Social workers responsibilities when engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples The following is the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics Declaration and extract about the responsibilities of social workers as defined in the AASW Code of Ethics, published in 2020.
Declaration Social workers acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their families and communities, the First Australians, whose lands, winds and waters we all now share, and pay respect to their unique values, and their continuing and enduring cultures that deepen and enrich the life of our nation and communities. Social workers commit to acknowledge and understand the historical and contemporary disadvantage experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We work together in solidarity with them. The AASW’s vision is to increase understanding across the Australian social work profession about the histories and culture of the First Australians, to celebrate their achievements and resilience, and to develop meaningful relationships founded on mutual respect.
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