suitability of Family Group Conferencing for adults in Australia in response to some types and severities of abuse and mistreatment. The abuse of older people is complex and under-reported, and many older people choose to take no action as a large proportion of perpetrators are family members. Limited Australian responses focus on either primary prevention or tertiary-level statutory responses. Family Group Conferencing may enhance secondary-level service responses to abuse, mobilising the older person's protective networks, and reducing the risk of abuse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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24. Who Makes Decisions for Vulnerable Young People? Shifting Sands and Murky Waters.
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Kertesz, Margaret, Spriggs, Merle, and Humphreys, Cathy
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CHILDREN'S accident prevention ,DECISION making ,HEALTH ,LEGISLATION ,MATHEMATICAL models ,RESEARCH ,RESEARCH funding ,INFORMATION resources ,THEORY ,PSYCHOLOGICAL vulnerability - Abstract
This paper discusses the existing guidance in Australian legislative and regulatory frameworks to inform the process of young people moving through varying stages of maturity towards independent decision-making. In the context of exploratory research to develop a stable online repository of personal documents for young people in out-of-home care, the researchers envisioned in-built, age-appropriate levels of decision-making authority, associated with what was stored, who had access, and who owned these records. They sought guidance to protect young people themselves and to support workers and other mentors. Little unqualified guidance emerged from the documentary search. Supporting any young people in the journey towards independent decision-making relies on individual judgements about the type of decision and risks involved, and the age, maturity, and experience of the young person. Above all, a supportive trusting relationship with an adult allows young people to learn through their own mistakes. IMPLICATIONS Young people's competence in decision-making depends on a range of individual, familial, and social factors, and individualised guidance is necessary to support their participation. A supportive, trusting relationship with an adult provides the best environment for balancing vulnerable young peoples’ participation rights with their continuing needs for protection. The policy and practice challenge is to harness digital technologies without being distracted from the importance of relationship-based work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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25. Social Work and Cancer: The Unique Contribution of Social Workers.
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Pockett, Rosalie and Hobbs, Kim
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PROFESSIONAL practice ,SOCIAL workers ,SOCIAL justice ,MEDICAL care ,LABOR supply ,HEALTH care teams ,TUMORS ,SOCIAL services ,CANCER patient medical care ,SOCIAL case work - Abstract
An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including social work practice; practice-based research, and oncology practice.
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- 2022
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26. Indigenous Sistergirls’ Experiences of Family and Community.
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Riggs, Damien W. and Toone, Kate
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COMMUNITIES ,EXPERIENCE ,INDIGENOUS peoples ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH funding ,SOCIAL services ,VIOLENCE ,TRANSGENDER people ,FAMILY relations ,THEMATIC analysis ,SOCIAL media ,CULTURAL competence - Abstract
While increasing attention has been paid to the experiences of Indigenous sistergirls over the past decade there still remains a dearth of empirical research on the experiences of this diverse population of Indigenous people. This paper seeks to add to the small body of existing literature by reporting on a thematic analysis of existing media in which 18 sistergirls shared their experiences of family and community. The thematic analysis identified two themes within each of these topics. Specifically, when talking about family, both familial acceptance and rejection were salient themes. When talking about community, both the traditional role of sistergirls in their communities and negative responses from communities were salient themes. The paper concludes by suggesting that increased knowledge about the lives of sistergirls may assist social workers in supporting sistergirls both in their own outreach endeavours, and in providing more culturally competent services. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2017
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27. Welfare-to-work Policies and the Experience of Employed Single Mothers on Income Support in Australia: Where are the Benefits?
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Grahame, Teresa and Marston, Greg
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PUBLIC welfare laws ,PUBLIC welfare ,AUTONOMY (Psychology) ,DEPENDENCY (Psychology) ,EMPLOYMENT ,ENDOWMENTS ,INTERVIEWING ,LONGITUDINAL method ,RESEARCH methodology ,RECOGNITION (Psychology) ,SELF-perception ,SINGLE parents ,SOCIAL stigma ,WORKING mothers ,QUALITATIVE research ,ELIGIBILITY (Social aspects) ,WELL-being ,THEMATIC analysis ,REPEATED measures design - Abstract
In July 2006, “welfare-to-work” policies were introduced for single parents in Australia. These policies require most single parents with school-aged children to be employed or seeking employment of 15 to 25 hours per week in return for their income support payment. The changes represented a sharp increase in the obligations applying to single parents on income support. This paper is concerned with how the wellbeing of single mothers who are combining income support and paid employment is being influenced by these stepped-up activity requirements. The paper draws on data from semistructured interviews with 21 Brisbane single mothers. The analysis explores participants’ experiences in the new policy environment, utilising the theoretical framework of “relational autonomy”. Relational approaches to autonomy emphasise the importance of relations of dependency and interdependency to the development of autonomy and wellbeing in contrast with more individualistic approaches that privilege independence and self-sufficiency. Findings indicate that in their dealings with the welfare bureaucracy, participants experienced a lack of recognition of their identities as mothers, paid workers, and competent decision makers. These experiences have negative consequences for self-worth, relational autonomy, and ultimately the wellbeing of single parent families. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2012
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28. Critical Reflections on a Social Inclusion Approach for an Ageing Australia.
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Lui, Chi-Wai, Warburton, Jeni, Winterton, Rachel, and Bartlett, Helen
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AGEISM ,CULTURAL pluralism ,POVERTY ,RECOGNITION (Psychology) ,SOCIAL isolation ,SOCIAL services ,PATIENT participation ,COMMUNITY support ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,GOVERNMENT policy ,FAMILY relations - Abstract
While social exclusion has been identified as a major issue facing older Australians, it has not yet been identified as a priority area for Australian social policy on ageing. This paper critically examines the concept of social exclusion and the issues and challenges in applying a social inclusion approach to social work practice for Australia's ageing population. By critically examining the circumstances underpinning practices of social exclusion and highlighting the complexity of applying a social inclusion approach to ageing issues, this paper outlines the emerging issues and challenges for social workers in adopting a social inclusion approach to ageing issues in the Australian context. The analysis identifies a number of key issues that need to be addressed by service providers committed to redressing social exclusion in later life, including: economic deprivation, cumulative disadvantages, social participation and civic engagement, and cultural recognition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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29. The Planets Aligned: Is Child Protection Policy Reform Good Luck or Good Management?
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Humphreys, Cathy, Holzer, Prue, Scott, Dorothy, Arney, Fiona, Bromfield, Leah, Higgins, Daryl, and Lewig, Kerry
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CHILD protection services ,INSTITUTIONAL care of children ,CHILD welfare ,LEGAL status of children ,FOSTER home care ,GOVERNMENT policy - Abstract
Governments across Australia are struggling to address escalating child protection notifications, a marked increase in the number of children in State care, a decrease in the number of foster carers and chronic workforce shortages in child welfare services. This paper explores the reform process that culminated in the proclamation of the Victorian Children, Youth and Families Act, 2005 and represents an aspect of the response in Victoria to these wider issues. It explores the history of the reform from the perspective of key actors from government, non-government sectors and academics who participated in the process. The paper explores the “ingredients of social policy reform” and how the change process was managed in Victoria. It does not seek to evaluate the reform but rather to understand the complex processes through which a propitious moment for reform was both seized and constructed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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30. Elderly Homeless Men and Women: Aged Care's Forgotten People.
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Lipmann, Bryan
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ELDER care ,HOMELESS persons ,OLDER men ,SOCIAL services ,CRITICISM ,CARE of people ,GERIATRICS - Abstract
Despite an aged-care system that provides a wide range of residential and community-based aged care services to elderly men and women that are appropriately monitored and audited, homeless people in Australia have historically found it difficult or impossible to access those services. It remains an appalling blight on the aged care industry in general, and the social work profession in particular, that this apparent selective exclusion of the most vulnerable of elderly people should continue with little or no comment, criticism, or action. The present article is a policy commentary rather than an academic research paper that aims to alert readers to the plight of elderly homeless people. The paper provides some insight into the life of an elderly homeless person; describes the interaction between elderly homeless people and the aged care system; discusses services provided by Wintringham, a welfare company specialising in providing aged care and housing services to aged homeless people; and explores some of the policy responses suggested by Wintringham. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
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31. Ageing and Cultural Diversity: Policy and Practice Issues.
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Warburton, Jeni, Bartlett, Helen, and Rao, Visala
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CULTURAL pluralism ,ELDER care ,SOCIAL isolation ,MULTICULTURALISM ,SOCIAL groups ,SOCIAL distance - Abstract
The proportion of older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds is projected to increase significantly over the next decade, with the composition shifting from a mainly European base to include new source countries from Asia and Africa. This growth and complexity provides a range of challenges for practitioners and policy makers working in this field. The present paper draws on a multimethod scoping study designed to explore these challenges and identify practice responses. Data from a review of current literature, as well as from key informer interviews and a symposium held in Queensland, are reported in this paper and their compatibility with broader national and international studies discussed and noted. Findings highlight the particular challenges associated with service provision, developing appropriate models of aged care, and addressing social isolation. Conclusions focus on the need for a more rigorous research agenda to highlight and evaluate effective practice solutions; the need for a strengths-based approach in working with these communities, recognising the contribution made by community leaders, volunteers, and others; and the need to work in partnership to achieve ageing-well outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
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32. Emerging Areas of Practice for Mental Health Social Workers: Education and Employment.
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Shankar, Janki, Martin, Jennifer, and McDonald, Catherine
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MENTAL health ,SOCIAL workers ,EMPLOYMENT & education ,SOCIAL services ,COUNSELING of employees - Abstract
In recent times in Australia there has been a slow but steady trend among mental health services to employ generic mental health workers from a variety of professional backgrounds. These workers undertake the jobs that were traditionally assigned to social workers. Although many social workers compete successfully for these positions, a question that needs to be explored in the contemporary service and policy context is social work's distinct contribution to the field of mental health. The present paper argues that social work's distinct contribution may lie in the area of psychiatric recovery, especially those areas that link mental health with broader social issues, such as employment and education. The present paper will discuss the role of social work in two areas of recovery, namely supported employment and education. These are emerging areas of practice and social workers must take advantage of these opportunities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
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33. Why Extended Time on Newstart is Unsuitable for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians Living with a Disability.
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Fitts, Michelle S. and Soldatic, Karen
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INDIGENOUS Australians ,ABORIGINAL Australians ,HEALTH care reform ,INTERVIEWING ,LONGITUDINAL method ,RESEARCH methodology ,PENSIONS ,PEOPLE with disabilities ,POVERTY ,RESEARCH ,RESEARCH funding ,STATISTICAL sampling ,QUALITATIVE research ,MEDICAL care of indigenous peoples ,GOVERNMENT policy ,JUDGMENT sampling ,THEMATIC analysis ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
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- 2020
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34. Homelessness and Substance Abuse: Which Comes First?
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Johnson, Guy and Chamberlain, Chris
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HOMELESSNESS -- Social aspects ,SUBSTANCE abuse risk factors ,HOMELESS persons ,SOCIAL policy ,SELF-destructive behavior ,SOCIAL adjustment ,SOCIAL development ,SOCIETIES - Abstract
The present paper uses a social selection and social adaptation framework to investigate whether problematic substance use normally precedes or follows homelessness. Clarifying temporal order is important for policy and program design. The paper uses information from a large dataset (n=4,291) gathered at two services in Melbourne, supplemented by 65 indepth interviews. We found that 43% of the sample had substance abuse problems. Of these people, one-third had substance abuse problems before they became homeless and two-thirds developed these problems after they became homeless. We also found that young people were more at risk of developing substance abuse problems after becoming homeless than older people and that most people with substance abuse issues remain homeless for 12 months or longer. The paper concludes with three policy recommendations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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35. ‘Dad, Where are we Going to Live Now?’ Exploring Fathers’ Experiences of Homelessness.
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McArthur, Morag, Zubrzycki, Joanna, Rochester, Anthony, and Thomson, Lorraine
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HOMELESSNESS ,HOMELESS families ,SINGLE parents ,FATHER-child relationship ,CHILD care - Abstract
In 2003, over 41 000 families with accompanying children throughout Australia were assisted by homeless services. Sole fathers with children in their care who are homeless are a minority group within this overall population of homeless families and, as such, little is known about their experiences of homelessness and fathering. The present paper reports on an exploratory study of sole fathers with children in their care who were homeless in the Australian Capital Territory. The study identifies the fathers’ pathways into and experiences of homelessness, and the fathers share their stories of what it means to be a sole father. The paper identifies the issues fathers may experience when dealing with homelessness and fatherhood. An increased understanding of these experiences can contribute to the development of further research and improved practice with such families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2006
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36. Catholic social services in Australia: A short history.
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Camilleri, Peter and Winkworth, Gail
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HISTORY ,CATHOLICS ,HUMAN services ,SOCIAL services - Abstract
This paper provides a brief history of Catholic social services in Australia. The underlying theological base has beenCatholic Social Teachings. The paper outlinesCatholic Social Teachingsand its impact on the development of distinctive Catholic social services. Catholic social services is an umbrella term, which includes the diocesan based services– Centacares, religious orders and lay associations such as St Vincent de Paul Society. A condensed history is presented, which highlights the various stages of the development of Catholic social services. These stages have been identified as the early years of the colony– charity for those in need, Industrialisation and‘Rerum Novarum’– the right of all people to live in dignity, Catholic Welfare Bureau– improving coordination, training and expertise, Conservatism/Innovation and Advocacy– 1949–1986 and Restructuring of human services– the recent period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2005
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37. Programs to Improve the Social and Emotional Wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities.
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Day, Andrew, Nakata, Martin, and Miller, Keith
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INDIGENOUS peoples ,MENTAL health ,PROFESSIONAL employee training ,SOCIAL services ,SOCIAL workers ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,WELL-being - Abstract
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- 2016
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38. Australian Social Work: Proposed Guidelines for Articles by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Authors and About Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Issues.
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Bennett, Bindi
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INDIGENOUS Australians ,PUBLISHING ,MANUSCRIPTS ,AUTHORS ,SERIAL publications ,SOCIAL work research ,TERMS & phrases ,SOCIAL case work ,AUTHORSHIP - Abstract
Australian Social Work (ASW) is an international peer-reviewed journal reflecting current thinking and trends in social work. Authors intending to submit to the Journal should prepare their manuscripts with both a social work audience and an international audience in mind. It is strongly recommended that authors familiarise themselves with articles previously published in the Journal. In this article recommendations are made and Guidelines suggested for the future direction for ASW and other journals in the explicit, respectful acknowledgement of the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait knowledges to published work. Terminology: In these Guidelines, Indigenous refers to all First Nations peoples of the World. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander refers to the unceded sovereign First Peoples of Australia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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39. Social Work in Rural New South Wales School Settings: Addressing Inequalities Beyond the School Gate.
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Maple, Myfanwy, Pearce, Tania, Gartshore, Scott, MacFarlane, Fiona, and Wayland, Sarah
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EDUCATION ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,EVALUATION of medical care ,RURAL conditions ,SCHOOLS ,SOCIAL workers ,QUALITATIVE research ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,COLLEGE teacher attitudes ,DATA analysis software ,HEALTH & social status ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Children and young people in rural Australia experience disadvantage compared with metropolitan counterparts, with low educational attainment and disengagement from schooling being linked to poorer health outcomes. Schools are an existing contact point between individuals and health services. However, these health services are often overburdened and have limited scope to address broader social issues and teaching staff are focused on achieving curriculum outcomes. Embedding social workers within schools may provide an avenue for supporting students, yet social workers are rarely present in New South Wales public schools. This paper describes a study to determine teachers' understanding of the socioeconomic issues faced by school students, and the role of the social work profession in addressing such issues as part of the early stages of establishing a Social Work in Schools (SWiS) project. Eighteen semistructured interviews were undertaken with teachers across four rural Australian schools. Participants identified their awareness of potential risk factors that could lead to educational disengagement, reflected on their own limitations in dealing with these broader health presentations given their teaching focus, and provided insights into their understanding of the potential role of social workers. Rural and remote school children in Australia are at risk of reduced educational attainment and disengagement due to low socioeconomic status (SES), geographical location, parental education and employment, and family dysfunction. Social workers should advocate for the role they can play within rural school communities to assist in ameliorating the impact of socioeconomic factors on a student's capacity to engage in learning. Partnerships between schools and social work field education may facilitate the growth of social work in schools in New South Wales. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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40. Social Work Education: Moving the Profession into the Future.
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Crisp, Beth R.
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PROFESSIONAL employee training ,SERIAL publications ,SOCIAL services ,SOCIAL work education ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors - Abstract
An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics related to social work education including the status of sociology within Australian social work, the leadership and management of social work education, and engagement in social work.
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- 2019
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41. Student Reflections on Vulnerability and Self-awareness in a Social Work Skills Course.
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Blakemore, Tamara and Agllias, Kylie
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COUNSELING ,INTERNET ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,PROFESSIONAL employee training ,REFLECTION (Philosophy) ,SOCIAL role ,SOCIAL services ,SOCIAL work education ,SOCIAL workers ,STUDENTS ,ADULT education workshops ,QUALITATIVE research ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,JUDGMENT sampling ,SELF-consciousness (Awareness) ,PSYCHOLOGICAL vulnerability - Abstract
Self-awareness is generally considered core to effective social work education and professional practice. This paper examines student reflections on personal vulnerability and self-awareness in social, educational, and professional contexts. Ethics approval and student consent was obtained to analyse entries from the online learning component of a second year interpersonal skills course. The week 7 workshop, which focused on the concept of self-awareness, was contextualised and triggered by an online viewing of a relevant TED talk on the power of vulnerability. Qualitative analysis of student entries from this week revealed three core themes: (a) a provocative stimulus, which emphasised the usefulness and challenging nature of the TED talk in the context of workshop learning; (b) vulnerability, scarcity, and blame, which highlighted student identification with stimuli material and their emerging self-awareness; and (c) the importance of self-awareness and connection, which illuminated the students' beginning applications of theory to practice. IMPLICATIONS Interpersonal skills courses can be well supported by a diverse range of online and classroom stimuli. The intentional scaffolding of self-reflective activities can support early skills development and promote self-awareness. The analysis of student reflections can contribute to effective and responsive curriculum design. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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42. Creating a Culturally Safe Space When Teaching Aboriginal Content in Social Work: A Scoping Review.
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Fernando, Terrina and Bennett, Bindi
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EDUCATION of Aboriginal Australians ,SOCIAL workers ,INTERGENERATIONAL relations ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,REFLECTION (Philosophy) ,SOCIAL work education ,STORYTELLING ,STUDENTS ,TRANSCULTURAL medical care ,WOUNDS & injuries ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,CULTURAL identity ,CULTURAL competence ,PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
Teaching Aboriginal content in social work education presents risks of retraumatisation for students. There are international calls for a trauma-informed teaching model that creates cultural safety in the classroom. This study aimed to develop a trauma-informed model for social work education by reviewing the literature on cultural safety for Aboriginal peoples. This model incorporates key aspects of ensuring Aboriginal cultural safety: de-colonise social work education; collaborative partnerships; build relationships; critical reflection; develop cultural courage; and yarning and story-telling. It provides a valuable framework for creating a more equitable teaching and learning environment that also ensures the essential academic content is covered. IMPLICATIONS Trauma underlies the historical, contemporary and cultural narratives of Aboriginal peoples. Students engaging in Aboriginal content that is traumatic can mean connecting with trauma that has occurred in their own lives. Trauma-informed teaching and learning will ensure that educators create culturally safe spaces that enable students to engage well with content. The adoption of the framework proposed in this paper may lead to the creation of a culturally safe space for teaching and learning in social work education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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43. Gender Dynamics in Social Work Practice and Education: A Critical Literature Review.
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Jones, Miriam, Mlcek, Susan H. E., Healy, John Paul, and Bridges, Donna
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FEMINISM ,SEX discrimination ,GENDER role ,SOCIAL services ,SOCIAL work research ,SOCIAL work education ,PROFESSIONAL practice - Abstract
This paper offers a critical analysis of existing literature on historical and contemporary gender dynamics in Australian social work education and practice. Analyses of gender dynamics and inequalities have the potential to illuminate pathways for inclusive social work education and practice, for both practitioners and people who access social work services. This critical review of the literature demonstrates that Australian social work education and practice have been shaped by gendered discourses, structures, and power dynamics since its inception. In a contemporary sense, women constitute the majority of social work educators and practitioners, while men disproportionately dominate positions of power and prestige, although rigorous Australian data on the roles and representation of men and women are not readily available. Our findings point to the need for further engagement with gender as a unit of analysis in Australian social work research, including further engagement with inclusive and intersectional feminisms. IMPLICATIONS Enhanced knowledge of Australian social work history, particularly in relation to gender, allows for a greater understanding of current gendered power relations in social work education and practice. Gender dynamics are underresearched in contemporary Australian social work education and practice. Up-to-date data on the status and representation of men, women, and nonbinary people in social work are needed as the foundation for transformative and inclusive social work education and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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44. Online Teaching in Social Work Education: Understanding the Challenges.
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Davis, Cindy, Greenaway, Ruth, Moore, Matthew, and Cooper, Lyle
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ALTERNATIVE education ,COLLEGE teachers ,CURRICULUM planning ,ENDOWMENTS ,INTERNET ,POPULATION geography ,SCHOOL environment ,SOCIAL role ,SOCIAL services ,SOCIAL work education ,STUDENTS ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,TEACHING methods ,EDUCATIONAL outcomes ,NATIONAL competency-based educational tests ,SCHOOL holding power - Abstract
There is a rapidly growing industry of online learning and distance education programs at the Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Social Work levels both within Australia and globally. A number of best practices have emerged from the literature that warrant consideration when delivering social work programs in online learning and distance education modes. Given the significant advancements in technology that are likely to continue into the next decades, social work academic leaders and accrediting bodies must be prepared to address the changing landscape of higher education, including limited financial resources. Social work academics need to become aware and implement best practices in online learning and distance education e-teaching environments to ensure positive student outcomes, student retention, and student engagement to meet the flexibility needs of students in higher education settings. The purpose of this paper is to identify and discuss the challenges and benefits of distance education and online learning for consideration when providing a social work program in these delivery models. IMPLICATIONS Given the significant advancements in technology that are likely to continue into the next decades, social work academic leaders and accrediting bodies must be prepared to address the changing landscape of higher education. Social work academics need to become aware and implement best practices in the distance education and online teaching environment to ensure positive student outcomes, student retention, and student engagement to meet the flexibility needs of students in higher education settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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45. Reflective Practice, Reflexivity, and Critical Reflection in Social Work Education in Australia.
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Watts, Lynelle
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SOCIAL work education ,CRITICAL theory ,CRITICAL thinking ,ETHNOLOGY ,FEMINISM ,GROUNDED theory ,INTERVIEWING ,PHENOMENOLOGY ,REFLECTION (Philosophy) ,SOCIAL services ,QUALITATIVE research ,PROFESSIONAL practice ,SOCIAL constructionism - Abstract
Reflective practice, reflexivity, and critical reflection are now widely accepted as important in contemporary social work practice. Despite this, there remain differences in how the terms are discussed within the literature. This results in confusion in how students are instructed about reflective practice, reflexivity, and critical reflection. This paper presents a proposal for clarifying these concepts based on the results from an interpretive study of reflective practice in social work education and practice in Australia. The study utilised three different methods: autoethnography, an archaeological analytic, and qualitative interviews. It found that reflective practice is understood as a capability, a form of critical thinking, a discipline response to a changing sector, and a way of theorising from practice. Conceptual clarifications of reflective practice, reflexivity, and critical reflection are presented. IMPLICATIONS There is a need for clarification about the meaning of reflective practice, reflexivity, and critical reflection within social work. Findings from a qualitative study on the meaning and use of reflective practice in Australian social work education may provide conceptual clarification of these terms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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46. Enhancing the Reporting of Quantitative Research Methods in Australian Social Work.
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Simpson, Grahame K. and Lord, Bruce
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ABSTRACTING ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,RESEARCH methodology ,RESEARCH ,STATISTICAL sampling ,SOCIAL work research ,DATA analysis ,QUANTITATIVE research ,CONTENT mining - Abstract
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- 2015
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47. Systematic Reviews: A Social Work Perspective.
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Crisp, Beth R.
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INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL databases ,SERIAL publications ,SOCIAL work research ,SOCIAL workers ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,PROFESSIONAL practice - Abstract
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- 2015
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48. Themed Issue on Social Work Education - Part 1.
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McDermott, Fiona
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INTERNSHIP programs ,SERIAL publications ,SOCIAL services ,SOCIAL work education ,PROFESSIONAL practice - Abstract
An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics related to social work education.
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- 2019
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49. Questioning Representations of Homelessness in the Australian Print Media.
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Zufferey, Carole
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PROBLEM solving methodology ,NEWSPAPERS ,MASS media ,HOMELESSNESS ,CONTENT analysis ,DISCRIMINATION (Sociology) ,GROUNDED theory ,POWER (Social sciences) ,REINFORCEMENT (Psychology) ,SOCIAL values ,QUALITATIVE research ,COMMUNITY-based social services ,CRISIS intervention (Mental health services) ,CONSUMER activism ,RETROSPECTIVE studies - Abstract
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- 2014
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50. Building Social Work Scholarship.
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Bigby, Christine
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PERIODICAL publishing ,RESEARCH & society ,POLICY analysis ,EDUCATORS - Abstract
The article focuses on the acceptance of the journal "Australian Social Work" to the ISI Journal Rankings and is expected to be given its first Impact Factor in Australia in 2011. It mentions that being accepted to the rankings was a goal set by the Editorial Board and its achievement is a proof to the quality of research and policy analysis. It notes that the success of the journal will continually depend on the willingness of academics and practitioners to commit their ideas to paper.
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- 2009
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