Decolonising the mysteries of the Australian Indigenous cultural practices within a social work framework

This paper presents acknowledging and valuing ways of knowing from an Indigenous standpoint in counselling. In a transcending global world of uncertainty, reclaiming and demystifying western notions of social work practice when engaging with Australian Indigenous peoples needs reconsiderations. From an Indigenous standpoint, community, country and traditional philosophies are based on empowerment, personal growth and harmonious obligation to others and all things. Hence, there is an importance from group work to Talk Therapy where an individual is able to search for solutions listening and engaging with others. Such therapy offers positive outcomes for many Indigenous Communities presently in a state of crisis, deriving from experiences of trans-generational trauma.