Main description:

This edited collection situates the wellbeing and safety of vulnerable children as the focus of leadership. It provides a guide to theories and practice of leadership for those who want to make a difference to the lives of these children and their families.

Drawing on the experience of a highly successful postgraduate program in Child and Family Practice Leadership, the book explores the changing context of Child and Family Practice and the role of leadership, in addition to the knowledge and skills required for effective practice. Contributors draw upon their own practice experiences and insights into the most effective ways to support the work of practitioners to achieve the best outcomes for children and families. The content comprises a mixture of theoretical consideration, discussion of original research and interviews with child and family practitioners.

Bringing together contributions from leading specialists and professionals in the field, this book will be essential reading for individual practitioners, organisations and policymakers looking to assist the development of leadership within the child and family practice sector. It will also be of interest to those working in child protection and related workforces.

Contents:

List of figures; List of tables; List of contributors; Foreword (Ric Pawsey); Preface (Margarita Frederico, Maureen Long, Nadine Cameron); Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: The ever changing context of Child and Family Practice (Robyn Miller and Margarita Frederico); Chapter 2: Skills and knowledge for Child and Family Practice (Maureen Long); Chapter 3: A dynamic approach to developing knowledge and skills through curriculum and teaching and learning approaches (Nadine Cameron and Margarita Frederico); Chapter 4: Developing effective leadership in Child and Family Practice: Types of leadership (Margarita Frederico); Chapter 5: Leadership at team manager level (Lynne McPherson); Chapter 6: Leadership in direct practice (Bruce D. Perry, Annette L. Jackson and Sarah Waters); Chapter 7: Culturally respectful leadership: Indigenous staff and clients (Muriel Bamblett, Cindy Blackstock, Carlina Black and Connie Salamone); Chapter 8: Culturally competent leadership: Culturally diverse clients and staff (Menka Tsantefski);Chapter 9: Leadership and practice in domestic and family violence (Cathy Humphreys); Chapter 10: Trauma-informed leadership (Bruce D. Perry and Annette L. Jackson); Chapter 11: Leading for the future (Margarita Frederico, Maureen Long and Annette L. Jackson); Index