Aboriginal People and Social Work - ATSI3004


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of Social Sciences and International Studies
	Course Outline: http://www.nuragili.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
	Equivalent: SOCW2100
	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.