The Impact Of Social Worker On Australian Society

social worker-are key people involved with individual service users these people who are key to an individual’s health and social well-being These are people also in the individual’s life who can make a difference to their health and well-being of how many hour an individual is aloud depending on the independence and progressing with our support.

Social work is based on respect for the inherent worth and dignity of all people as expressed in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights(1948) It is therefore of paramount importance that a social work professional should work towards promoting the best interests of individuals and groups in society. I very much recognize the contribution that social work brings to inclusion having worked alongside social workers during the course of my shadowing placement. I possess a real commitment to promote equality which I have had the pleasure of doing in a multitude of different roles. From academic journals as well as my lecture notes I now appreciate the central importance of using the fundamental principles of human rights and equality to underpin my practice, and the inherent need to promote justice in relation with the people I will work.

Social workers form relationships with people an assist them to live more successfully within their local communities by helping them find solutions to their problems. Social work involves engaging not only with clients but their friends and families. Social workers also work closely with organisations such as the police, local authority departments,

The Stolen Generation has left devastating impacts upon the Aboriginal culture and heritage, Australian history and the presence of equality experienced today. The ‘Stolen Generation’ refers to the children of Aboriginal descent being forcefully abducted by government officials of Australia and placed within institutions and catholic orphanages, being forced to assimilate into ‘white society’. These dehumanising acts placed these stolen children to experience desecration of culture, loss of identity and the extinction of their race. The destructive consequences that followed were effects of corruption including attempted suicide, depression and drug and alcohol abuse. The indigenous peoples affected by this have endured solitude for many

Abstract The roles of a social worker are many and although it may be seen to most as a simple profession, it is of great value. A social worker has to broaden his or her horizon to see things in a new perspective. One must be able to understand, empower and help individuals, families or groups to overcome some of lives most difficult obstacles. As a social worker you are supposed to be able to appreciate the perspectives of all parties involved.

The Stolen Generation refers to the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families and assimilated into European communities between 1880 and 1970. These children were made to adopt white culture in attempt to allow aboriginal people to “die out”, through forced rejection of their heritage and banning the use of their own language. Children faced physical, psychological and sexual abuse, sexual and labour exploitation, racism, grief, and suffering. Between 1 in 10 and 3 in 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were taken by government, church, or welfare authorities and placed into institutional or foster care with non-Indigenous families.

Social workers form relationships with people and assist them to live more successfully within their local communities by helping them find solutions to their problems. Social work involves engaging not only with clients themselves but their families and friends as well as working closely with other organisations including the police, local authority departments, schools and the probation service.

To me, social justice means everyone deserves equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities. My goal as a social worker will be to open the doors of opportunity for everyone, particularly those in greatest need. Social workers are dedicated, doing their best to ensure all people are treated with dignity and respect. Social workers involved in social justice are important because they set out to improve the relationship between people in different settings, while providing support and respect for

It is clear that Aboriginal people are in critical need of the proper services to cater to their trans-generational trauma. Understanding the Aboriginal’s culture, spirituality, and values will provide the social work counsellor the tools needed in being culturally competent. This paper will examine the historical background of the Aboriginal people, the conflicts social workers face with cultural differences, as well as methods to overcome these challenges

Social workers assist individuals, groups or communities restore or enhance social functioning through creating living conditions favorable to their goal or need. Social workers are trained professionals that help people overcome some of life’s most difficult challenges such as poverty, discrimination, abuse, addiction, physical illness, educational issues, mental illness, disability, unemployment, etc. They accomplish this through counseling individuals, families and communities; teaching them how to cope with the stresses of everyday life. From a political standpoint, social workers spend time and money on campaigns that elect public officials that are committed to social work values. Sound public policies enable social workers to meet human needs, be fairly compensated and promote social justice. Overall I perceive social work as a “take action” profession. Often times, we as human beings complain and talk about what needs to be done but do not do anything beyond that. Social workers are hands on. They are not just talking about what “should” be done but they are doing something to better our communities. Social workers are about making a difference in society by helping others out that are in need for various reasons. If you are very sick and in need of assistance to perform normal, everyday functions, social workers can assist

Westerman suggests the reason Aboriginal people have failed to benefit from mainstream social worker practices is because it exhibits colonial practices, whereby their knowledge on what is health and wellbeing is seen as superior, due to their own values and stereotypes, consequently oppressing Indigenous people understanding of their own wellbeing(Wester man, 2010). In order to become more comfortable with anti-colonial framework, social workers should become aware of colonization and its detrimental influence on the level of Indigenous health and wellbeing. .This might also encompass for the non-Aboriginals to internalize the influence of privilege in their life that comes for their cultural identity as a “white” and acknowledge that Aboriginal families will view them as part of the colonisers. Furthermore, recognising fear and uncertainty that may arise is also fundamental to a good anti-oppressive approach, as the media portrayal of Aboriginal population might lead social workers to stereotype Indigenous children and youth as being angry and violent (Westerman, 2010).By taking on this standpoint and being precautions when dealing with Indigenous youth, social workers can advocate on a policy level, and educate others about the importance of mutual engagement with anti-colonial framework as a way to minimize racism and thereafter increasing health

Cindy Baskin’s chapter is examining the practice of structural social work and an Aboriginal approach to working with Aboriginal communities. Structural social work can guide social work practice through emphasis of working with, and on the behalf of, oppressed people. The main idea is to avoid blaming the unsuccessful individual for social problems and redirect the blame to society’s doing. This theory aids in the development of casework. The role of the social worker is to educate the victim of on what oppression they are experiencing and outline the next steps for taking action. Empowerment can create collective action in joining the social worker and the oppressed group in advocating change.

The role of the social worker is not to change people, treat people, or help people cope, but to nourish, encourage, assist, and unleash the strengths within people. They

Social workers provide professional support and wide variety of services to people who have social difficulties, and are trained to address human needs. They can work in different settings and can specialize in working with people, groups and communities, at all stages of life, from young children to older adults. The role of a social worker varies depending on what setting they are working in, like a hospital or a school.

#1 A: Social work can be defined as a broad profession, with the sole purpose of improving the lives and relieving the hardships of the members of a population. Social work addresses many problems for the well being of society, including: health care, criminal justice and domestic violence, economic and public policies, child and family welfare, as well as homelessness. Social workers are trained professionals with the education and tools necessary to address problems from several different perspectives, with the intention of helping the masses and not just individuals. Social workers have the ability to inform people in need of resources available to help them achieve a wide variety of goals, whether personal social mobility, or financial independence.