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Aboriginal People and Social Work - SOCW2100
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: Contact School
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: Enrolment in program 4031 or 4035 or 4036 or 4785
 
 
Equivalent: ATSI3004
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 1 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Examines the history and current legacy of colonisation and government policies for Indigenous Australians and their position in contemporary Australian society. Social movements and actions relevant to Indigenous Australians' social experience will be discussed. Addresses in particular the skills social workers need to work with Indigenous clients and what role social work can play in progressing equity and social justice for Indigenous Australians.

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