Aboriginal Fields of Practice

Name: Aboriginal Fields of Practice
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781352012286
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Aboriginal Fields of Practice is a groundbreaking textbook featuring chapters co-written by Aboriginal authors. It offers an innovative teaching resource that centres Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing. The book addresses a commitment to decolonising and reconciliation within social work and Allied Health, exploring areas rarely discussed in contemporary Australia, such as criminal justice practice and rural and remote healthcare.
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Ideal for students and practitioners in social work, Allied Health, and related fields seeking an informed, culturally respectful approach to working with Aboriginal peoples in Australia.

Description

This textbook features a groundbreaking collection of chapters co-written by Aboriginal authors. Informed by current field expertise, it provides an innovative teaching resource that recognizes and appreciates Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing, and demonstrates a commitment to decolonizing and reconciliation within social work and Allied Health.

Aboriginal Fields of Practice explores many areas that have not been discussed before in contemporary Australia, including discussion of practice in criminal justice and an understanding of rural and remote practice. This valuable text will provide an excellent grounding for students and practitioners working with Aboriginal peoples.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781352012286

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Contributors:

Edited by Dr. Bindi Bennett

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 481g

Pages: 326

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Dr Bindi Bennett is a Gamilaroi cis gendered mother, researcher and social work lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Her interests include equine therapy, trauma, Aboriginal social work, Aboriginal identity and wellbeing as well as increasing cultural responsiveness in social work education. Bindi has over 20 years' practice experience in the fields of Aboriginal social work, child and adolescent mental health, schools and health.