Abstract
AIM (50 WORDS)
The presentation will explore the implementation of strengths-based practice as a way of identifying and addressing unmet social and cultural wellbeing needs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a research context.
CONTENT (300 WORDS)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience substantial health and social inequities, with over 30% of the health gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people attributable to the social determinants of health. Historical factors like racism, systemic oppression and marginalisation, as well as culturally appropriate and affordable health care access and the increasing cost of living are all contributors to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing. Social Workers have a critical role in improving social and emotional wellbeing as the profession is committed to equity and addressing social disadvantage.
Wardliparringga Aboriginal Health Equity (SAHMRI) has developed the Cultural Pathways Program; funded by the Wyatt Trust. The program is a research pilot program which aims to respond to needs and inform evidence to take action on the social determinants of health with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The Cultural Pathways Program was developed in response to a community identified need to provide more holistic care that is responsive of social and emotional wellbeing needs. Program Facilitators informed by strengths-based practice work in partnership with participants to identify unmet social and cultural needs. Utilising a culturally adapted screening tool which represents social determinant domains, Facilitators undertake assessments and goal setting with participants and broker relationships with services in the social and health sector to address these needs. Facilitators are supported by a Clinical Research Associate to provide program consistency, manage workload, support wellbeing and shared-clinical decision making through a range of structures.
The presenter will share the Cultural Pathways Program practice and implementation with individuals and communities through strengths-based approaches. The presentation will highlight experiences of utilising a range of practice tools and discuss how practice is supported as a non-Indigenous worker in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health space.
HOW IT’S LINKED TO CONFERENCE THEME (50 WORDS)
Sharing practice experiences provides an opportunity to outline the complexity of needs and the important role the Social Work profession has in addressing inequity and respond to the diverse social and cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
The presentation will explore the implementation of strengths-based practice as a way of identifying and addressing unmet social and cultural wellbeing needs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a research context.
CONTENT (300 WORDS)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience substantial health and social inequities, with over 30% of the health gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people attributable to the social determinants of health. Historical factors like racism, systemic oppression and marginalisation, as well as culturally appropriate and affordable health care access and the increasing cost of living are all contributors to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing. Social Workers have a critical role in improving social and emotional wellbeing as the profession is committed to equity and addressing social disadvantage.
Wardliparringga Aboriginal Health Equity (SAHMRI) has developed the Cultural Pathways Program; funded by the Wyatt Trust. The program is a research pilot program which aims to respond to needs and inform evidence to take action on the social determinants of health with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The Cultural Pathways Program was developed in response to a community identified need to provide more holistic care that is responsive of social and emotional wellbeing needs. Program Facilitators informed by strengths-based practice work in partnership with participants to identify unmet social and cultural needs. Utilising a culturally adapted screening tool which represents social determinant domains, Facilitators undertake assessments and goal setting with participants and broker relationships with services in the social and health sector to address these needs. Facilitators are supported by a Clinical Research Associate to provide program consistency, manage workload, support wellbeing and shared-clinical decision making through a range of structures.
The presenter will share the Cultural Pathways Program practice and implementation with individuals and communities through strengths-based approaches. The presentation will highlight experiences of utilising a range of practice tools and discuss how practice is supported as a non-Indigenous worker in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health space.
HOW IT’S LINKED TO CONFERENCE THEME (50 WORDS)
Sharing practice experiences provides an opportunity to outline the complexity of needs and the important role the Social Work profession has in addressing inequity and respond to the diverse social and cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Unpublished - 9 Nov 2019 |
| Event | Australian Association of Social Worker's Conference 2019 - Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia Duration: 7 Nov 2019 → 9 Nov 2019 https://www.aasw2019conference.com.au/ |
Conference
| Conference | Australian Association of Social Worker's Conference 2019 |
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| Abbreviated title | AASW Conference 2019 |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Adelaide |
| Period | 7/11/19 → 9/11/19 |
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