Examining and working across difference

Critically examining and understanding difference

Demographics and key features of Muslim group in Australian society (What information do I need to know about this group?)

Historical and current day perspectives, policies and practices affecting this Muslim group (What has changed overthe years in relation to this group? What are key contemporary issues?)

Central beliefs, views and perspectives (if relevant) (What are the key characteristics, ie., what differentiates this group from others?)

Potential issues of contention or challenges for this Muslim group in relation to Australian systems (What are the major issues faced in terms offor example,health, welfare, education, housing, law, income support?), and perceptions of responsibility and obligation (such as the role ofthe government and human services practice) in relation to this group.CLICK HERE TO GET MORE ON THIS PAPER.....

Part 2: Working across difference

Key theoretical

frameworks/approaches and research for working/intervening or engaging with Muslim group – cover specific and relevant theoreticalframeworks/ approaches to this group. You need to cover what knowledge and skills you would employ (this could cover engagement,relationship building, particular interventions etc, for example, you could employ a strenghts-based approach).

Implications for policy, resourcing and practice (What needs improving or challenging in the current context?)

Personal and professional challenges for you as a human services or social worker responding to this group in a professional capacity (i.e. consider your own values, assumptions, worldvie how could this impact on your professional capacity with this particular group?)

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