Fijian social work practice

Authors

  • Soro Ramacake An indigenous Fijian who hails from Macuata, Vanua Levu in Fiji. Social Worker in Schools for Ngapuhi Iwi Social Services.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol22iss4id175

Keywords:

social work practice, fijian social work,

Abstract

This article considers part of a Massey Social Work Research Report from 2007, whereby a literature review on Fijian life principles, values, social standards and living was undertaken. Discussion was presented on the methodology employed for the research and key findings about Fijian values, knowledge, skills that form the basis for Fijian social work practice were highlighted. This article contributes to a growing body of literature on indigenous models. 

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Published

2016-07-08

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Ramacake, S. (2016). Fijian social work practice. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 22(4), 38–43. https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol22iss4id175

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Vol. 22 No. 4 (2010): Tu Mau

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