Aboriginal Fields of Practice - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1352012286 ISBN 13: 9781352012286

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2021

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1352012286
• ISBN 13: 9781352012286
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 340
• Editor: Bennett Bindi