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Creating a culturally safe space when teaching Aboriginal content in social work : A scoping review
Fernando, Terrina Bennett, Bindi
Fernando, Terrina
Bennett, Bindi
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Abstract
Teaching Aboriginal content in social work education presents risks of retraumatisation for students. There are international calls for a trauma-informed teaching model that creates cultural safety in the classroom. This study aimed to develop a trauma-informed model for social work education by reviewing the literature on cultural safety for Aboriginal peoples. This model incorporates key aspects of ensuring Aboriginal cultural safety: de-colonise social work education; collaborative partnerships; build relationships; critical reflection; develop cultural courage; and yarning and story-telling. It provides a valuable framework for creating a more equitable teaching and learning environment that also ensures the essential academic content is covered.
Keywords
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, trauma, social work, education, Indigenous, cultural safety
Date
2019
Type
Journal article
Journal
Australian Social Work
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Volume
72
Issue
1
Page Range
47-61
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ACU Department
School of Allied Health
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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All rights reserved
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