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I don't know about you, but as a social work student, one of the most challenging aspects of BSW has been grappling with the myriad of theories we study. From Systems Theory to Strengths-Based Practice, each framework offers unique insights into human behaviour and social issues. However, the sheer volume of theories can feel overwhelming, especially when considering how they apply to different contexts in the field. Once we graduate, it's crucial to understand that various agencies often prioritise specific theories based on their focus and clientele. For instance, a mental health service might emphasize Trauma-Informed Care, while a community organization might lean towards Empowerment Theory. This variability adds another layer of complexity; we need to adapt our theoretical knowledge to fit the specific needs of our future clients and the philosophies of the organizations we join. Remembering each theory's nuances and applications is essential, but it’s equally important to cultivate a flexible mindset. Engaging in ongoing professional development and staying open to learning will help us navigate the diverse theoretical landscape. Ultimately, our ability to apply these theories effectively will shape our practice and impact the lives of those we serve. Embracing this challenge will empower us to become adaptable and effective social workers. To help towards this, I recently came across a webpage with a range of common theories and practice models used in Social Work. Each of the social work theories outlined on the page, apply to micro, mezzo, and macro practice spheres . " Theories Used in Social Work " by Kasia Kovacs (published on December 02, 2020) , as part of Social Work Guide Staff. Hope you find it as useful as I have whilst I've been on Field Placement. Lucas

I have been on my placement for over two weeks now, and things are starting to fall into place. I am placed in the Aboriginal homelessness/housing crisis sector and spent the first few days trying to understand the policies, legislation and complexity of the housing system. Homelessness is much more than people sleeping rough, it has a background involving trauma, mental health concerns, domestic violence, isolation and at times, policies that largely suit the dominant population in Australia. In many Aboriginal communities, the concept of kinship and family unit is vastly different from the definition of the western family unit. People can come down to visit and stay with each other for months. For e.g. An Aboriginal family coming down from Northern Territory to their relatives in Adelaide during the summer months. This means that Aboriginal people are often at risk of losing their homes, or rentals because of overcrowding. I find this definition to be insensitive and biased against the Aboriginal communities because we have a similar system back in my home country, where a house extends its support to the extended family and community. When we say that colonisation continues to take place in Australia, it is referring to these policies which discriminate against Aboriginal communities. In my observation, I find that these matters are often hidden from the general public, who are still to learn so much more about the Aboriginal way of life. So, when the opportunity came up, I asked my supervisor whether I could attend “Closing the Gap Day” on 16th March 2023. The event was held at the Jubilee Pavilion at Adelaide Showgrounds, a space large enough to accommodate thousands of patrons. When I reached there, I was delighted to see a large number of Aboriginal and Non-Indigenous people waiting in line to experience and support the event. When I went inside, there were hundreds of stalls with infographics, statistics and brochures on health care, aged care, disability, employment, homelessness, youth services etc. Native geckos, snakes and other reptiles were showcased to make the event interesting to a large number of school students. That view instilled hope in me for future generations as they learn more about the land on which they live in. There were also many food stalls and freebies on offer, making it a complete carnival. I would recommend every social work student to attend such events, as it opens our eyes to the scale of work left to be done. For eg., One of the most common issues faced by the Aboriginal community today is the lack of access to adequate dental and eye care. This may sound completely unrelated to the work we do. But the more I learn, the more I find how interconnected so many of the issues are. Links for more information - https://www.facebook.com/closethegapcampaign/ https://closethegap.org.au/close-the-gap-day/ https://www.niaa.gov.au/resource-centre/indigenous-affairs/commonwealth-closing- gap-implementation-plan-2023 Aakaash Chiramal MSW Student @ Flinders University

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'The Poetics of Deep Mapping Place' Colebrook Reconciliation Park Black Poetics: Indigenous Literary Studies Student Project Acknowledgment I acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, culture and community. I pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. Sensitivity Disclaimer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website page contains images, voices, or names of deceased persons in photographs, film or audio recordings. Page only accessible on desktops (no mobile version available) Transformation and Reconciliation Colebrook Reconciliation Park is a moving example of healing, memory, and reconciliation. It is tucked away in the peaceful Eden Hills, South Australia. Originally the location of the Colebrook Children's Home, this park now acts as a permanent memorial for the families and Aboriginal children who suffered from the terrible legacy of the Stolen Generation. Reflecting on Australian Indigenous Knowledges and Stories Cradle of Life By Archie Roach Reflecting on Australian Indigenous Knowledges and Stories We delve into the layered narratives that shape this place, drawing inspiration from Indigenous writers and poets. Our exploration is guided by key concepts such as decolonization, relationality, and literary sovereignty. Child of Colebrook 00:00 / 02:14 The Living History of Blackwood The Living History of Blackwood Blackwood, a suburb in Adelaide’s foothills, carries within its soil the echoes of time. Its colonial history intertwines with the ancient stories of the Kaurna people, who have inhabited this land for millennia. As we walk through the streets, we encounter remnants of the past—a weathered stone wall, a gnarled gum tree, a creek that once flowed freely. These physical markers hold memories, both painful and resilient. Indigenous Writers as Custodians of Memory Indigenous Writers as Custodians of Memory To centre our reflections, we turn to Indigenous writers and poets who have breathed life into the landscape. Oodgeroo Noonuccal, a trailblazing poet and activist, reminds us that “We Are Going.” Her words resonate with the tension between erasure and survival—the erasure of Indigenous culture and the resilience that persists despite it. Through her poetry, Noonuccal invites us to listen to the land, to hear its stories whispered through the rustling leaves. Oodgeroo Noonuccal The Power of Narrative and Story The Power of Narrative and Story Narratives shape our understanding of place. Colebrook Reconciliation Park seeks to amplify silenced voices, weaving together stories of dispossession, resistance, and healing. Kim Scott, a Noongar writer, speaks of “That Deadman Dance,” where Indigenous and settler cultures collide. His novel invites us to dance across time, bridging the gap between past and present. Scott’s prose becomes a vessel for memory, carrying us through the ages. Kim Scott’s That Deadman Dance Deep Mapping and Unseen Layers Deep Mapping and Unseen Layers A reflective deep mapping reveals hidden layers—the footprints of ancestors, the whispers of ceremonies, the scars of conflict. We explore the creek’s course, tracing its bends and meanders. Beneath the asphalt, we sense the old foundations, its story etched into the bedrock. We honour the marginalised narratives — the children who played by the creek. Children deeply affected by forced removals and institutionalisation, suffering immense trauma, severed from their cultural roots, language, and kinship networks. It reminds us that healing requires acknowledging the past, listening to Indigenous voices, and working together toward a more just and inclusive society. Children of Colebrook 00:00 / 01:25 Decolonization and Literary Sovereignty To deep map is to sit with country, to imagine beyond what we know. We trace the contours of Blackwood, where stories intertwine with colonial history. Colebrook Reconciliation Park stands as witness, grappling with the living memory of a place shaped by both Indigenous knowledge and coloniality. Here, stories become memorialized or erased, etched into the land like hidden scars. Memory in the Blood: (Re)Mapping Archives “It is the fever in the archive after all, the same fever that drives the hoarding (the holding) which might drive an attempt to touch something of the event. ” — Natalie Harkin Natalie Harkin - Memory in the Blood Decolonization and Literary Sovereignty Decolonization is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing process. Colebrook Reconciliation Park dismantles colonial frameworks, inviting Indigenous voices to reclaim their stories. Ali Cobby Eckermann, a Yankunytjatjara/Kokatha poet, embodies this sovereignty. Her collection “Inside My Mother” unearths intergenerational trauma, weaving threads of resilience and healing. Eckermann’s words are medicine for a wounded landscape. Ali Cobby Eckermann Relationality and Writing for Transformation After prayers at night I go to bed lying awake with memories in my head. I can still see my mother kneeling on the ground sobbing, Don't take my child, I want him around. Alf Taylor, 'Rimfire: Poetry from Aboriginal Australia' Relationality and Writing for Transformation As we engage with the land, we forge relationships—with the river red gums, the magpies, the granite outcrops. Tony Birch, a Bundjalung writer, reminds us that writing is an act of transformation. His stories breathe life into forgotten corners, inviting us to reimagine our place within the ecosystem. Birch’s prose becomes a bridge, connecting us to the ancestral stories that linger in the breeze. Tony Birch Poetics of Resistance and Refusal Alf Taylor 'Rimfire: Poetry from Aboriginal Australia' Poetics of Resistance and Refusal In the face of erasure, Indigenous poets wield their pens as weapons of resistance. Lionel Fogarty, a Murri poet, defies colonial constraints. His words surge like a river in flood, refusing to be contained. Through his poetry, we confront uncomfortable truths—the violence of dispossession, the resilience of kinship. Fogarty’s refusal to be silenced echoes across the hills, challenging us to listen. Lionel Fogarty Inscriptions for the Future Paul Buttigieg THE STOLEN GENERATION Inscriptions for the Future As we conclude our reflection, we inscribe our intentions onto the land. We commit to amplifying Indigenous voices, to weaving their stories into the fabric of Blackwood. The foundations, once hidden, now settled in our collective memory. Colebrook Reconciliation Park becomes a vessel—a place where history, story, and Indigenous knowledge converge. We honour the past, celebrate the present, and inscribe hope for generations yet unborn. Remembering the Children Children of Colebrook 00:00 / 03:22 Jack Davis The Alchemy of Words Our pens transmute pain into possibility. We write futures—where Colebrook’s foundations once stood, where Kaurna language dances, where children learn truth-telling. We read the land — the scars, the blossoms — and write ourselves into its folds. We refuse erasure. Our poems are barricades against forgetting. We chant: “Remember, remember!” Our ink is a shield, our metaphors weapons. We resist the amnesia of asphalt and shopping malls. Colebrook's roots pierce concrete. As the sun dips below the ridge, I fold my map — a palimpsest of ink and longing. Colebrook whispers its stories — the hidden, the marginalized, the resilient. Our deep mapping inscribes hope — a future where memory blooms, where Country sings, and where justice unfurls like wattle blossoms. Transformation & Reconciliation Deep Mapping & Unseen Layers Reflecting on Indigenous Knowledge's & Stories Decolonization & Literary Sovereignty The Living History of Blackwood Relationality & Writing for Transformation Indigenous Writers as Custodians of Memory Poetics of Resistance & Refusal The Power of Narrative & Story Inscriptions for the Future Remembering the Children Colebrook Reconciliation Park Exploring the Park Grieving Mother The bowed head and the hollow arms of a mother express the sentiment, "Where has my baby gone?" This is a sculpture of a grieving mother created by artist Silvio Apponyi. These emotional words convey the agony of separation. The mother silently suffers, much like the children and their families did for many years. Colebrook Children's Home The Colebrook Children's Home in South Australia was part of the Stolen Generations, a period from the late 1800s to the 1970s when Indigenous children were taken from their families to assimilate into European culture, causing devastating consequences like severed family ties and trauma that continues to affect generations. Children's Mosiac Local Aboriginal artist Kunyi June-Anne McInerney designed and crafted the mosaic. In addition to spending time at the Oodnadatta mission home, Kunyi's sisters were also residents of Colebrook Children's Home. The children and local fauna that were present at Colebrook, as well as the games the children played, are all portrayed in the mosaic. Listening Posts The listening posts at Colebrook Reconciliation Park have been adorned by local Kaurna, Narangga, and Ngarrindjeri artist Carly Tarkari Dodd, with the help of children from nearby schools and preschools. These posts feature personal recordings of Aboriginal individuals who once lived at the home, and the stories are regularly refreshed. Fountain of Tears At the heart is the Fountain of Tears, a powerful sculpture symbolising the collective grief and loss of the Stolen Generation. The gentle flow of water represents healing and renewal. Created by artists Silvio Apponyi and Shereen Rankine, water is used to acknowledge the pain, trauma, and sorrow of those affected by the removal of children. Story Board This area displays the book "Bush Games and Knucklebones," written by Doris Kartinyeri and illustrated by Kunyi June-Anne McInerney. The story takes us on a lighthearted yet poignant journey inside the Stolen Generation children's imaginations and the games they devised to deal with the hardships of institutionalisation. Reconciliation Colebrook Reconciliation Park invites us to confront uncomfortable truths, honour the resilience of the Stolen Generation, and commit to reconciliation. As we walk its paths, we remember the children who suffered and strive for a more compassionate and just society—one that acknowledges the pain of the past while building bridges toward a shared future. Acknowledgments ARCHIE ROACH Archibald William Roach AC was an Australian singer-songwriter and Aboriginal activist. Roach, a Gunditjmara and Bundjalung elder, was known as "Uncle Archie" and advocated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights. Ruby Hunter, his wife and musical companion, is a vocalist. OODGEROO NOONUCCAL (Kath Walker) A trailblazing poet and activist, Oodgeroo Noonuccal’s poetry resonates with the tension between erasure and resilience. Her work invites us to listen to the land and hear its stories whispered through rustling leaves. KIM SCOTT Kim Scott FAHA is an Australian author with Aboriginal Australian descent. He is descended from the Noongar people of Western Australia. NATALIE HARKIN Natalie Harkin is a Narungga woman from South Australia. She is a senior researcher at Flinders University who is interested in decolonising state archives. Currently, she is using archival-poetic methodologies to explore and document Aboriginal women's domestic service and labour histories in South Australia. ALI COBBY ECKERMANN Ali Cobby Eckermann is an Australian poet with Aboriginal Australian background. She is a Yankunytjatjara woman who was born on Kaurna property in South Australia. Eckermann has published poetry collections, verse novels, and a memoir, and has been nominated for or won several literary honours. ALF TAYLOR Alf Taylor grew raised at New Norcia Mission, Western Australia, and after leaving, he worked as a seasonal agricultural labourer in Perth and Geraldton until joining the armed forces. After a marriage, seven children, and a divorce, Alf discovered his calling as a writer and poet. TONY BIRCH Tony Birch is an Aboriginal Australian writer, academic, and activist. He frequently appears on ABC local radio, Radio National broadcasts, and at writers' festivals. LIONEL FOGARTY Lionel Fogarty, sometimes known as Lionel Lacey, is an indigenous Australian poet and political activist. PAUL BUTTIGIEG Paul Buttigieg has always been passionate about the plight of Australian Aborigines, and he creates native poems to raise awareness. He also writes passionately on other issues and has been published as a poet across the world. JACK DAVIS Jack Leonard Davis AM, BEM was an Aboriginal playwright, poet, and activist from Australia in the twentieth century. His work explores topics of Aboriginality and Identity. Davis, who is well-known for his literary works, did not devote much time to writing until his forties. NORMEY JAY Norman 'Normey Jay' Johnson started playing guitar when he was eight years old and hasn't stopped since. His childhood influenced his words, which he believes will inspire the future generation. 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