Category Archives: Ethics

Podcast episode 4: ethics and morality in a postmodern world

Posted on April 25, 2018 by vittorio1

A conversation with social work researcher, Dr Sacha Kendall Dr Sacha Kendall began her social work career in acute mental health. She is now a qualitative health researcher. Her research investigates the social, cultural and ethical aspects of health, with … Continue reading →

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Aged Care: opportunities for social work to make a difference

Posted on August 16, 2017 by vittorio1

Building an Integrated Practice in the Private Sector By Lynne Harrold The community aged care sector for older adults is growing exponentially and will continue to do so as our population ages. The facts are there and the projections are … Continue reading →

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The NDIS: ethics, dignity and choice: some dilemmas for social workers

Posted on July 30, 2017 by vittorio1

Let me frame this piece by stating unequivocally that the NDIS is a genuine capacity building initiative and a great social good. Its current target is to improve the lives of 460,000 Australians with individual funding packages, to help them … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Values & Ethics in Social Work : a book review

Posted on March 12, 2017 by vittorio1

Social workers who wish to explore the ethical dilemmas in achieving universal human rights would do well to watch the 2012 Steven Spielberg film, Lincoln. With the American Civil War winding to a close in 1865, President Lincoln, fearful that … Continue reading →

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