Social Work Spotlight (Yasmine Loupis)
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| 15 Apr 2022 | Episode 55: Uni | 00:44:48 | |
In this episode I speak with Uni, a case manager working in youth crisis accommodation. Originally from Mongolia, Uni has developed her passion for supporting children and young people from traumatic and disadvantaged backgrounds to improve their circumstances and build their quality of life through love and understanding. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BMGdee3j-R85N5nuymlyrrtBWcJokvbarWs4B-DR1C4/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 16 Feb 2024 | Episode 103: Sharon | 00:52:09 | |
In this episode I speak with Sharon, who has worked as a caseworker, groupwork coordinator, child and family counsellor and primary school counsellor and is now an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker in private practice. She provides supervision to other social workers and students, is trained as a Systemic Couple and Family Therapist and facilitates both standard and youth Mental Health First Aid training. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z5IlEDVdoDAxhIZDwZ3GUzT9-S8m_AxybrSiqvtgki8/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 14 Feb 2025 | Episode 129: Evanthea | 00:51:13 | |
In this episode I speak with Evanthea, a Social Worker and Counsellor with experience in child protection, out of home care, disability, and therapeutic roles. She currently works as the Director of her business, Budding Resilience Therapies, specialising in supporting individuals with complex psychosocial needs and offering experienced practitioners who have a multifaceted approach to supporting their clients as they navigate multiple systems. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CUzcOvkRi0V72VZvb49dtDY4thycBl6783r_2NmRsog/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 26 Apr 2024 | Episode 108: Jamie | 00:54:34 | |
In this episode I speak with Jamie, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Senior Social Worker who works both in private practice and within a community mental health service. Jamie has experience working in the UK and Australia and has a special interest in providing psychological therapy to older adults. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cz0SlUcw01BGPKVqciaHdMR0NCudIvYjCMUb97iX4O8/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 19 Mar 2021 | Episode 26: Gabriela | 00:46:22 | |
In this episode I speak with Gabriela, a student in her final year of Social Work at the Australian Catholic University. Originally from Brazil, she has lived in Italy and London, and has been involved in charitable work from an early age. During her degree she has had the opportunity to work within a number of different organisations advocating for various social issues, including child protection, refugees, international students and the Brazilian community in Australia. This has giving her a tremendous taste for the different areas of social work and is extremely excited by her career in social work ahead. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Oz International Students Chapter Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Oz-International-Students-Chapter-101032838357202 Sydney Alliance, International Students - https://www.sydneyalliance.org.au/internationalstudents This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dU7UdKZxO0ox6HvxNs92Z88S9gw_CtdYNJu6FYf7eqQ/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 02 Feb 2024 | Episode 102: Michele | 00:55:52 | |
In this episode I speak with Michele, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Accredited EMDR Consultant, Clinical Resource Therapy Trainer as well as partner in private practice and Director of EMDR Relational and Training at Seva House in the Hunter region. Michele has worked extensively with children, young people and adults who have experienced complex trauma as well as supporting young people who have caused harm to others. Michele provides EMDR Consultation and Clinical Supervision to professionals and develops and facilitates training in EMDR and Resource Therapy. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R0vp9ui0legCso99FYpO3xJ9jreZ3_HcjMNYKPzmVX8/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 21 Jan 2022 | Episode 49: Mat | 01:28:58 | |
In this episode I speak with Mat, a Social Worker who was born and raised on Darkinjung country in the Central Coast of NSW. Mat has a history of working in not-for-profit organisations that support children and families and was formerly the operations manager of Central Coast Family Support Services. Mat hopes that this conversation about his social work journey and experience helps others who are interested in this line of work. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pgnZlMBj-_oOc8KoTu7q5l0qZBk1SBUyrxj24Pl2bCM/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 15 May 2020 | Episode 3: Paul | 01:11:17 | |
In this episode, Paul and I discuss his current role as Social Work Educator at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney and his fascinating journey through community health and private therapeutic practice to arrive at this point in his career. We focus on significant historical points for social work including the Richmond Report and HIV/AIDS in Sydney in the 1980s, and how Paul has blended his passions for clinical work, research, education and leadership. Links to resources and topics mentioned in this week’s episode: The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction - http://nceta.flinders.edu.au Star Observer Article on AIDS in Australia - https://www.starobserver.com.au/features/we-didnt-know-what-was-coming-aids-in-australia/190733 Through our eyes: thirty years of people living with HIV; responding to the HIV and AIDS epidemic in Australia (book available as PDF online) - https://napwha.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/through-our-eyes.pdf The 1983 Richmond Report (Mental Health Commission of NSW) - https://nswmentalhealthcommission.com.au/richmond-report Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society - https://www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs The Maudsley Model in eating disorder treatment - https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/blog/maudsley-model-eating-disorder Link2Home homelessness information service - https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/are-you-homeless Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE) - https://www.svhhearthealth.com.au/procedures/imaging/echocardiogram-echo Australian Association of Social Workers – The Scope of Social Work Practice resources - https://www.aasw.asn.au/practitioner-resources/the-scope-of-social-work-practice This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KEciIq_4PBW_WUAZACJ2BE0piG3LGEft/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 30 Aug 2024 | Episide 117: Kit | 00:54:36 | |
In this episode I speak with Kit, a descendent of the Wampanoag tribe in Canada and with German, Scottish and Irish ancestry. Kit has worked as a counsellor and trainer for over 20 years specialising in mental health and addictions and is currently a clinical supervisor and the founder and director of Nature Based Therapy in Victoria. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17hNP3_fXvgJ2cnUOuvISOkuqpJY6ufawgGk61m_vkvw/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 27 Oct 2023 | Episode 95: Rhianna | 00:50:09 | |
In this episode I speak with Rhianna, a Certified Humanistic Play Therapist and Interplay practitioner with Play Therapy Australia. Rhianna currently works as the Women and Childrens Crisis Counsellor with Coast Shelter. She values walking alongside her clients in their journey and supporting them to achieve better mental health and life outcomes after experiencing trauma. Rhianna has a passion for outdoor based therapies and using creativity in her approaches to working with clients. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ha_mgQ2paix-BQRRp-99fKW-x6lbf-ESY5mqWjP8fY4/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 07 Aug 2020 | Episode 9: Sarah | 01:30:12 | |
In this episode, Sarah and I discuss her experience in case management, project coordination, community engagement, policy, advocacy and management roles, within the migrant and settlement services sector. Her work has included supporting survivors of human trafficking and slavery, refugees, people seeking asylum, and individuals with complex mental health needs. Sarah also teaches undergraduate and post-graduate Social Work university students, focusing on social justice, human rights and cross-cultural social work. She has studied and worked both domestically and internationally, and has a particular interest in the intersection between social work, mental health, and forced migration. Sarah won the "Caseworker of the Year" award within the Australian Migrant and Settlement Awards in 2014 and was also selected as a Top Three Finalist in the area of Migration for the European Development Days Future Leaders Program in 2015. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: * Medevac Bill - https://www.asrc.org.au/medevac_faq/ * United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - https://www.unodc.org/ * National Refugee-Led Advisory and Advocacy Group (NRAAG) - https://www.nraag-australia.org * Refugee Council of Australia - https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au * Vicarious Trauma (research report prepared for Centacare) - https://centacare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/corporate/VicariousTraumaReport.pdf * Jesuit Refugee Service - http://www.jrs.org.au * Asylum Seeker Centre - https://asylumseekerscentre.org.au * House of Welcome - https://www.stfrancis.org.au/house-of-welcome * Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) - https://www.racs.org.au * STARTTS - https://www.startts.org.au * Working with Refugees - A guide for Social Workers - https://www.startts.org.au/media/Resource-Working-with-Refugees-Social-Worker-Guide.pdf * AASW Scope of Social Work Practice with Refugees and Asylum Seekers - https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/8529 * Australian Department of Home Affairs 2018-19 Annual Report - https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/reports-and-pubs/Annualreports/home-affairs-annual-report-2018-19.pdf * Refugee Advice & Casework Service - https://www.racs.org.au/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iIgfrexR7pcbPjBHUnhsFY3j-b0VVCmp/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 16 Aug 2024 | Episode 116: Sidonie | 00:49:43 | |
In this episode I speak with Sid, who in her early years of social work has discovered a deep passion for engaging with and supporting individuals navigating PTSD and mental health challenges. Her journey into social work was driven by a profound love for aiding others and a genuine interest in listening to their stories, empowering them to feel like the protagonist in their own lives. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CyT_08sMU-ORZatjHTjma1C5hKnh4Gnqh2RkHGhAxls/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 19 Feb 2021 | Episode 24: Lara | 01:07:08 | |
In this episode I speak with Lara, whose interest in Social Work began with volunteering for the Dublin AIDS Helpline in 1990, working with non-Government organisations in an administration role, training in welfare in the late '90s and commencing as a case manager for a women's refuge. Lara completed her social work degree in 2010 while working as a Housing Support Officer for ACON and is now the social work team leader for the Western Sydney Sexual Health Centre. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: ACON - https://www.acon.org.au/ Adahps (formally the AIDS Dementia and HIV Psychiatry Service, providing a range of services to assist people who have HIV related cognitive impairment and complex health needs) - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/adahps/Pages/contacts.aspx Bobby Goldsmith Foundation - https://www.bgf.org.au/ Melbourne Sexual Health Clinic - https://www.mshc.org.au/AboutUs/ClinicalServices/tabid/98/Default.aspx#.X_o-ntgzZPY NSW STI Programs Unit - https://stipu.nsw.gov.au/ Play Safe (NSW Health) - https://playsafe.health.nsw.gov.au/ Sexual Health Counsellors Association of NSW - https://stipu.nsw.gov.au/sexual-health-counsellors-association-of-nsw-scan/ Sexual Health Info Link - https://www.shil.nsw.gov.au/ Sex Workers Outreach Project - https://swop.org.au/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mc332ESIYnhikAVtlImh_YcUs7J4N17O/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 11 Dec 2020 | Episode 19: James | 00:42:50 | |
In this episode, James and I discuss his work in the Aged Care team at St George Hospital, involving discharge planning, support coordination and bereavement counselling. James has also worked within the Social Programs team at the City of Sydney, supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of various social inclusion and community development programs. With a strong passion for empowering others, James constantly strives to facilitate opportunities for capacity building and professional development in supporting vulnerable communities. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: · James’ LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-bajjada-32a315189/ · What's On (City of Sydney Events Board) - https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hzqxS5VB8ORs1SgrqtJ5LTZjiHkR4LFH/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 10 Dec 2021 | Episode 46: Candice & Arlyn (2) | 00:43:46 | |
In this episode I speak with Candice and Arlyn, who run the Sexuality Service at Royal Rehab, providing personalised support including one-on-one and couples counselling, and educational courses to empower people with illness, injury or disability, their family and carers as well as professionals assisting them to create a meaningful, pleasurable, and rewarding sex life. This is episode two in a two-part series. The first episode focused on Candice and Arlyn’s professional backgrounds in social work and nursing and their further training to become psychosexual therapists, with this second episode going more into the practicalities of running such a service. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sPq-2Sq2cAEVUuDDQ3zlIvTLgPsDNu3kUAR0n8u1Kl4/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 24 Dec 2021 | Episode 47: Madison S | 00:46:20 | |
In this episode I speak with Madison, a proud Wiradjuri woman from Central Western NSW and a newly graduated social worker whose University placements included an NGO in Canberra, Canberra Hospital and at Orange Health Service. Madison currently works in Acute Mental Health and within the general hospital in Orange providing support to patients within the Rehabilitation Unit and ED. She is passionate about general health for individuals in rural areas, domestic violence and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders’ wellbeing. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o7DtCTbnXw45a3iRfJ3uHZWLJIVzJmMwpV2fICDEv_0/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 23 Dec 2022 | Episode 73: Rebecca | 00:58:57 | |
In this episode I speak with Rebecca, who has 25 years of social work experience in child protection, legal aid and more recently in private practice. Rebecca has extensive skills in risk assessments and complex case management for young people, and has worked also for the physical abuse and neglect of children counselling service. The majority of her career has been as a criminal consultant for legal aid, and supporting high risk young offenders. More recently Rebecca has moved into part-time private practice, where she continues to specialise in family group conferencing. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gmut4QtNyyiA0D4go9VjHPYXr6RI23yBsuU3SQF1oxc/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 14 May 2021 | Episode 30: Shiri | 00:42:57 | |
In this episode I speak with Shiri, a Clinical Social Worker and Art Therapist. She has spent over 25 years working with children and adults who have experienced trauma, and mental health professionals who work with them. Her work spans private practice, public facilitation and research. Throughout her work, Shiri has found that art is a wonderful tool in which children (and adults) can communicate a vast variety of feelings in a non-threatening way. In addition to individual therapy and running therapeutic groups for women and children, Shiri has spent the last few years refining a model for preschools, using creative groups. Shiri’s next course on Understanding Trauma and the Healing Pathways of Art Therapy) starts on May 25. It will run as a 6 week course and if you use my name in the coupon code section (spelled Yasmine) you will be able to access an exclusive discount. Also, there is an early bird discounted price available if you sign up by May 17. https://art2heart.newzenler.com/courses/livecourse/ Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jL90YH8VTRPqEKLnXWgGGKo8k1GUIqNLAkXuTJDo3QM/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 01 Sep 2023 | Episode 91: Eileen | 00:55:19 | |
In this episode I speak with Eileen, who has over 30 years of experience in child abuse, family violence, mental health and trauma and is passionate about the safety of children and ensuring the voices of children are heard. In 2022 Eileen launched her own company as a way of promoting primary prevention in the areas of child abuse and family violence. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S2hKT-uJtuMjzgXZ2UrLU_ui57ruY_OEGhpmph_YEGk/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 28 May 2021 | Episode 31: Felicity | 00:57:21 | |
In this episode I speak with Felicity, who in addition to social work, has trained in art therapy and education, psychotherapy and corrective services. She worked in the prison system for 18 years supporting inmates and running groups and workshops. She now works as a teacher of Community Services, Ageing & Disability & Community Arts & Cultural Development at TAFE, supporting a combination of high school students and adults, providing training for those wanting to work in community settings, or looking for a pathway to university studies. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HrzedQ0NV_2MYBuZxMOG_HtWmJlaYdFDXKHBVTySgyQ/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | Episode 78: Jacob & Aaron | 00:58:25 | |
In this episode I speak with Jacob and Aaron. Aaron is a social worker and therapist currently working with children in Out of Home Care across NSW to build the relational networks around children and facilitate their healing from developmental trauma through somatic and play-based therapies. Jacob is a child and adolescent social worker with experience providing trauma-informed therapeutic support to children and young people across the out of home care, refugee resettlement and residential rehabilitation spaces. Both are passionate about building trauma-informed and empathic communities. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O-TcghzwRqoh03nkEZpVFp4lZFUzfkeDPd8wOfuR1oE/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 23 Jun 2023 | Episode 86: Chantelle | 00:54:33 | |
In this episode I speak with Chantelle, owner of REACH Wellbeing, a private practice offering supervision to helping professionals. Chantelle has experience working across the lifespan primarily in the areas of trauma and mental health and has a keen interest in education, as well as how social work more broadly can exist in the world of media. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16jrk3ReZD0OQvcM_F1Lpl3mpNWhVk0KmUlSDlXBgAjw/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 22 Nov 2024 | Episode 123: Amanda | 00:52:19 | |
In this episode I speak with Amanda, a Social Worker who has spent most of her career working with older people. Recently, her passion for research and search for clarity in her career lead her to enrol in her PhD, researching Access for People with Dementia to Voluntary Assisted Dying. She balances part time work, part time studying and full-time parenting to two young boys. Amanda gains value out of supporting people to maintain their empowerment and self-determination, against what society tells them should happen. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wlzLg4LM2xtdGrvVJrbk6kFEDuCmTR7bhr3gR0GC5Pg/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 21 Jun 2024 | Episode 112: Gaul | 00:50:41 | |
In this episode I speak with Gaul, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who has worked in tertiary level mental health services for 15 years. Gaul currently works in private practice at Psychology Training and Supervision where he specialises in couples and family therapy as well as providing clinical supervision to mental health clinicians. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FFvNPK2zMi7-i9xXTnoHc2wily3oSp2itbNBnKMbHlU/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 17 Sep 2021 | Episode 39: Scarlett | 01:02:34 | |
In this episode, I speak with Scarlett, who started her career in the drug and alcohol field before moving into acute hospital work. She currently works in the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department of a busy Sydney hospital. Scarlett has previously worked as the General Manager of two homelessness/drug and alcohol NGOs in Sydney and in the juvenile justice field. She is a child protection trainer and has experience in and a passion for disaster work. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UNWdu0FaHBdfhQSA3HaVqqDcsnwozDIYklWWpRb3QcY/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 16 Apr 2020 | Episode 0: Introduction | 00:01:35 | |
Hi and welcome to Social Work Spotlight, a podcast created to showcase the wonderful and valuable work being done by Social Workers in Sydney, Australia. I’m your host, Yasmine McKee-Wright, and each episode I will interview a local social worker to showcase diverse areas of the profession and what kinds of fields we specialise in. We will touch a little on social work education and foundations, although this podcast is aimed at non social workers who may just be interested in what we do, or for those who might be looking for a career change. This is Episode 0 - the podcast introduction, with the first episode scheduled for release on April 18 2020. For each episode I will post a transcript as well as links and show notes in this description section, for you to continue reading on a particular topic if you wish. My first three guests are at different stages in their careers, and come from diverse areas of motor vehicle accidents, traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, and inpatient hospital work and education. You can continue the discussion and ask questions of myself or my guests by visiting the podcast website at anchor.fm/socialworkspotlight or find me on Facebook at Social Work Spotlight Podcast, on Twitter @SWSportlightPod, on Instagram at socialworkspotlight_podcast, or you can email swspotlightpodcast@gmail.com I’d love to hear from you, especially if there is a particular topic you’d like discussed, or if you yourself are a social worker and would like to be featured on the show. Subscribe to this podcast and check back for more episodes. I will aim to release a new episode every 2 weeks. Thanks for tuning in! Thanks also to anchor.fm for hosting this podcast and to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music. | |||
| 25 Jun 2021 | Episode 33: Grahame | 01:07:51 | |
In this episode I speak with Dr Grahame Simpson who has 30 years of experience as a practitioner and clinical researcher in the field of traumatic brain injury. He is recognised internationally for his work in conducting epidemiological, clinical and psychometric, intervention and translation-based research in suicide prevention, positive sexual adjustment, the community-based management of challenging behaviours and family resilience in the field of traumatic brain injury. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zj4DEb-LQKGC5dN-F0mqrZihyKuStxIopertaH1ndoY/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 26 May 2023 | Episode 84: Peta | 01:07:54 | |
In this episode I speak with Peta, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who has had extensive training and experience working in the areas of sexual assault, family violence, mental health and trauma. Peta currently runs a private practice providing evidence-based trauma therapy as well as delivering training on managing sexual disclosures and regulating the nervous system. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10mPhDm-uRElfYPh2j9AfYlUq0NvWk5dUf6hbil9Z_5g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 30 Oct 2020 | Episode 16: Adele | 00:58:42 | |
In this episode, Adele and I discuss her passion for supporting people affected by domestic and family violence, and her mentoring and leadership roles in health and community settings. Of particular interest to Adele is the intersection of mental health with violence and trauma, and holding a safe therapeutic space for women. Adele is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Manager of a Domestic & Family Violence Service, having also worked in the NGO sector as a specialist domestic violence counsellor, educator and trainer and service coordinator. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: · Michael White (Psychotherapist) -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_White_(psychotherapist) · Judith Herman Trauma and Recovery - https://www.booktopia.com.au/trauma-and-recovery-judith-herman/book/9780465061716.html · Jan Fook - https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/author/jan-fook · They Never Asked Me Anything About That”: The Stories of Women who Experience Domestic Violence and Mental Health Concerns/Illness - https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/6535 · Cathy Humphreys - https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/153245-cathy-humphreys · Cathy Humphreys (Mental Health and Domestic Violence: 'I Call it Symptoms of Abuse') - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/249285138_Mental_Health_and_Domestic_Violence_'I_Call_it_Symptoms_of_Abuse' This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19dtem7x_HJYdoITJxMUswBl8Y10jsHiU/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 06 Aug 2021 | Episode 36: Ben | 00:55:27 | |
In this episode, I speak with Ben, a Ph.D. candidate at Western Sydney University with a social work practice background in community mental health, group work with men and boys, and community development (with the Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club). He is the founder of two social work-focused podcasts (Social Work Stories and Social Work Discoveries), and has been tutoring across various social work subjects for the Masters and Bachelors of Social Work at WSU since 2017. He has just submitted his Ph.D. which investigates the complexities of relationships between men and boys in a dynamic group mentoring program at the Penrith Panthers called Building Young Men. Ben is embedded in the Building Young Men project as a mentor, researcher, and program developer, which he loves. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZTTqI9AUKNIh51EEkvn7LspqQv_rLzVqjuPwRYRr5Ro/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 12 Nov 2021 | Episode 43: Jonathan | 00:49:53 | |
In this episode I speak with Jonathan, who currently works in research, and uses his experiences with people from diverse gender and sexual identities and those seeking asylum to develop and implement anti-oppressive research methods. He advocates for critically reflective practice, and for greater collaboration within personal and professional networks. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UX7AXIUZPUWrdVF33MsnXtHyrKTwSN_1z4JOwVcYvKM/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 26 Nov 2021 | Episode 44: Jules | 00:57:18 | |
In this episode I speak with Jules, who has experience working with children, adolescents and adult mental health in both the public and private sectors. Jules is now working in private practice as a mindset coach and is a certified practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Timeline Therapy. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1354Mn-roGnapXLR9hJQlfqRMeFXKDKiod2NX8YZkWEw/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 13 Sep 2024 | Episode 118: Yaleela | 00:48:36 | |
In this episode I speak with Yaleela, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist and private practice owner in Queensland. She is deeply passionate about Social Work practice because she understands the significant impact of social, economic, and political factors on the health and well-being of our children, families, and communities. Yaleela is dedicated to the profession and actively participates in the Australian Association of Social Workers and the Play Therapy Practitioners Association, as well as building capacity for other First Nations allied health practitioners. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pRIC3EYIRcMq5TBhPjhAsLwXnqPTWmZmqMCUeriboGE/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 08 Jan 2021 | Episode 21: Alexis | 00:47:56 | |
In this episode I speak with Alexis Stonebridge, NSW/ACT Manager of Social Work Services at Slater and Gordon Lawyers, with previous experience in the fields of out of home care, homelessness, drug and alcohol, family counselling and mediation. Slater and Gordon was the first private law firm in Australia to employ social workers to provide free clinical support to its legal clients. In this role for the past 9 years, Alexis provides telephone-based counselling, case work and referral to significantly injured and ill clients, as well as coordinating Slater and Gordon’s AASW endorsed Legal Education Program for Social Workers in NSW and the ACT, and is co-editor of the ‘Social Work and the Law’ e-newsletter. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1epIEpJ-lx3NKh845Ir7oDCwXO8SOq5Ez/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 11 Oct 2024 | Episode 120: Jean | 00:58:25 | |
In this episode I speak with Dr Jean Carruthers, a lecturer at the University of Newcastle who received her PhD in 2020 for her work on performance as a critical social work pedagogy. She has built on this to explore a range of creative methods in social work education and practice, with her current work focused on mental health and whether transformative wellbeing practices can be used to address gaps in the sector. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y-Y11XPu3pf4IFrDzhwcPwfvqrQoZF_mKaZkAyTRPVI/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 01 Apr 2022 | Episode 54: Taylah | 00:49:53 | |
In this episode I speak with Taylah, an early career social worker in Mental Health for the South Western Sydney Community. She studied a double degree of Social Work and Social Research and Policy majoring in Politics and International Relations while engaging in differing voluntary roles including the Youth Advisory Committee at headspace, engaged in advocacy work with Supporting Asylum Seekers Sydney, and was employed as an NDIS Support Worker in the Inner West. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b8K65K8_cSdQrIK3r0qOqHaaB0TfR4BhDrEMnhs-qA/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 25 Oct 2024 | Episode 121: Rey | 00:43:35 | |
In this episode I speak with Rey, an emerging social worker from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, dedicated to supporting families, children, and young people. She currently specialises in assisting families impacted by the criminal justice system and also serves as a casual university social work supervisor. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RTEirXjQIgNYsZLNSJS7nvp9XOzgGacbwJk0GaFGNx0/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 11 Jun 2021 | Episode 32: Madison | 00:43:53 | |
In this episode I speak with Madison, currently undertaking her third year of a Bachelor of Social Work at The University of Sydney. Madison works for an Employment Service Provider contracted by the Department of Human Services and has experience in aged care in-home support work under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, and disability support work with TAFE NSW. Her goal is to eventually work in migrant resettlement, or in a hospital. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CksghmlZeTiLMXLF8Qxa_UCHAjWb5Dzg-hgFU0P5jCk/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 05 Mar 2021 | Episode 25: Belinda & Robina | 01:03:36 | |
In this episode I have two guests joining me for the first time. I speak with Robina and Belinda about their work in the Disability and Sexual Violence Team at the NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence. This portfolio funding has come out of the Royal Commission into responses to abuse in institutionalised settings to improve responses to people with disability who have experienced sexual violence, as well as for children and young people who are using problematic and harmful sexualised behaviours. They have both had incredible careers demonstrating an ongoing commitment to furthering an intersectional understanding of structural and interpersonal forms of violence and inequalities while trying to cultivate reflective, trauma-informed and socially just responses in direct practice and advocacy. They believe providing education and training is a crucial part of social work practice, as well as social work clinicians being involved in lobbying for structural change. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: AASW Social Workers in Disability Practice Group - https://www.aasw.asn.au/new-south-wales/groups/swid Council for Intellectual Disability - https://cid.org.au/ New Street services - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/parvan/hsb/Pages/new-street-services.aspx NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) - http://www.ecav.health.nsw.gov.au/ NSW Service for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors - https://www.startts.org.au/ People with Disability Australia - https://pwd.org.au/ Royal Commission final report, understanding child sexual abuse in institutional contexts - https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/final-report Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability - https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/ United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities.html This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jhWFyMVZH1BucGSzyXpq-9zpqrjoZXaNSLw_FiT_x9c/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 27 Nov 2020 | Episode 18: Michelle | 00:48:35 | |
In this episode, Michelle and I discuss her extensive experience in the adult and youth homelessness services, family and domestic violence services, asylum seeker service and NSW Health. Michelle has provided care coordination and counselling with people experiencing substance use disorders, mental health, physical health and trauma histories. She uses a trauma-informed framework, strengths-based approach and anti-oppressive practice principles when working with clients. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: · Blue Knot - an organisation that provides supports individuals, provides training and guidelines for professionals working with people with complex trauma - https://www.blueknot.org.au/ · Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) was developed by Marsha Linehan for people with emotional dysregulation - https://behavioraltech.org/ · Motivational Interviewing as developed by clinical psychologists Miller and Rollnick to elicit change with clients in counselling - https://motivationalinterviewing.org/understanding-motivational-interviewing · Strengths-Based Practice - https://www.iriss.org.uk/resources/insights/strengths-based-approaches-working-individuals · Yfoundations, NSW Peak Body representing young people at risk and experiencing homelessness - http://yfoundations.org.au/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HrpfeQW9xhff1ValbDVj9JpbopY-0Nwe/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 09 Jun 2023 | Episode 85: Carolyn | 00:54:07 | |
In this episode I speak with Carolyn, who has worked in the trauma, child protection, domestic violence and mental health sectors in Australia and the UK. In addition to her Bachelor and Masters's degrees in Social Work, Carolyn has a Masters in Adult Education and is undertaking a Masters in Applied Neuroscience. She has published more than 20 peer reviewed articles in the areas of supervision, clinical practice and management and received a Creswick Fellowship in 2012 to study attachment theory and group supervision models at the Tavistock and Portman Clinic in London. Carolyn provides individual and group supervision to professionals in a range of fields and, is an article reviewer for a number of UK journals and provides training around topics such as Vicarious Trauma and Resilience, Leadership and Management, as well as Emotional Intelligence for a range of government and non-government organisations. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MlmSmlw8QmN3_7IaB2GuMvwWcH7pyC2B8QzCWX5y5-w/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 19 Jan 2024 | Episode 101: Jana | 00:47:05 | |
In this episode I speak with Jana, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over a decade of experience working as a practitioner and clinician within community-based and multidisciplinary services, working with individuals and families, providing 1:1 counselling and case management support, as well as offering mentoring and supervision to emerging and graduate social workers. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ahmdpZstPvDURxLd6TP8bD062XPR3arKU8cphU146k/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 22 Jul 2022 | Episode 62: Marie | 00:48:32 | |
In this episode I speak with Marie, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Family Therapist, presenter, podcaster, and trainer. Her focus is on supporting adults to have better relationships with the teens and young adults in their lives. She is committed to improving mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting prevention and early intervention in the field of mental health. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mkGcaHlVFC-310I0bJOL12l2D8wR8WC8meC2b1dSnw8/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 14 Oct 2022 | Episode 68: Emma | 01:10:37 | |
In this episode I speak with Emma, a social worker and youth worker who achieved accreditation as a Mental Health Social Worker while working at Headspace. Emma has expertise in a range of trauma informed therapeutic interventions including work with disordered eating associated with ADHD, the impact of CPTSD in ADHD, and the comorbidities of anxiety, depression and burnout. She has a passion for work in reframing and healing from shame associated with ADHD. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zB3xlRIbstNzaa0MPqqKqnHL5nArlxPYgY1aNFDdfJc/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | Episode 79: Michelle L | 00:54:40 | |
In this episode I speak with Michelle, whose interest and practice focus on attachment, groupwork, narrative therapy, Response Based Practice, systems, and intergenerational trauma. Her areas of specialty include LGBTQIA+, CALD, trauma and relationship counselling. She currently works in both private practice and in NGOs to provide therapy, consultations and training, and clinical supervision for social work/counselling students. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S7joGp_pVhKx4iAEM_vTNCPfRfqNzyQMYqp03mVrgzs/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 17 Feb 2023 | Episode 77: Claire M | 00:50:07 | |
In this episode I speak with Claire, a community based social worker with experience initially in mental health before moving into the field of criminal justice. She has predominantly provided long term case management and support for women as they transition from prison back into the community. Claire is a strong advocate for assisting people to develop pathways and identities outside of the criminal justice system to reduce the numbers of people, particularly First Nations peoples cycling in and out of our prisons. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wyYbF7lQtl8bZANVHBsRvBatDqO7V-mHnCbfqXpix1o/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 09 Jul 2021 | Episode 34: Eileen | 00:54:09 | |
In this episode, I speak with Eileen, a Senior Social Worker who started her career in child protection before transferring to health. She worked for 10 years in the spinal and rehabilitation field across acute, subacute and community areas and was a Social Work Team Leader at Royal North Shore Hospital Cancer Services Team working in medical oncology. Currently, she works as a Case Manager at The National Centre for Veterans’ Healthcare, an outpatient clinic at Concord Hospital. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jmNLBmdvrZgajyhr1wsyMLaPu6wPaHRWTc4L6JM7ELM/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 21 Jul 2023 | Episode 88: Kathryn | 00:51:54 | |
In this episode I speak with Kathryn, who has extensive experience in psychosocial disability and mental health through NDIS. She also has a degree in Film Studies and incorporates this in her private practice where she provides a niche therapy modality called Cinematherapy. Kathryn provides counselling through NDIS, mentoring, and mental health support for adult clients, their carers and families. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NBdcdFsgpuKc2Xa85bMHistQ-Mn9Asybni6jZsq1j_U/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 11 Nov 2022 | Episode 70: Gabbie | 00:49:00 | |
In this episode I speak with Gabbie, a final year Masters of Social Work student at Western Sydney University and works part time in community engagement with the peak body for mental health carers in NSW. Gabbie has recently returned from the United States after being selected as one of two Australian representatives to attend the International Summer of Social Work Conference hosted by the University of California, Los Angeles. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wgzcF4osU1tKA0zN4QmW01n_MPsahQaUEuup8ttwcv8/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 06 Dec 2024 | Episode 124: Jordan | 01:08:09 | |
In this episode I speak with Jordan, an accredited social worker and clinical supervisor. Jordan has worked in a variety of fields such as service coordination, aged care, mental health, drug and alcohol, and currently works within schools. Jordan is passionate about connecting with others and hearing their stories. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jPkeM-lMn08IsU3xHhybIt3HfbMibF4506iaC8LL8_o/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 15 Oct 2021 | Episode 41: Dalia | 00:54:24 | |
In this episode, I speak with Dalia, who has held diverse roles across both non-government and government sectors in all different capacities. Currently, Dalia is a Work Integrated Learning Officer at the University of NSW, identifying and assisting with student placements. She describes it as a privilege to be in these positions, working alongside people with the same values and commitment to equity and social justice, and to witness the resilience and strengths of those she has supported along the way. Dalia hopes her contribution has made a difference in some way and loves the broadness that social work offers. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gt73CMSOak7PI8DWRIlzZXuTsKsBGv5gmSGMRjT9_JI/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 10 Jul 2020 | Episode 7: Sophie | 01:30:53 | |
In this episode, Sophie and I discuss her work in triage and crisis response, risk assessment, safety planning and coordination of forensic medical and general medical responses to adults and children impacted by sexual assault. Over the years Sophie has developed a non-clinical portfolio in professional education and training in the violence abuse and neglect space and has recently completed quality improvement projects around improving clinical responses to adults abused as children and streamlining interagency pathways to the recent expansion of joint referral unit criteria for child sexual assault matters. A glossary of terms from Sophie’s discussion can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wZ55p-WjRoqpyrrNGxHFSG1x2jiYetdC/view?usp=sharing Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Australian Childhood Foundation - https://www.childhood.org.au/ Gabor Maté and the Australian Childhood Trauma Conference - https://childtraumaconf.org/conference-2021/ Bruce Perry (researcher, clinician and teacher) - https://www.bdperry.com/ Mary Ainsworth & John Bowlby - attachment styles and assessment techniques - https://www.simplypsychology.org/mary-ainsworth.html Adverse Childhood Experiences Study - https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.html Roberts & Ottens - Seven stage crisis intervention model - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2005-14106-001 NSW Health - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/parvan/jirt/Pages/default.aspx ECAV - Education Centre against Violence - http://www.ecav.health.nsw.gov.au/ ANROWS - Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety - https://www.anrows.org.au/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hh_5_Mbtdm3eKbyjyweQYPZ2oCSqfqEI/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 12 Apr 2024 | Episode 107: Cass | 00:54:09 | |
In this episode I speak with Cass, a respectful child protection social worker and supervisor with a therapeutic mindset, committed to addressing social issues through innovative approaches and challenging injustices with kindness and empathy. Cass is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and advocacy for marginalised communities through systemic change. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yenw8UAoUc_iGd7KbqyMXOO9mAYgPCoSK02sakvUxlg/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | Episode 76: Cherie | 00:39:35 | |
In this episode I speak with Cherie, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who has over 15 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and adults primarily working in the field of trauma, focusing on sexual assault and domestic violence. In addition to her counselling role Cherie provides clinical supervision as well as mentoring, training and resources for social workers wanting to develop their own private practice. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gfrQ5kCz4Y7FY50-gj71UsHWjyyaXqIrcUqLZhzr3Vk/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 12 May 2023 | Episode 83: Stephanie M | 01:03:57 | |
In this episode I speak with Stephanie, who has worked in Canada supporting people with addiction and comorbidities, and now works on accreditation, social impact and organisational transformation. Stephanie is the quality and compliance manager at The Burdekin Association, where she manages a team of six specialists who work to amplify best practice for children and young people with trauma. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QlSMT6aqy6uIwJT76xr9HsyIEi5jddfomcHnahTu8rE/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 20 Jan 2023 | Episode 75: Peggy | 01:02:00 | |
In this episode I speak with Peggy, who completed her social work degree at the University of South Australia in 1994. She worked in NSW Health for over 27 years in a variety of social work and health manager roles. She is currently working for Queensland Health as a social worker in the Queensland Pelvic Mesh Service. She is passionate about supporting and developing social workers and encouraging them to look outside traditional social work roles for job opportunities. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LU23OwGC2KhnUh1HP_M5DjuhxmD-4_8z1Z0JbRwneOI/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 13 Nov 2020 | Episode 17: Maegan | 00:56:21 | |
In this episode, Maegan and I discuss her work as a perinatal social worker providing services to pregnant women receiving care through a general obstetrics clinic and a hospital Women and Newborn Drug and Alcohol Service. Maegan enrolled in a PhD at UWA in 2020 where she will use qualitative methods to conceptualise the phenomenon of hospital-based infant removals by child protection grounded in the perspectives of the practitioners involved. She has a strong interest in research which focuses on interdisciplinary knowing and practice that can be applied to improving outcomes for vulnerable and marginalised consumers of maternity health services. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: * The Patient Assisted Travel Scheme – http://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/index.php?id=pats * Ronald McDonald House Charities - https://www.rmhc.org.au/ * Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees - https://www.carad.org.au/ * Cancer Council WA palliative care information - https://www.cancerwa.asn.au/patients/coping-with-cancer/advanced-cancer/palliative-care/ * The Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne - https://www.thewomens.org.au/patients-visitors/covid-19-advice-and-updates/covid-19-advice-for-pregnant-women * AASW Health-Based Social Work - https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/8306 * Australian Department of Health, Family and Domestic Violence in Pregnancy - https://www.health.gov.au/resources/pregnancy-care-guidelines/part-e-social-and-emotional-screening/family-violence * Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety - https://www.anrows.org.au/ * USA National Association of Perinatal Social Workers - https://www.napsw.org/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xMpM1j0pgm7Eg-3EsXn02U-UqFaA-qxX/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 24 Jul 2020 | Episode 8: Astrid | 00:48:00 | |
In this episode, Astrid and I discuss her more than 31 years of experience predominantly working for the Commonwealth Department of Human Services including in 18 Centrelink offices both in Victoria and New South Wales. Astrid recounts her other roles within Centrelink such as Job Capacity Assessor and an eight-month stint as a Case Manager in the aftermath of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfire disaster. In addition to being a social worker, Astrid is also a rehabilitation counsellor and has a strong interest in assisting injured people to return to work. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Commonwealth Department of Human Services, encompassing Centrelink, Medicare and the Child Support Agency – https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ Commonwealth Department of Veterans’ Affairs – https://www.dva.gov.au/ Vocational rehabilitation (providers of occupational and workplace rehabilitation) – Rehabilitation counselling – https://www.asorc.org.au/aboutus/about-rehabilitation-counsellors 2009 Victorian Bushfires – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Saturday_bushfires Maslow’s hierarchy of needs – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs Rob Gordon, Psychologist (ABC 7.30 Report) – https://www.abc.net.au/7.30/trauma-for-bushfire-survivors-can-last-a-very-long/11698456 Apartheid in South Africa – https://www.history.com/topics/africa/apartheid Australian Association of Social Workers – https://www.aasw.asn.au/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HdJsmFzXbhM98TNNglBFfXoHi0SkYt9I/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 29 Apr 2022 | Episode 56: Dani | 01:03:55 | |
In this episode I speak with Dani, a social worker who thrives on diversity and challenge and has as such worked in a variety of roles; including counsellor, mentor, trainer, clinical supervisor, manager, and leader. Dani has a particular interest in supporting women with ADHD and reducing the incidence of missed diagnosis, and misdiagnosis. She advocates moving away from disordered and disabling labels (insisting that ADHD needs a rebrand), and incorporates a strengths-based approach as a guiding perspective to understanding neurodivergence. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: The Divergent Edge contacts:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JnrxoKrU0hsxBIgr06RoOrjedz3iRfVvMaCbjND1LzI/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 21 Aug 2020 | Episode 10: Scott | 00:45:50 | |
In this episode, Scott and I discuss his career change from cabinet making, hospitality and pastoral work with young people to finding an innovative approach to social work through development of the Australian Social Work in Schools program. Scott is now the social work in schools project officer focusing on building and maintaining partnerships with schools and developing resources. He also teaches a number of mental health units at the University of New England translating his skills and experience across social work, pharmacy, nursing, and sports and fitness psychology. He is also a supervisor of social work students on placement. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/134fFhS8deUxt17Bv0rXGx205mltLmEsX/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 22 Dec 2023 | Episode 99: Shahil | 01:16:34 | |
In this episode I speak with Shahil, who has worked across the areas of youth homelessness, disability and suicide prevention and aftercare and now works in policy, advocacy and social campaigning. Shahil believes in social justice and advocating for the rights of people experiencing challenges in life, finding that focusing on intervention at a micro-level is just as critical as issues on a macro-level. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b8BZUR0bJNX2tVFANm8JV9DpT5oFb46l9W-VcLQdPig/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 04 Sep 2020 | Episode 12: Laura | 01:03:20 | |
In this episode, Laura and I discuss her experience in direct practice supporting women, men, children and families impacted by human trafficking and modern slavery, individuals seeking asylum, and women experiencing gender-based violence. Laura now works as the Head of Social Policy at Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand, leading the development of social policy and advocacy shaping responses to key issues which impact the safety and well-being of women, children and families. We also discuss her current PhD in criminology exploring the experiences of young women facing forced marriage. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: COVID-19 x Modern Slavery As the pandemic wreaks havoc on supply chains, are companies losing sight of their social responsibility? Marie Segrave and Dayna Simpson: Monash University - https://lens.monash.edu/@politics-society/2020/06/22/1380682/modern-slavery-post-covid-19-are-companies-losing-sight-of-their-corporate-social-responsibility PhD Research: Exploring young women’s experiences of forced marriage in Australia Actively recruiting participants - for more information visit - https://www.forcedmarriageresearch.com/ Good Shepherd: · Social Policy Work - https://goodshep.org.au/policy-research/ · Policy work on forced marriage Churchill Fellowship: · Laura’s Report: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/fellow/?id=PR0014259 · More information on the Fellowship: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/become-a-fellow/ · The Social Work Community of Practice: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/news_item/a-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts/ Social work and social policy readings · The Social Worker’s Role in Social Policy: Arthur Katz · Social Work and the Making of Social Policy: Ute Klammer, Simone Lieber, Sigrid Leitner · Social Workers Affecting Social Policy: An International Perspective: Nigel Hall Practical Toolbox: tools for social policy and advocacy This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s7qZkukjopDDJF_NFXI8Lf_brloIH_kH/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 29 Oct 2021 | Episode 42: Shaun | 00:53:33 | |
In this episode, I speak with Shaun, a psychotherapist, community development practitioner and mental health researcher with experience in complex emergency settings. His work over the last 20 years has spanned across the United Nations, Government, University, NGO sectors and he is currently a Team Leader at the NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors in Sydney, Australia. Prior to working with STARTTS, Shaun served internationally with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in conflict and post-conflict areas. Shaun holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master's in Social Work and has further Postgraduate degrees in Peace Studies and Development Studies. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1otqhAWaf2h0ZNwsb4US-u7PRPNiUs7abOXkbrH3j_0k/edit?usp=sharing This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vtGbWevG5bMdH_NWEcm6vYA6RsnEoqI9Y2ylxKltt2w/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 10 Dec 2021 | Episode 45: Candice & Arlyn (1) | 00:50:47 | |
In this episode I speak with Candice and Arlyn, who run the Sexuality Service at Royal Rehab, providing personalised support including one-on-one and couples counselling, and educational courses to empower people with illness, injury or disability, their family and carers as well as professionals assisting them to create a meaningful, pleasurable, and rewarding sex life. This is episode one in a two-part series. The first episode will focus on Candice and Arlyn’s professional backgrounds in social work and nursing and their further training to become psychosexual therapists, with the second episode going more into the practicalities of running such a service. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qSrR68yrEB5r7prxn2gFUKoOlBi7q9Vbj7qqQcGqho4/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 03 Jan 2025 | Episode 126: Loren | 00:54:46 | |
In this episode I speak with Loren, who has predominantly worked within the domestic, family and sexual violence sector. Loren discusses how her career has intersected with other disciplines along the way and how these experiences have shaped how she practices as a social worker. Loren currently works as Senior Practitioner supervising an interstate team supporting victim-survivors of financial abuse with coaching. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13olBfUXrECy1kLoCGj5lhkC50Tp8gS8tKkF-8O6ck0w/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 30 Sep 2022 | Episode 67: Jazmin | 00:56:36 | |
In this episode I speak with Jazmin, who came to social work after completing diplomas in community service and community development and is passionate about working with children and adolescents with co-occurring disability and mental health issues. She has worked for a public housing agency managing intake and existing tenancies as well as an intake role in Child Protection, supporting some of the unborn notifications outreach visits. Jazmin currently works in primary and secondary schools while completing a Graduate Certificate in Autism and a Master in Mental Health. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rqmI4mA5ud9XuPV9xrN9Iuz3v0aQoKFAexJHygPwh7w/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 07 Jan 2022 | Episode 48: Haylee | 00:54:09 | |
In this episode I speak with Haylee, an early career social worker who graduated from UNSW with a double degree in social work and criminology. Haylee has spent most of her career working with survivors of sexual assault for both NSW Health and a non-government organisation. In 2021 Haylee made the move to ward-based social work in a metropolitan hospital which has seen her working in the COVID ICU. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZ8vObubfPtbSD6AqXa1hiaV143L5OLKL2fTsW9J5Ng/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 05 Jul 2024 | Episode 113: Sinnead | 00:44:20 | |
In this episode I speak with Sinnead who works with individuals in a Student Wellbeing team in a University setting, supporting students who are impacted by challenges that affect their studies. Sinnead also has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in both disability and mental health, family intervention and domestic violence. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K5hwBkOtoQrjx7b8v4NMCG-pyl42yOPArmTuxozOrrc/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 09 Dec 2022 | Episode 72: Lucinda | 00:45:32 | |
In this episode I speak with Lucinda, a Clinical Social Worker, Supervisor and Manager with 15+ years of varied experiences in the child, youth, family, community development and mental health sectors. She has a passion for early intervention and prevention, young people, leadership and wellbeing for practitioners. She has a vast array of experience in working with individuals and groups in community and clinical mental health settings. She is motivated to lead teams of allied health practitioners and students, and to support and empower staff in working together to grow to their full potential whilst sustaining their wellbeing. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfdwGGvzJuYgENYlp4_6EwZtO-IpOkaSVfwfhbNmdd8/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 10 Jun 2022 | Episode 59: Mohammad | 01:04:43 | |
In this episode I speak with Mohammad, a Bangladeshi Australian who is passionate about and committed to working with people with disability and mental health concerns, aiming to ensure social justice and human rights in all aspect of a person's life. Currently Mohammad works as a Support Coordinator for the Department of Human Services, helping to provide information, support and advocacy for people to access the NDIS. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lzUHv-Y9V-NlQuhPBLAVpvxEAs_K7WNJCfk2KEjg9oM/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 24 May 2024 | Episode 110: Su | 00:42:36 | |
In this episode I speak with Su, a care manager at The CareSide, assisting and manage clients in accessing support through their home care packages. Originally from Shanghai, Su spent three years as a corporate banker before moving to Adelaide to complete her Master's degree at Flinders University in 2019, chasing her desire to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through social work. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CTrdY18zbBAKC2Dq9fmOSNWVfzhiUQq93mDO198OP4s/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 14 Apr 2023 | Episode 81: Alex | 00:57:02 | |
In this episode I speak with Alex, the owner of Mindful Recovery Services, a private practice providing psychological treatment and support for adolescents and adults. Alex is passionate about dispelling myths about mental illness and is highly skilled in dialectical behavioural therapy. She is an experienced public speaker and provides consultation to other professionals on managing difficult behaviours in teens. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iQpjJWrfckSIqb4P2H97YQykQirSXOaCbRSI5vTxAbQ/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 20 Aug 2021 | Episode 37: Stephanie | 00:37:27 | |
In this episode, I speak with Stephanie who has worked as a clinical social worker in both the homelessness and drug and alcohol sectors over the last 10 years. During this period she has developed a strong interest in challenging systemic and structural barriers, identifying solutions, and championing diversity. She completed a Masters of Public and Social Policy in 2020 and currently holds the role of Homelessness Health Program Manager for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1awBSlOIPiv7VDTwots_0YpKRc9zLsdhH0mKjT7ny0ko/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 26 Jun 2020 | Episode 6: Rosanna | 00:59:42 | |
In this episode, Rosanna and I discuss her work experience in the disability, health and welfare sectors with a strong commitment in human rights, and current position as a Coordinator at Lifetime Care and Support at icare. She has worked in a number of agencies providing either direct client work (for Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney), adult guardianship (for the Office of the Public Guardian), disability-related advice (for the NSW Trustee and Guardian), and as a branch manager (for the NSW Home Care Service). Rosanna enjoys working closely with people with a disability who have high support needs and their families, allied health and medical professionals, government and non-government organisations, legal professionals, peak organisations and service providers. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Royal Rehab Sydney – https://www.royalrehab.com.au/ Lifetime Care & Support program, icare – https://www.icare.nsw.gov.au/injured-or-ill-people/motor-accident-injuries/who-we-care-for NSW Trustee & Guardian – https://www.tag.nsw.gov.au/ Australian Unity (formerly Home Care Service of NSW) – https://www.australianunity.com.au/assisted-living/whats-on/resources/home-care-NSW Office of the Public Guardian – https://www.publicguardian.justice.nsw.gov.au/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MvAUXStLt-OuaRfSBoTBYLOtp6_Saxxr/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 30 Apr 2021 | Episode 29: Lucia | 00:49:26 | |
In this episode I speak with Lucia, a social worker and rehab case manager, specialising in acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, and mental health. Lucia worked for many years in the disability and social services in England and Spain before arriving in Australia in 2012 and commencing work as a Case Manager. She provides a person-centred approach to assist individuals to achieve their goals, and enable them to live independently in the community whilst adjusting to their new circumstances. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AkxHx1il6f_sm3eKPg-JMVikLic9vbMNFAHTM7Wmvds/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 18 Mar 2022 | Episode 53: Anna | 00:35:17 | |
In this episode I speak with Anna, a social worker who is passionate about women and children's rights, reducing inequality and empowering our most vulnerable populations. She is a recent graduate and holds a Masters in Social Work (Qualifying) and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Sociology. Upon graduating from social work last year, Anna began working as a graduate management consultant at KPMG Australia in their Health, Ageing and Human Services sector. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rD1qjPN11HfYicTTv4x6m61GGemjZtc-2t6d17U64I8/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 02 Apr 2021 | Episode 27: Jon | 00:52:25 | |
In this episode I speak with Jon, whose life has been dedicated to living and serving amongst Australia’s most disadvantaged. His work has seen him sharing his home with people seeking asylum, refugees, people in recovery, and ex-prisoners. Born in Malaysia and migrating to Australia in the 1970s, Jon’s life is testament to the power of hospitality. Jon heads up Wayside Chapel and continues Wayside’s mission of creating community with no “us and them”. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C5TfcyxHkMRODKvdi0Bco4aAWMrFYA2IPjHGz0k0j1o/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 17 Jan 2025 | Episode 127: Kimberly | 00:47:13 | |
In this episode I speak with Kimberly, who has 25 years of practice experience working alongside individuals, families and communities, responding to interpersonal, institutional, and colonial violence. She teaches in various universities nationally and internationally and provides supervision to social workers and therapists. Kimberly lives and works on Yuin country and identifies as a non-Aboriginal settler migrant with white privileges and indigenous ancestry from Mexico. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: AbSec - https://absec.org.au/ Kimberly’s article: Restoring children from out-of-home care: insights from an Aboriginal-led community forum - https://research.monash.edu/en/publications/restoring-children-from-out-of-home-care-insights-from-an-aborigi UNSW’s Bring Them Home, Keep Them Home - https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2022/10/bring-them-home--keep-them-home--reunifying-aboriginal-families The Moogai film - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-30/the-moogai-aboriginal-horror-movie-jon-bell-shari-sebbens/100178202 The Last Daughter film - https://thelastdaughter.com.au/ After the Apology film - https://aftertheapology.com/ Power series on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81416254 The upEND podcast - https://upendmovement.org/podcast/ Centre for Response-Based Practice - https://www.responsebasedpractice.com/ Cathy Richardson’s substack - https://catherinerichardson.substack.com/ Vikki Reynolds - https://vikkireynolds.ca/ Discourse Analysis and Psychotherapy article - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256437848_Discourse_analysis_and_psychotherapy_A_critical_review Insight Exchange - https://www.insightexchange.net/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LHVWdaPKN3I9K0uU25gTJRgW60rCAVUSRd9rUhR7whw/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 03 Sep 2021 | Episode 38: Lauren | 00:44:48 | |
In this episode I speak with Lauren who has had over 10 years experience in social work with a diverse career history, including working in remote Aboriginal communities, and in one of Australia's largest children's hospitals. Currently she practices as a school counsellor in Western Sydney. Lauren has a lifelong interest in social justice and advocacy which has led her to an interesting personal and professional life. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-KholkYHNdFqm2q4QtiVj0P0w74G9MJ0Wg9DPDPnP6g/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 29 Sep 2023 | Episode 93: Kristen | 00:48:18 | |
In this episode I speak with Kristen, a passionate early career practitioner in the children, young persons and families space who in her spare time is also continuing her professional development by completing a Master’s of Social Work. Kristen uses relationship-based practice to work alongside young parents in supporting them to improve child developmental outcomes, breaking the cycle of generational disadvantage, and to empower them to realise their parental strengths. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/118sNDGkeExij9ilP_ewZEMwWop8v_a4X5gyFwoWa474/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 02 Sep 2022 | Episode 65: Nicoletta | 00:54:40 | |
In this episode I speak with Nicoletta, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Studies, a Certificate IV in Mental Health, and a Masters Degree in Social Work. Nicoletta currently works as a Recovery Case Worker at Mission Australia, in the area of adult mental health recovery. She is also an Academic tutor at Western Sydney University, teaching the Masters of Social Work and other related social work courses. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bkTgZ9GAn8PsXXJhm7BBjO7efKTCceZDXTv-SVJFPbU/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 13 May 2022 | Episode 57: Alyssa | 00:45:49 | |
In this episode I speak with Alyssa, a social worker turned program development & grant writing consultant. She has over 7 years’ experience supporting the delivery of community-based programs and is incredibly passionate about achieving measurable outcomes. Currently Alyssa is in the process of establishing her own business, supporting NGOs and community-minded organisations to develop, fund and deliver impactful projects. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Clksjs5Ggd8PwFvs1jWnutnYAiXx6Ssr_UsEPRa-fms/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 08 Nov 2024 | Episode 122: Lisa | 01:05:01 | |
In this episode I speak with Lisa, an accredited mental health social worker, psychotherapist, and author of Finding My Invisible Sun: Overcoming Trauma. Lisa has lived experience of trauma, mental illness and institutionalised discrimination and has practised therapy for a combined 15 years within a domestic and family violence prevention service and then as an accredited mental health social worker. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tDX4X9nDpOkKhOf8gVPdcU5rPElTM1p36wnp7IR3iDk/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 08 Jul 2022 | Episode 61: Jerome | 00:46:27 | |
In this episode I speak with Jerome, who has worked in Sydney’s mental health inpatient units and in community mental health. Jerome is currently Senior Social Worker at the Forensic Hospital, a high secure mental health facility on the Long Bay Correctional Centre campus. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqyLYYbH8wwU1Cezt-xU4M2oOUrURBERwVABZuBW7Pc/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 02 Aug 2024 | Episode 115: Brooke | 01:09:07 | |
In this episode I speak with Brooke, a senior psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker specialising in trauma and attachment, child and youth mental health, perinatal mental health and family therapy. Brooke believes strongly in the healing power of nature and animals, and uses these principles as Director of a clinic near Brisbane offering Equine Facilitated Therapy, working from a body based trauma informed perspective. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RPy4sMMYDublukBAxmddHY1eXWeXxJuPpREnfpOCKwc/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 04 Mar 2022 | Episode 52: Mark | 01:05:48 | |
In this episode I speak with Mark, a social worker from Canada who has worked in the mental health space for the last 10 years in a range of roles including case management, clinical NDIS work, leadership roles as a team leader and program manager, and now owner of a private practice Clarity Therapy. Mark's practice incorporates CBT, ACT, and DBT principles mixed with some eco therapy, and Mark works mainly with youth and young adults. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MBw9p9hERPZdO8i6p52Vm5WhJ1CBbT4KJ_5PrMqO2Gs/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | Episode 80: Erin | 00:44:24 | |
In this episode I speak with Erin, a senior social worker with over 20 years of experience working in mental health and rehabilitation services in Sydney, Brisbane and London. After spending the first 15 years of her career working in the field of child and adolescent mental health and paediatric rehab, Erin began working in adult neurological rehabilitation. She has recently commenced an exciting new role at Care Rehab, a service which provides specialist social work and psychosexual therapy services. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wAi90lI5D0YZ8_ppIcVHL3tJshg4_kn9MaDYIgLZsdQ/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 01 Oct 2021 | Episode 40: Tony | 01:03:24 | |
In this episode I speak with Tony, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and founder of the Child Protection Party, which came about due to his commitment to working with families who have had their children removed. Tony has worked in generalist and gambling rehabilitation counselling services, was a founding member of the Confronting Violence and Abuse Group which provided a team of group facilitators to work with men who have been violent and abusive. Tony also worked as a facilitator with the Northern Violence and Intervention Program, has presented the “What to do about anger” program at Relationships Australia, and has written many programs including, Moving On from Separation and Divorce, Step-parenting, Raising Boys, How to Handle Anxiety and Stress, the Game Perspective, Workplace Bullying. He has had an article published in the AASW Social Work Journal entitled, “The Reverse Role Play – An innovative way to work with violent men”. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QLlDKbhoAg5spilzdn9DDF21_vcjN_63CZwHbs2h_ow/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 25 Dec 2020 | Episode 20: Candice | 00:56:04 | |
In this episode, Candice and I discuss her passion for ongoing learning and improving outcomes and opportunities for people living with a disability. Candice is the Professional Leader of Social Work at Royal Rehab and their inaugural sexuality services Team Leader. In addition to her Social Work Bachelor’s degree, Candice has completed a Master's in Public Health and post graduate studies in Sexual Health and Reproduction, specifically psychosexual therapy. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: · Shane Clifton’s memoir ‘Husbands Should Not Break’ - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26763199-husbands-should-not-break · Leigh Sales’ ‘Any Ordinary Day’ - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/any-ordinary-day-9781760893637 · Sam Bloom’s ‘Heartache & Birdsong’ - http://www.penguinbloom.com · Alex McKinnon’s ‘Unbroken’ - https://www.betterreading.com.au/book/unbroken/ · Mount Sinai Enhancement of Social Work Leadership Program - https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/11806 · Royal Rehab, Sydney - https://royalrehab.com.au · Strength2Strength program, Royal Rehab - https://royalrehab.com.au/event/strength2strength-program-for-brain-injury-2 · Candice’s ResearchGate page - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Candice_Care-Unger This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MsomIrPvI5G0O66HS7h-REkv0AOnKA3M/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 04 Feb 2022 | Episode 50: Richa | 01:00:18 | |
In this episode I speak with Richa, who came to Australia as an International Student in 2017 and completed a Masters of Social Work (Qualifying) from Western Sydney University in 2019. After completing her final social work placement, Richa began working at Settlement Services International as a Community Hub leader. She moved into the NSW Department of Education as a Community Liaison Officer in Westmead Public School, working with newly arrived culturally and linguistically diverse families to adjust to a new country through a wide range of programs. She provides casual tutoring at Western Sydney University and supervises social work students during their placements as well. Currently Richa works at Feros Care as a Community Development Coordinator leading community capacity building projects in partnership with local stakeholders, NDIS, and people with disabilities. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rNhTb55EslR5VveRp0BaziN6coojfVxTJ_JQII1KciM/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 18 Apr 2020 | Episode 1: Damien | 00:42:07 | |
In this episode, Damien and I talk about the importance of reflection in Social Work practice and his experience leading a multifunctional team to support people severely injured in motor vehicle accidents. We discuss clinical supervision and reflective practice and resources he draws on in the course of his work. We also touch on the positive moves within some government departments to bring new life, experience and enthusiasm to our roles and organisation culture, and how this can support him to develop creative solutions to address barriers for people with a disability. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: NSW Department of Communities and Justice – made up of the former Departments of Family and Community Services (FACS) and Justice from July 2019. Until 2011 FACS was called the Department of Community Services (DoCS) - https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/ icare - https://www.icare.nsw.gov.au/ National Disability Insurance Scheme - https://www.ndis.gov.au/ United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities.html Australian Human Rights Commission and the UNCRPD - https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/united-nations-convention-rights-persons-disabilities-uncrpd United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - https://www.ohchr.org/en/professionalinterest/pages/crc.aspx Australian Human Rights Commission and the UNCRC - https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/education/what-are-childrens-rights This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nr84l3UQBDL8DvjmeEcPeqUSyJw2pe2n | |||
| 29 May 2020 | Episode 4: Chad | 01:17:18 | |
In this episode, Chad and I discuss his background in forensic social work, how his strong value base and overcoming Stage IV cancer have led him to develop his own practice to support cancer survivors and those experiencing mental illness and addiction and founding a tech company with a mobile application assisting patients with scheduling, encouraging self-care and reflection and to legitimise medical cannabis as part of a holistic approach to their healthcare. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Chad’s web site - cwcounselling.com.au Chad’s Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn - Chad Walkaden OnTracka app - www.ontracka.com This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pAG6Vj_F10nIrQfXppEDghUEWzVXy997/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 05 Aug 2022 | Episode 63: Emily | 00:49:42 | |
In this episode I speak with Emily, an early career social worker who after getting a job at The Fact Tree Youth Service following her first social work placement, completing her second placement at a private hospital in Lismore, and a stint as a MERIT Clinician, Emily is currently working as a caseworker at Phoenix House Youth Services in Crows Nest. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kNJO8aUwo0bu7Jki6MoU79PLWpYPqd4sTXEkHNGLR4/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 05 Jan 2024 | Episode 100: Who Left Us Unsupervised? | 01:35:12 | |
Hi and welcome to Social Work Spotlight, where I showcase different areas of the profession each episode. I’m your host, Yasmine McKee-Wright, and for the 100th episode of Social Work Spotlight I’ve invited five previous guests to return to the podcast who were all very early on in their careers when we previously met, to let us know what they’ve been up to, where they are working now, and how they have developed personally and professionally. Join me for this very special milestone celebration as I speak again with Anna, Emily, Haylee, Kate and Maddy. This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VQMGB2wECxE8h6wNvrMDtZHqPZwG6mqulcJBukceRWU/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 18 Sep 2020 | Episode 13: Sarah W | 00:55:57 | |
In this episode, Sarah and I discuss her interest in grief and emotional health, helping people to feel safe and supported when faced with life’s challenges. She has published widely on the topic of hope and ambiguous loss for families of missing people and has taught in the disability space, with a research interest in missing persons, mental health and disability. In addition to her research and academic roles, Sarah offers professional supervision, training and coaching. Sarah has worked as a trauma counsellor and manager of state-wide counselling services, and received her PhD, along with the Chancellors Medal, in 2015 from the University of New England. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: · Sarah’s survey looking at the experiences of missing people who have returned - https://sydneyhealthsciences.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Cdb1IASn1NWPGd · Didi Hirsch mental health services - https://didihirsch.org/ · ECLIPSE support group for suicide attempt survivors - https://www.lifelinemacarthur.org.au/suicide-prevention · Sarah’s speaker’s reel (links to videos) - http://sarahwayland.com.au/speakers-reel-sarah-wayland/ · Winston Churchill Trust - https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/ · Sarah’s ResearchGate page with links to research and resources - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarah_Wayland2 This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R5ceAPfFIBiSBXZF5yWYVDxFRy9Kixyo/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 05 Feb 2021 | Episode 23: Vanessa | 00:43:20 | |
In this episode I speak with Vanessa, who works for The Blue Knot Foundation’s National Counselling & Referral Service supporting The Disability Royal Commission & COVID19 Disability Information Support Line. Vanessa has practised as a social worker in the disability, employment, aged care and organisational psychology fields, as well as for Centrelink offices in Darwin and Alice Springs, which serve a largely Indigenous population. Due to her strong interest in policy practice, analysis, writing and research, she was also previously a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers' National Social Policy Committee, and has more recently engaged in a number of advocacy activities in the sexual assault field. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KJ85IUELJByGVH3Y5NXnajkbvFsRWc0DdYDHfcmF2sE/edit?usp=sharing This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19-p5FH_z91UoDm3_kVIe2B1aBKmdf4UDrbUsukplxZc/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 28 Oct 2022 | Episode 69: Zen | 00:47:56 | |
In this episode I speak with Zen, a qualified Counsellor and Mental Health Social Worker with a strong passion for providing high-quality counselling and support,, experienced working with adults, adolescents, and couples, in tertiary education, non-government and community health settings. Zen’s areas of interest include supporting Individuals with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, substance abuse, grief and loss, and workplace conflict. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-X-FAWljXCMSBsz9WKW0r8PBVKHVFkKL84Xrn6hv2cQ/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 16 Oct 2020 | Episode 15: Kate | 00:51:57 | |
In this episode, Kate and I talk about the appeal of social work to her for its social justice and advocacy principles, and her broad interests ranging from gender studies and feminism, the intersection of culture and mental health, narrative therapy, and suicide prevention. Kate plans on becoming an accredited mental health social worker in the future as well as dipping her toe into social policy and research. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: · Mental Health Tribunal for Community Treatment orders (CTO) - https://mhrt.nsw.gov.au/the-tribunal/ · NSW 2007 Mental Health Act - https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2007-008 · AASW information regarding Accredited Mental Health social work - https://www.aasw.asn.au/information-for-the-community/mental-health-social-workers · Reading about challenging the medical model/DSM - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qmK0rza1RQlvuhZXSyiqiGgZloqmHBbp/view?usp=sharing · Article about the importance of Aboriginal worldviews in mental health practice, consideration of cultural connection and connection to land for Aboriginal people's mental health and wellbeing - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i26uvlkSHSMKKCG9xlw90N8eK2Gf4Fcp/view?usp=sharing · Sydney Social Work Community - https://www.sydneyswc.com/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F0nYuY8PuPCZfjW8k2Xsj0hIfM2_nTK0/view?usp=sharing | |||
| 08 Dec 2023 | Episode 98: Kristin | 00:41:23 | |
In this episode I speak with Kristin, a qualified social worker with 17 years of social work experience in youth justice, child protection and the family court. Kristin qualified in Australia but has lived and worked in the UK since 2012. Now alongside her social work role, Kristin supports other overseas social workers making the move to the UK. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u7bYp5MbCd-kf-uCG2kNPcfuJ2Dac0Jx-9oJUBSOapY/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| 06 Jan 2023 | Episode 74: Cathy O | 01:05:26 | |
In this episode I speak with Cathy who in over 25yrs as a social worker has worked in the community sector and multicultural aged care, in an acute teaching hospital in rehab and aged care, and has developed training tools and social work group supervision. Cathy has now returned to community social work in Northern Sydney for the Community Nursing program, visiting patients with chronic and complex issues. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:
This episode's transcript can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wMzkGX8GTQkKYxdXx6I_dt2WJUAu9TLIkKCGEXaL-tU/edit?usp=sharing | |||