Social work field education in Australia : sharing practice wisdom and reflection

Ines Zuchowski, Cate Hudson, Brenda Bartlett, Sophie Diamandi

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    Abstract

    This paper highlights current issues relevant for Australian social work field education preparation and delivery, and shares some of the challenges that impact on schools of social work in rural, regional and urban settings. Topics discussed include the neoliberal context of social work education, its impact, and issues for rural and remote, international and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student placements. The paper explores some existing models that have emerged as responses to current challenges and environments. It also stresses that, despite economic rationalism and the neoliberal context, Australian social work educators still need to provide quality experiences for social work students, their field educator and the field. The importance of engagement in discussions about the future of Australian social work field education is emphasised.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)67-80
    Number of pages14
    JournalAdvances in Social Work and Welfare Education
    Volume16
    Issue number1
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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