The Impact of Structural Disadvantage on Aboriginal Peoples: Kevin Bugmys Case

Instructions:

1. Read the Case Study about Kevin Bugmy (see below):
2. Discuss the Case Study in 3 parts, as follows:
   • Opening: 250 words
   • How do you think Mr. Bugmys story reflects theongoing impact of structural disadvantage and inequality on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia? You need to name the areas of inequality/disadvantage/marginalisation evident in Mr. Bugmys story (at least 500 words).

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/06/death-in-custody-of-kevin-bugmy-member-of-stolen-generations-great-shame-on-white-australia-inquest-finds

3.Why do you thinksocial workersneed to have anunderstanding of Aboriginal history and structural disadvantage? What can social workers learn from thepast, and how can theyapply this learning to their work with First Nations Peoples? Ensure that you refer to the Bennett (2019) reading from Week 4 and otherrequired topic readings (at least 500 words) .

4. What dosocial workersneed to understand about theincarceration of First Nations Peoplesin Australia? (at least 500 words).

5. Closing 250 words

• This is areflective assignmentin which you need to demonstrate the following:

1. A clear understanding about disadvantage, inequality and oppression in relation to Australias FirstNations Peoples.
2. An understanding of the structural issues that contribute to high rates of incarceration for First Nations Peoples in Australia.
3. Your ability to consider the Case Study in the context of your topic reading.
4. The relevance of your references.
5. Your grasp of theoretical concepts from the topic, such as disadvantage, and how you employ these in your reflection.
6. Written expression that is clear, i.e. makes sense to the assessor.
7. Your ability to be reflective and demonstrate self-awareness in your writing.

Assessment 1 Case Study: Kevin Bugmy

Source:Allam, L. (6 July 2022) Death in custody of member of stolen generations great shame on white Australia, inquest finds. InThe Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/06/death-in-custody-of-kevin-bugmy-member-of-stolen-generations-great-shame-on-white-australia-inquest-finds.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/06/death-in-custody-of-kevin-bugmy-member-of-stolen-generations-great-shame-on-white-australia-inquest-finds

need to include in your reflection essay:

Australian Association of Social Workers (2020)Code of Ethics 2020. Australian Association of Social Workers. Parts 1 and 2, pages 5 - 10.https://www.aasw.asn.au/practitioner-resources/code-of-ethics(Week 1).

Bennett, B. (2019) The importance of Aboriginal history for practitioners (Chapter 1) in Bennett, B. & Green, S. (Eds.)Our voices: Aboriginal social work(2nd ed.). Red Globe Press(Week 4).

Bennett, D., Zubrzycki, J. and Bacon, V. (2011). What Do We Know? The Experiences of Social Workers Working Alongside Aboriginal People.Australian Social Work,64(1), 2037(Week 4).

Herring, S. and Spangaro, J. (2019) Invisible from the start: Australian Aboriginal peoples experiences of difference and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations (Chapter 2) in Baines, D., Bennett, B., Goodwin, S. and Rawsthorne, M. (Eds.) (2019).Working across different social work, social policy and social justice. Red Globe Press(Week 4).