In this episode I speak with Harveen, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who has worked as a mental health clinician in both public and private hospital settings with a passion for supporting individuals and groups across a range of mental health journeys and trajectories.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• NEAMI National - https://www.neaminational.org.au/

• St John of God Health Care - https://www.sjog.org.au/about-us

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zh0ug2rkebscBOWPMt5iAuhWp_mqWQQPX0ZSdeQ1-gw/edit?usp=sharing
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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:

• Yaleela’s business - http://yaleelatorrenssocialwork.com.au/

• Bindi Bennett’s publications - https://www.bindibennett.com/copy-of-resources

• Dr Bruce Perry - https://www.bdperry.com/

• Dr Dan Siegel - https://drdansiegel.com/

• Mental Health Academy - https://www.mentalhealthacademy.com.au/

• Mindsight Institute - https://mindsightinstitute.com/

• Lisa Sion - https://lisa-dion.com/

• Stan Grant’s IQ2 Debate speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEOssW1rw0I&ab_channel=TheEthicsCentre

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pRIC3EYIRcMq5TBhPjhAsLwXnqPTWmZmqMCUeriboGE/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Stef, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who works in private practice at Clarity Therapy in Gymea, Sydney. He has a background in child protection and Out of Home Care, and utilises an integrated therapeutic approach, drawing on evidence based modalities as well as social work theory, aiming for a holistic approach to improving mental health.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• The Ankali Project - https://thealbioncentre.org.au/ankali-project/

• Barnardos Australia - https://www.barnardos.org.au/

• Clarity Therapy - https://claritytherapy.com.au/

• Building Your Ideal Private Practice by Lynn Grodzki - https://www.wiley.com/en-au/Building+Your+Ideal+Private+Practice+A+Guide+for+Therapists+and+Other+Healing+Professionals-p-9780393709483

• PESI continuing education - www.pesi.com.au

• Ashton Hayes’ podcast Becoming an AMHSW - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/becoming-an-amhsw-the-podcast/id1642275191

• Interview with Brené Brown and Esther Perel on New AI (Artificial Intimacy) - https://brenebrown.com/podcast/new-ai-artificial-intimacy/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S3KYUnQrF4r4wr7DOw1CnCPY7njgtEbdBSKoSxvm5z4/edit?usp=sharing

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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In this episode, Renee and I discuss her role as a consultant and Therapeutic Life Story Work Practitioner. She has extensive casework specialist experience including with child protection and out of home care, and in executive roles for the Department of Family and Community Services. Renee is particularly passionate about working collaboratively and developing positive relationships with agencies and families to complete assessments of children in out of home care, and ways to support them in unpacking and responding to trauma.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

· Richard Rose: Child Trauma Intervention Services - https://www.childtraumaintervention.com/about-ctis/richard-rose/

· Kevin Campbell: family finding - http://www.familyfinding.org/

· NSW Department of Communities & Justice: out of home care - https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/families/out-of-home-care/about-out-of-home-care/care-types

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12nAItCtkj7bhY1z3552k-9XghR2URGfL/view?usp=sharing

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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

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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
https://goodshep.org.au/policy-research/forced-marriage-in-australia/

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
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/002087286100400201?journalCode=iswb

· Social Work and the Making of Social Policy: Ute Klammer, Simone Lieber, Sigrid Leitner
https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctvhktj6v

· Social Workers Affecting Social Policy: An International Perspective: Nigel Hall
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09503153.2015.1012398?journalCode=cpra20

Practical Toolbox: tools for social policy and advocacy
https://www.ourcommunity.com.au/advocacy/advocacy_article.jsp?articleId=2394

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s7qZkukjopDDJF_NFXI8Lf_brloIH_kH/view?usp=sharing

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In this episode, David and I discuss his commitment to working to create better lives for people on the move and the communities that host them. He is the co-founder of HOST International, established in 2016 and now operating in 5 countries in the Asia Pacific, and he is also running for the role of National President of the AASW this year. David has held Senior Executive roles in the refugee and settlement sector since 2011, prior to which he was a tertiary educator and vocational trainer and spent nearly a decade working as a qualified social worker where he specialised in helping young people and families to break generational cycles of disadvantage.

Learn more about David and his AASW National Presidency campaign:

* David’s campaign website with links to social media and info about work history and campaign issues - https://www.davidkeegan.online

* David’s LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-keegan/

Some links to information about working in the international migration space:

* A 30 min video presentation on David’s social entrepreneurial mindset model (Curiosity, Courage and Capability) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJy59gp4Rfs&feature=youtu.be

* A recent presentation at the IFSW conference on the practice approach David mentions in the interview regarding addressing the intersection between external stressors and internal capabilities - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJy59gp4Rfs&feature=youtu.be

* HOST International - www.hostinternational.org.au

* Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network - https://aprrn.info

* The latest news and information regarding international migration, human rights and refugees - https://www.refworld.org

* Australian Council for International Development - https://acfid.asn.au

* Refugee Council of Australia - https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au

* AASW Scope of Social Work Practice with Refugees and Asylum Seekers - https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/8529

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15DZzVUyjcgpRj0F6vn86R8YrfVn7Vxqa/view?usp=sharing

Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

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:

• UNE SWiS website - https://www.une.edu.au/about-une/faculty-of-medicine-and-health/school-of-health/social-work-in-schools-swis
• UNE SWiS Handbook - A Field Education Handbook for Social Work in School (SWiS) Placements. DOI 10.4226/95/5a027e2193330, Handle link https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/22093
• UNE SWiS Handbook - Planning and implementing a Social Work in Schools (SWiS) Placement. DOI 10.4226/95/5a0289e395033, Handle link https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/22094
• Doris Testa from Victoria University has many articles published - https://www.vu.edu.au/contact-us/doris-testa
• AASW School Social Work Scope of Practice document - https://www.aasw.asn.au/document/item/8308
• COVID-19 social work student resource repository - https://www.anzswwer.org/nfen/resource-repository/
• Resilience Project - https://theresilienceproject.com.au/
• Mandatory Reporter Guide for reporting suspected risk of significant harm for children and young people - https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/families/Protecting-kids/mandatory-reporters/what-when-to-report/chapters/mandatory-reporter-guide

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/134fFhS8deUxt17Bv0rXGx205mltLmEsX/view?usp=sharing

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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:

• Brené Brown’s conversations with Drs John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman on The Love Prescription - https://brenebrown.com/podcast/the-love-prescription-part-1-of-3/

• The Gottman Institute professional training - https://www.gottman.com/professionals/training/

• Esther Perel’s podcast ‘Where Should We Begin?’ - https://www.estherperel.com/podcast

• Social Worker in Private Practice podcast (Tammy Roche) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4vaR5Bgkh2oMeopl5U9ETD?si=fe544c2d2a3b46d4

• Dr Russ Harris’ workshop ACT Made Simple - https://www.actmindfully.com.au/product/act-made-simple/

• The Happiness Trap resources (Dr Russ Harris) - https://thehappinesstrap.com/free-resources/

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Basics and Beyond (Judith Beck) - https://www.cbtaustralia.com.au/shop/p/cognitive-therapy-basics-and-beyond-89ew4

• Mental Health Academy - https://www.mentalhealthacademy.com.au/

• SW Spotlight episode with Kristin (UK-based social worker) - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialworkspotlight/episodes/Episode-98-Kristin-e2c3iug

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cz0SlUcw01BGPKVqciaHdMR0NCudIvYjCMUb97iX4O8/edit?usp=sharing
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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

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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) –

https://www.arpa.org.au/

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

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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

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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

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In this episode, Barbara and I discuss her work initially as a high school music appreciation teacher and managing a second-hand bookshop, further strengthened her resolve to pursue a Social Work degree at UNSW. In the course of 15 years as a hospital Social Worker, she was an integral part of a respiratory ward team and worked in a psychiatric unit, before working as the sole Social Worker in an inner-city private hospital.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

Interview with Tony Vinson on reforms to corrective services policy and practice - https://www.what-makes-a-man.org.au/interviews/interview-highlights/prof-tony-vinson-free-download/

Julian Short, An Intelligent Life - https://anintelligentlife.com/

Irvin D Yalom, The Gift of Therapy - https://www.yalom.com/gift-of-therapy

Richard S Sharf, Theories of Psychotherapy & Counseling - https://cengage.com.au/product/title/theories-of-psychotherapy-counseling-concepts/isbn/9781305087323

Salvation Army slavery support services - https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/our-services/fighting-modern-slavery-exploitation/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AGijiNis8LgOrcrwWjlCxT9YIJWtm8Ev/view?usp=sharing

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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

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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

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In this episode, Dana and I discuss her experience working both in Australia and the USA in a variety of settings, but particularly her strong interest in rehabilitation medicine. We discuss her passion for supporting adjustment to disability and finding that new ‘normal’ with clients. We also touch on the role of case management in a hospital rehabilitation setting and the value and impact of social work in this context.

Links to resources and topics mentioned in this week’s episode: 

Guardian ad Litem - http://www.gal.justice.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Gal_what_is_gal.aspx 

icare - https://www.icare.nsw.gov.au/ 

National Disability Insurance Scheme - https://www.ndis.gov.au/ 

Centrelink and Medicare (Services Australia) - https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/contact-us 

Australian Association of Social Workers - https://www.aasw.asn.au/ 

National Association of Social Workers - https://www.socialworkers.org/ 

Podsocs - https://podsocs.com/ 

Agency for Clinical Innovation (rehabilitation resources) - https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/resources/rehabilitation

Synapse, Australia’s Brain Injury Organisation - https://synapse.org.au/ 

International Network of Social Work Acquired Brain Injury - https://www.inswabi.org/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13PXX_mOeA8xaXlQUJTGA44qAYwhpgvyh/view?usp=sharing

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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

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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.

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:

• Winangay resources for Aboriginal kids and families - https://www.winangay.com/resources

• Kevin Campbell’s Family Finding and Family Seeing - https://www.familyfinding.org/our-team & https://www.familyseeing.org/about

• The Last Daughter film - https://www.thelastdaughter.com.au/

• After the Apology film - https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/after-the-apology/1333274179947

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yenw8UAoUc_iGd7KbqyMXOO9mAYgPCoSK02sakvUxlg/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Dean, a dedicated and compassionate counsellor who specialises in client-centred therapies for both individuals and couples. Dean is a social worker with additional training in nursing, mental health and addiction, as well as being an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. Dean specialises in anxiety, depression and addiction, with a talent for helping clients quit smoking, drinking and other substances.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Open Arms veterans and families counselling service - https://www.openarms.gov.au/

• Lives Lived Well - https://www.liveslivedwell.org.au/

• Dean’s website - https://www.apollocounsellingservices.com.au/about

• Dean’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-bell-443531191

  
  

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QzarWfFdhWZCk3wagV_5r7dfCO1E2vKfXWjWOoQL-Gs/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Monique, a dynamic and innovative Social Worker specialising in disability social work under the NDIS funding system. Monique provides therapeutic and capacity building services to the neurodivergent community and professional supervision and training through her private practice "Our Future Focus" in Brisbane. Monique is a passionate clinical supervisor, trainer and avid encourager of social workers who want to learn more about effective and evidence based disability social work.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Monique’s business ‘Our Future Focus’ - https://ourfuturefocus.com.au/

• NDIS Social Workers Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1570529893102681

• Reframing Autism - https://reframingautism.org.au/

• Training with Monique Mitchelson - https://moniquemitchelson.com.au/373-2/

• Divergent Futures - https://www.divergentfutures.com/

• The Neurodivergent Woman podcast - https://moniquemitchelson.com.au/podcast/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kCgVaRE_D7PUOp97VcNjfI_dSimtXIDtbHNsG7SIZT0/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Victoria, a Social Worker and Peer Worker living and working on Stolen Kaurna Land in Adelaide, South Australia). As a recent Master’s of Social Work graduate she has been active in the Youth Mental Health sector, with a passion for working collaboratively with Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ people, and those with intersectional identities.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Youth Peer Work training - https://www.orygen.org.au/Training/Resources/General-resources/Toolkits/Youth-peer-work

• LELAN (SA Lived Experience Leadership & Advocacy Network) - https://www.lelan.org.au/ledge-intro-leadership-modules-home/

• So you want to talk about race? (book by Ijeoma Oluo)

• Pease, B. (2010). Undoing Privilege: Unearned Advantage in a Divided World. Zed Books.

• Bennett, B., & Green, S. (2019). Our voices: Aboriginal social work (Second edition)

• Building service capacity to work with LGBTIQ+ forcibly displaced people - https://fdpn.org.au/lgbtiq-settlement-training/

• LGBTIQA+ Multilingual Terminology, co-designed by multilingual LGBTQ+ people and linguists and translators - https://www.rainbowterminology.org/

• Stories untold podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/790pdThflCpxh2aF9TQl9O?si=FPGhmyttQtuRaHMklTHMeQ

• You Can’t Ask That (ABC TV documentary) - https://iview.abc.net.au/collection/979

• Race Matters - values and complexities of race, culture and identity - https://fbiradio.com/podcast/racematters/

• Elliot Page’s Gaycation TV documentary series - https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/gaycation/season-1

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1suElT4_FFinSGkGCflyoRSVxuF2indQ_2kaKCtLlN24/edit?usp=sharing
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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:

• Kate and Emma novel (Monica Dickens) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/kate-and-emma-9781448203109/

• Mindsight (Dr Dan Siegel) - https://drdansiegel.com/mindsight/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z5IlEDVdoDAxhIZDwZ3GUzT9-S8m_AxybrSiqvtgki8/edit?usp=sharing
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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:

• Michele’s Clinical Practice – www.sevahouse.com.au

• Michele’s EMDR Consultation Practice – www.emdrelational.com

• EMDR and Resource Therapy Training – www.sevatraining.com.au

• Gabor Maté – Authenticity vs Attachment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3bynimi8HQ & https://redefineschool.com/gabor-on-authenticity-attachment/

• Linda Thai’s training - https://collectivelyrooted.thinkific.com

• EMDR – Notice that Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/notice_that_podcast/

• Arnold Mindell - http://www.aamindell.net & https://online.processwork.edu

• Earth Based Psychology – book by Arnold Mindell

• Metaphysical Anatomy – book by Evette Rose

• Unlocking the Emotional Brain – book by Bruce Ecker

• Polyvagal Informed EMDR – book by Rebecca Kase

• Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense – book by Jan Winhall

• The Others Within Us – book by Robert Falconer

• Every Memory Deserves Respect EMDR – book by Michael Baldwin

• The Art and Science of EMDR – book by Rotem Brayer

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) 3rd Edition – book by Francine Shapiro

• Rivers Way – book by Arnold Mindell

• The Wisdom of your Dreams – book by Jeremy Taylor

• Our Polyvagal World – book by Stephen Porges

• Gabor Maté’s In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts - https://drgabormate.com/book/in-the-realm-of-hungry-ghosts/

• Social Work Spotlight podcast episode with Amy (Michele’s colleague at Seva house) - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/uRRwl1dVNFb

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R0vp9ui0legCso99FYpO3xJ9jreZ3_HcjMNYKPzmVX8/edit?usp=sharing
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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:

• Jana’s practice website - https://www.wusahcounselling.com/

• Hints for Healing (STARTTS) - https://www.hintsforhealing.startts.org.au/

• The Department film - https://thedepartmentfilm.com.au/

• Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ahmdpZstPvDURxLd6TP8bD062XPR3arKU8cphU146k/edit?usp=sharing
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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
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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:

• Nature Based Therapy - https://www.naturebasedtherapy.com.au/

• Outdoor Health Australia - https://www.outdoorhealth.org.au

• Children & Nature Network - https://www.childrenandnature.org

• Richard Louv’s ‘Last Child in the Woods’ - https://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/

• Richard Louv’s ‘Vitamin N’ - https://richardlouv.com/books/vitamin-n/

• Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass’ - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/braiding-sweetgrass-9780141991955

• Julie Baird’s ‘Phosphorescence’ - https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460710890/phosphorescence/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17hNP3_fXvgJ2cnUOuvISOkuqpJY6ufawgGk61m_vkvw/edit?usp=sharing
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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:

• Neutrality Project - https://neurality.world/

• Vinnies Successful Member Recruitment guide - https://mavs.vinnies.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Member-Recruitment-Guide_6-January-2021.pdf

• St Vincent de Paul Society web site - https://www.vinnies.org.au/

• St Vincent de Paul Society NSW LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vinniesnsw/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b8BZUR0bJNX2tVFANm8JV9DpT5oFb46l9W-VcLQdPig/edit?usp=sharing
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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:

• CoramBAAF - https://corambaaf.org.uk/

• The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) resources - https://new.basw.co.uk/policy-and-practice/resources

• Let’s Talk Social Work podcast (BASW) - https://new.basw.co.uk/training-cpd/lets-talk-social-work-podcast

• Kristin’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-mckenzie/

• Work and Life in the UK (Kristin’s blog) - https://ukworklife.com/

  
  

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u7bYp5MbCd-kf-uCG2kNPcfuJ2Dac0Jx-9oJUBSOapY/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Patricia. Born in Zambia, Patricia has qualifications in Social Work and Social Policy and her experience spans working in government and non-government organisations and co-authoring a chapter of a clinical handbook in adolescent medicine. Her experience as a mother of a child with a terminal illness inspired her to write a book, and she’s now working on a follow up novel.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Bwembya’s Mother (Patricia’s book) - https://www.amazon.com/Bwembyas-Mother-Patricia-Kasengele/dp/1922920258/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bwembya%27s+mother&qid=1696657257&sr=8-1

• Patricia’s interview on Insaka Talk Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0lUcUtArVw&ab_channel=InsakaTalkShow

• Clinical Handbook In Adolescent Medicine (Patricia’s co-authored resource) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Clinical-Handbook-Adolescent-Medicine-Professionals-ebook/dp/B00EAIE6EE

• Video resource featuring Patricia on supporting teenagers with chronic illness (adult health care overview) - https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/videos/transition-to-adult-health-care

• Video resource featuring Patricia on supporting teeangers with chronic illness (preparing for adult health care) - https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/videos/adult-health-care-preparing

• Palliative Care Australia ‘Journeys’ handbook - https://palliativecare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2015/04/Journeys-2010-Section-04.pdf

• Compassionate Friends ‘Focus’ Magazine - https://www.thecompassionatefriendsnsw.org.au/receive-our-magazine

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14memB6GrNutt3PDSKGaO_kN7zstTk8p0ioBWzk0IBRk/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Marie, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Couples and Family Therapist, presenter, podcaster, and trainer, renowned for her expertise in the field of mental health and wellbeing. With a focus on normalising discussions around mental health, Marie equips audiences with the knowledge and tools to nurture their own mental wellbeing, helping to break down stigma and empower individuals to speak openly and confidently about mental health.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Marie’s business, The Threapy Hub - https://thetherapyhub.com.au

• Marie’s website - https://marievakakis.com.au

• Marie’s Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis

• This Complex Life podcast - https://marievakakis.com.au/podcast/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j-wrrjj2DfuDwrP62mvVqTmMbthymnGWEhx4rL9rQsk/edit?usp=sharing
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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:

• Rhianna’s Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/rhiannakennedy/

• Coast Shelter - https://coastshelter.org.au/

• Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) - https://www.ris.org.in/

• Interplay Play Therapy Australia - https://interplaytherapy.com.au/

• Australian Childhood Foundation - https://www.childhood.org.au/

• Bruce Perry - https://www.bdperry.com/

• Tappy app - https://www.tappyhealth.com/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ha_mgQ2paix-BQRRp-99fKW-x6lbf-ESY5mqWjP8fY4/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Calum, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist, with 10 years of experience across specialist mental health services both in Australia and the UK. Calum also runs a small private practice, Stoa Therapy, and is undertaking further education in Family Therapy.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Calum’s private therapy practice, Stoa Therapy - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stoa-therapy

• Stoa Therapy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wearestoa/

• Headspace - https://headspace.org.au/

• NSW Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/services-camhs.aspx

• DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents (Rathus & Miller) - https://www.guilford.com/books/DBT-Skills-Manual-for-Adolescents/Rathus-Miller/9781462515356

• Growing Yourself Up (Jenny Brown) - https://exislepublishing.com/product/growing-2nd-edition/

• Family Evaluation (Kerr & Bowen) - https://murraybowenarchives.org/books/family-evaluation/

• The Bowen Center on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBowenCenter

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yNDpZ0bOnHxfv-EeKgASKmJCBz8eB-0DQ-RXgU7m9J8/edit?usp=sharing
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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:

• Circle of Security International (Early Intervention Program for Parents and Children) - https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/

• Australian Childhood Foundation - https://www.childhood.org.au/

• Raising Children Network - https://raisingchildren.net.au/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/118sNDGkeExij9ilP_ewZEMwWop8v_a4X5gyFwoWa474/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Dave, a senior social work clinician and supervisor in private practice. Dave works from a combined Schema Therapy and EMDR framework in order to meet the needs of his clients.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Schema Therapy Training Online - https://schematherapytrainingonline.com/

• EMDR Toolbox (James Knipe) - https://www.springerpub.com/emdr-toolbox-9780826172556.html

• Psychiatry and Psychotherapy podcast - https://www.psychiatrypodcast.com/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DUySRO9-jwPsdAH-Ed_WJ5d97t_3a7_sHMNzFrCWMIU/edit?usp=sharing
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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:

• Eileen’s business ‘Earlvention’ - https://www.earlvention.com.au/

• Safe and Equal, Melbourne - https://safeandequal.org.au/

• The National Association for Prevention of Child abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) - https://napcan.org.au/

• ANROWS research - https://www.anrows.org.au/

• Love Bites program - https://www.napcan.org.au/Programs/love-bites/

• It’s the Little Things Community - https://www.itsthelittlethingscommunity.org/

• Dr Fiona Buchanan - https://people.unisa.edu.au/fiona.buchanan

• Another Day in the Colony (Chelsea Watego) - https://www.uqp.com.au/books/another-day-in-the-colony

• How Many More Women? A discussion at UNSW’s Centre for Ideas with Jennifer Robinson and Keina Yoshida - https://www.centreforideas.com/article/how-many-more-women

• The Whole Story (Patrick Todmarsh) - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-whole-story-9781787334625

• In Control (Jane Monckton Smith) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/in-control-9781526613226/

• Safe Home (SBS short series) - https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/safe-home

• Victim/Suspect review in The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/may/20/netflix-documentary-victim-suspect-women-rape

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S2hKT-uJtuMjzgXZ2UrLU_ui57ruY_OEGhpmph_YEGk/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Kellie, a social worker with comprehensive working experience with Centrelink and Services Australia who has recently entered private practice to assist clients with their healing and recovery journey from trauma.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Power in Partnerships Network (PiPN) - https://www.socialworkacademy.com.au/pipn/pipn-promotion/

• Trauma Super Conference 2023 - https://spiritualgrowthevents.com/events/trauma-mind-body-superconference-2021/

• Gabor Maté - https://drgabormate.com/

• Stephen Porges - https://www.stephenporges.com/

• Anna Runkle’s The Crappy Childhood Fairy - https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/about/

• Trudy Scott’s presentation at the Trauma Super Conference titled “Neurotransmitter imbalances and high cortisol in PTSD” - https://www.consciouslife.com/conferences/tsc-3/sessions/neurotransmitter-imbalances-and-high-cortisol-in-ptsd-2

• The Melbourne Clinic - https://themelbourneclinic.com.au/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZGNBXeQohWtPnBtvDmWDuUrG1622Qa36M83lhVdQQA/edit?usp=sharing
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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:

• Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/braiding-sweetgrass-9780141991955

• Elliott Connie - https://elliottconnie.com/

• Dr Martha Beck - https://marthabeck.com

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CyT_08sMU-ORZatjHTjma1C5hKnh4Gnqh2RkHGhAxls/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Amy, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, EMDR accredited Consultant and Parts Work Practitioner who is an enthusiast in all things somatic and creative. Amy started her journey in child and family work but was able to experience a range of work within the education, homelessness, community health and tertiary education sector. Amy co-owns a private practice in the Hunter Valley with other like-minded professionals and hopes others have the support and courage to work towards their dream roles.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Bessel van der Kolk - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/

• Bruce Perry - https://www.bdperry.com/

• Oprah Winfrey and Bruce Perry in Conversation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUAL8RVvkyY&ab_channel=SXSWEDU

• Dr Gabor Maté - https://drgabormate.com/

• Gabor Maté interview on The Tim Ferriss Show - https://tim.blog/2022/09/07/dr-gabor-mate-myth-of-normal/

• The Joe Rogan Experience - https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk

• Every Memory Deserves Respect (Michael Baldwin and Deborah Korn) - https://www.everymemorydeservesrespect.com/

• Seva House - https://www.sevahouse.com.au/

• Amy’s business, Bridge Back EMDR and Consulting - https://www.bridgebackconsulting.com/

• Understanding EMDR podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/emdr-in-a-fish-bowl/id1680387875?i=1000611191438

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vJOhLZm1WIL4xbHucMeQ3TlHLHH5--Jvr3D2wb3VVVs/edit?usp=sharing
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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: 

• Refugee Alternatives Conference 2017 - https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/refugee-alternatives/2017-conference/

• Centre For Refugee Research (UNSW) - https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/keywords/centre-refugee-research

• Birgit Wolz and Cinema Therapy - https://www.cinematherapy.com/

• ACT Mindfully (workshops with Russ Harris) - https://www.actmindfully.com.au/

• Mental Health Academy - https://www.mentalhealthacademy.com.au/

• The Dulwich Centre - https://dulwichcentre.com.au/

• The Beck Institute (CBD training) - https://beckinstitute.org/

• NDIS psychosocial recovery coaching - https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/how-ndis-works/mental-health-and-ndis#psychosocial-recovery-coach

• The Gottman Institute - https://www.gottman.com/

• Esther Perel - https://www.estherperel.com/

• Jay Shetty - https://jayshetty.me/

• My Care Space - https://mycarespace.com.au/

• Karista - https://www.karista.com.au/

• Clickability - https://clickability.com.au/

• Ideas disability information - https://www.ideas.org.au/

• The Relationship School (Jayson Gaddis) - https://relationshipschool.com/

• Kathryn’s website (KG Creative Therapy) - https://www.kgcreativetherapy.com.au/

• Kathryn’s Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089115775176

• Kathryn’s Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/kgcreativetherapy/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NBdcdFsgpuKc2Xa85bMHistQ-Mn9Asybni6jZsq1j_U/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Troy, a Social Justice Advocate in Uniting’s advocacy team. He enjoys movies, asking people if he can pet their dog, American politics, saying unprompted that’s he going to join a sports team this year, social and economic justice, and adding to the pile of books on his bedside table that he never reads.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Roger Ebert - https://www.rogerebert.com/

• Breaking Grounds cafe opening article - https://breakthru.org.au/blog/breakthru-royal-rehab-open-fully-inclusive-cafe-breaking-grounds/

• Paulo Freire’s consciousness raising - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/social-reformation-consciousness-raising-theory-paulo-el-radi-ph-d-/

• The Fair Treatment campaign - https://www.fairtreatment.org/

• 107 Projects - https://107.org.au/

• Nana Miss Koori - https://www.facebook.com/grahamsimms1969/

• The Making of SQuAD - https://www.peerconnect.org.au/files/6815/6136/8307/The_Making_of_SQUAD.pdf

• Sydney Queer and Disability Group (SQuAD) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1700325056695955/

• The Transgender Issue (Shon Faye) - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-transgender-issue-9780141991801

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16-7oyBSLaoB8Szz0hyg8kEEB7EZmaSngB6f50MGcUtc/edit?usp=sharing
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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:

• Chantelle’s Instagram account ("The Assertive Social Worker") - https://www.instagram.com/theassertivesocialworker/?hl=en

• REACH wellbeing - https://www.reachwellbeing.com.au/

• Mindful Recovery Services - https://www.mindfulrecovery.com.au/

• Art and Play Therapy training - https://www.artandplaytherapytraining.com.au/art_and_play_therapy

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16jrk3ReZD0OQvcM_F1Lpl3mpNWhVk0KmUlSDlXBgAjw/edit?usp=sharing
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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: 

• The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust - https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/

• Daniel Goleman - https://www.danielgoleman.info/

• Paul Ekman - https://www.paulekman.com

• Concepts used by Paulo Freire - https://www.freire.org/concepts-used-by-paulo-freire

• Resisting burnout with justice-doing (Vikki Reynolds) - https://vikkireynoldsdotca.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/reynolds2011resistingburnoutwithjustice-doingdulwich.pdf

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MlmSmlw8QmN3_7IaB2GuMvwWcH7pyC2B8QzCWX5y5-w/edit?usp=sharing
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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: 

• Child FIRST Victoria - https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/child-first-and-family-services

• Dr Gabor Maté - https://drgabormate.com/

• PASDS program - https://providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/parenting-assessment-and-skill-development-service

• South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault - https://www.secasa.org.au/

• Sexual Offences and Child-abuse Investigation Team - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/sexual-offences

• Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault - https://www.easternhealth.org.au/services/item/174-eastern-centre-against-sexual-assault-ecasa

• Dr Bruce Perry - https://www.bdperry.com/

• Dr Stephen Porges - https://www.stephenporges.com/

• Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/

• Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain - https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/books/seven-and-a-half-lessons-about-the-brain/

• Peta’s business, Breath Counselling - https://www.breathcounselling.com.au/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10mPhDm-uRElfYPh2j9AfYlUq0NvWk5dUf6hbil9Z_5g/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.