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Introduction

Introduction

pp. 1-6
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The third edition of this book continues to focus on practice with families experiencing vulnerabilities in order to promote wellbeing and prevent violence abuse and neglect. Since the publication of the last edition of this book, global events have highlighted our collective vulnerabilities. Indeed, the word ‘unprecedented’ seems to be the word of our times - being used to describe the COVID19 global pandemic, catastrophic bushfires, floods and other disasters, mass migrations of people fleeing conflict zones and uninhabitable lands, and the global financial crisis. These events have not only increased our collective vulnerability, they have also shone a light on the disproportionate burden carried by some families and children, frequently due to structural and social inequality, and other vulnerabilities. Society’s soul and its commitment to creating a just and equitable society where children and their families can thrive has been laid bare. Global social justice movements have also gained momentum – exemplifying part of humanity’s eternal stance towards resisting oppression and inequality.

Keywords

  • social work
  • working with families
  • families experiencing vulnerability
  • Australian social work
  • Australian social work practitioners
  • human services professionals
  • public health model approach

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