Assessment Details and Instructions

Identify the core issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in today`s society. Critically reflect and discuss some of the myriad of challenges facing social workers when working at a grassroots level with First Nations Australians. Utilising the knowledge gained from your lectures, identify ways in which to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People from an Indigenous standpoint. Explore and discuss the relevance of the AASW Code of Ethics and its application for working effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

The Essay will:

• Have a clear introduction to provide the reader with a roadmap through your essay
• Be based on sound academic research comprising at least 20 sources
• Be properly referenced (APA 7th edition) including page numbers and in-text references

Assessment 3 Criteria

1. Concepts, theories, and ideas are clearly articulated and accurately explained
2. Strong and accurate depth of understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of being, doing and knowing is demonstrated
3. Strong and accurate depth of understanding of social work values and principles are demonstrated
4. Ability to link Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values and principles to social work values and principles
5. Ability to be critically reflective is demonstrated
6. Information and ideas are clearly expressed, written in appropriate academic style
7. Research sources are well-chosen and used well
8. Correct in-text referencing/reference list format (APA 7th edition)
9. Conformity with word limit