Monthly Archives: July 2017

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 →

Posted in Ethics, Social Policy | 12 Comments

Waiting for a paradigm shift: How the AASW and universities could do more for social work students

Posted on July 7, 2017 by vittorio1

As a major employer of social workers, I have spoken to countless new graduates and  students on placement. Sadly, I have heard too many stories of placements gone wrong. Even worse, some students have told me that they set aside … Continue reading →

Posted in AASW Policy and Strategy, Uncategorized | 12 Comments