Defining international social work: A social service agency perspective
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The meaning of international social work practice and its global influence into the local context are explored. The field of international social work is an important component of social work practice in local settings contributing to the understanding of a variety of social phenomena that social workers regularly confront and as future of social work will focus on the ever-growing multi-ethnic populations, social workers need to concentrate on issues of human rights and global justice.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2006
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Welfare lobby groups responding to globalization: A case study of the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS)
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A country specific study was carried out, with reference to the activities of the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), a welfare group and its response to globalization in welfare activities. ACOSS's approach to globalization is strongly influenced by Australia's geographical location and associated trade issues, the lack of developed welfare states in the region and the neo-liberal policies of the Liberal/National Coalition government.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2006
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Social work ethics: Professional codes in Australia and the United States
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Two main areas of the Australian and US codes of ethics for social workers are compared and contrasted. These are selected for comparison because the revisions in their provisions about dual relationships and confidentiality raise challenging questions about acceptable practice standards.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2006
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