Abstract

In this subject an Indigenist and Human Rights based framework is applied to enable students to contextualise and critically examine the social, historical, cultural and institutional conditions under which social work practice for Indigenous Australians has evolved. Students will examine the discourses through which knowledge about Indigenous Australians is constructed … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will be delivered using a modular approach and will cover the following topics:Module One: Reflection: Positioning yourself for social work with Indigenous peoplesTopic One: Standpoint theory and critical self-reflectionTopic Two: Key Theoretical FrameworksTopic Three: Who are Indigenous Australians?Topic Four: Indigenous Ways of Being, Doing and KnowingModule Two: Social … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment items

1. Reflective Analysis
2. Professional Practice Framework

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the key social and community issues facing Indigenous communities today;
2.
be able to engage in critical reflection on the role of social workers in working with Indigenous people and communities;
3.
be able to synthesise and apply skills, attributes and knowledge integral to work with Indigenous people in social work contexts; and
4.
be able to develop and implement relational cultural competency, self-reflection, reflexivity and critical analysis.