Rural, Regional and Remote Social Work

Practice Research from Australia

Amanda Howard, Meaghan Katrak, Tamara Blakemore , Phillip Pallas

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Routledge
13 June 2016

Regional studies; Social work; Human geography; Health & Self-Help

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 diverse and complex nature of social work in rural and remote Australia and the role of contemporary social work.

Through placing rural and remote social work in its historical, theoretical and geographical contexts, this work explores a range of considerations. These include isolation; ethical dilemmas when working with small and closely linked communities; climate, disaster relief and the environment; community identity and culture; working with indigenous communities in remote contexts; and social work education.

Based on direct practice research, this book challenges existing theories of practice and reframes those to reflect the reality of practice in rural and remote communities. As social work must continue to critically reflect on its role within an ever changing and individualistic society, lessons from rural and remote settings around engagement, sense of place and skillful, innovative practice have never been more relevant.

By: Amanda Howard, Meaghan Katrak, Tamara Blakemore, Phillip Pallas
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781472454416
ISBN 10: 1472454413
Pages: 138
Publication Date: 13 June 2016
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Amanda Howard is course conveyor and head of discipline in the department of social work at Newcastle University, Australia. Meaghan Katrak is lecturer in social work at the Australian College of Applied Psychology, Australia. Tamara Blakemore is lecturer and field eductaion coordinator at Newcastle University, Australia. Phillip Pallas teaches at Newcastle University, Australia.