Nickson, Amanda (1993) Strategies for working and surviving in isolated rural and mining communities, a seminar paper. In: Ward, John, (ed.) Community Development Case Studies: an Australian Community Development Resource Book. Partnership Press, Melbourne, pp. 28-29.

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Abstract

Providing social work and community work services in rural, remote and mining communities often involves providing limited visiting services by professionals who drive or fly in to communities on either a regular or irregular basis. How to develop trusting relationships with such communities and also provide valued services can be a challenge. Strategies to survive and thrive professionally in this context are identified and discussed. Overcoming professional isolation, burnout and some hints on self care are also detailed.

Item ID:	18346
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Non-Research)
ISBN:	978-0-646-16753-4
Keywords:	rural and remote, social work, community development, strategies
Date Deposited:	18 Oct 2012 06:29
FoR Codes:	16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1607 Social Work > 160799 Social Work not elsewhere classified @ 50% 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1607 Social Work > 160702 Counselling, Welfare and Community Services @ 50%
SEO Codes:	94 LAW, POLITICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES > 9401 Community Service (excl. Work) > 940199 Community Service (excl. Work) not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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