Author Description

The Getting it Right Framework offers social work both conceptual and very tangible real strategies to implement. The Framework highlights the importance of developing relationships and engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the process – without burdening them with an expectation of expertise by virtue of their Indigeneity. There is the new and confronting understanding of the issue of Whiteness: it is talked about well in the Framework to help us begin to understand it. It relates strongly to issues of racism and its impact on individuals and society. The authors have treated such issues with great respect. The Framework itself represents an example of how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous social workers can collaborate. I lend my endorsement to the Getting it Right Framework and congratulate the authors, Reference Group, and Pilot Schools. They have laid an excellent foundation for teaching, learning and further development within the social work fraternity and in other disciplines. I believe the Framework has the potential to contribute to both attitudinal and behavioral changes with good, clear, well-researched work that is developmental, and treats people with dignity."--Foreword.