Practising Social Inclusion

Practising Social Inclusion presents what we know about what works, and why, in promoting social inclusion and practising in a socially inclusive way.

Contributing to the growing debates on social inclusion, this book moves beyond discussion of who it is that is socially excluded and the processes of exclusion. It draws on research and reflective practice to answer the vital question of how to actually work towards inclusion and includes five sections looking at different arenas for practice: policy; programme design; service delivery; community life; and research.

Relevant to all those working to promote, or researching, human health and wellbeing, this book is especially suitable for practitioners, students and scholars in health promotion, social work, social policy, public health, disability studies, occupational therapy and nursing.

Ann Taket is Chair in Health and Social Exclusion at Deakin University, Australia, and Director of the Centre for Health through Action on Social Exclusion (CHASE).

Beth Crisp is a Professor and discipline leader of social work at Deakin University, Australia.

Sophie Goldingay is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Deakin University, Australia.

Melissa Graham is a Senior Lecturer in epidemiology and biostatistics at Deakin University, Australia.

Lisa Hanna is a Senior Lecturer at Deakin University, Australia, teaching public health and health services research.

Linda Wilson is a Lecturer in the area of disability at Deakin University, Australia.