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Fields Of Practice

Why have specific ‘fields of practice'?
Social welfare, social work & human services are generic professions – skills are adaptable across many contexts.
A number of specialised areas of practice have developed over time to cater for specific groups/populations within our communities and for specific issues or problems.
Specialisation of method/process, knowledge to cater for the needs of ‘target' groups

What is a ‘field of practice'?
How human services are delivered including:
Policy and legislation relevant to the field of practice or target group
Social changes – past and present – relevant to the needs and issues of the target group / field of practice
Service context – organisations involved in the field / target group
Methods of practice, interventions used
Issue / problem
Primary fields of practice - populations
e.g.
Aged
Children
Youth
Women
People with disabilities
Gay/lesbian/transgender
Men
Primary fields of practice – issues/problems
e.g.......


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