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Rural, Regional and Remote Social Work Practice Research from Australia
138 Pages
by
Routledge
138 Pages
by
Routledge
138 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book gives voice to the direct practice experience of social workers working in rural and remote contexts using Australia as the primary case-study. The authors undertake a qualitative research project, conducting in-depth interviews to examine social work theory and practice against the reality of rural and remote contexts. Practice examples provide the reader with an insight into the... Read more
Foreword; Introduction; History and context; People, places and environments; Our research: method and process; Key ideas and theoretical perspectives; Approaches to practice; Social work roles - the specialist-generalist; Being known and knowing locally: navigating the boundaries; Networks, supervision and support; Policy and decision-making parameters and imperatives; Structural disadvantage, critical practice and who is missing out; Getting ready for practice; Conclusion - what we know and what to change; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Amanda Howard is course convener and head of discipline in the social work program at the University of Newcastle, Australia.
Meaghan Katrak is undergraduate coordinator and lecturer in social work at the Australian College of Applied Psychology, Australia and conjoint fellow at the University of Newcastle, Australia.
Tamara Blakemore is lecturer at the University of Newcastle, Australia.
Phillip Pallas teaches at the University of Newcastle, Australia.
