Social work education in Aotearoa/New Zealand and Australia

Abstract

Aotearoa/New Zealand and Australia have unique histories which have strongly shaped the development of social work education within their settings. This chapter explores the commonalities and differences of each country in relation to the development of the profession and the provision of social work education. Particular emphasis is placed upon the role of Aotearoa/New Zealand’s bicultural status and Australia’s incorporation of indigeneity in the shaping of the delivery and curricula within social work education. This chapter also explores how social work education in the South Pacific is offering a valuable contribution to the development of an indigenous-centred social work education.