This book gives voice to the direct practice experience of social workers working in rural and remote contexts using Australia as the primary case-study. The au

Rural social work practice is both challenging and exciting. In order to assist communities to live well socially, ecologically and in economically sustainable

Social work practice in a country town or small remote community several hours' drive from the nearest centre is very different from practice in the city. Socia

In much of the West the concerns of rural people are marginalised and rural issues neglected. This stimulating book draws upon a rich variety of material to sho

This book addresses the challenge of providing good social care to the more than 6 million people who live in rural Australia, some in very remote locations. It