Reversing colonial practices with Indigenous peoples

Australian social work has some way to go in understanding Australia's Indigenous peoples across the dimensions of culture, policy and history. In order to contribute to policy and practice debates, social work must first and foremost examine the theoretical and policy constructs upon which its practices are based. It is important to be cognisant of the admonishment of Aboriginal social worker Stephanie Gilbert, who provides a timely reminder that social workers continue to hold central roles in areas where injustices have been carried out against Indigenous peoples, including child protection and health.