Welcome back to the Social Work Café! You are in for another treat this episode, as I chat with Ali Trewhella about her wonderful career as a social worker, and her recent completion of a Churchill Fellowship which focused on recruitment strategies, workforce stability and attraction to the profession. Her passion for psychosocial safety, reflectivesupervision, and leadership really shines through in our chat, and you will enjoy hearing about her pride in social work.

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You can get in touch with Ali Trewhella via Linkedin

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Welcome back to the Social Work Café! In this episode, Ichat with the dynamic and passionate Jody Bell. We explore how emerging leaders in social work can thrive when they are well supported in the workplace. We also discuss her burnout resource and her hopes for progressing professionalregistration in Australia. It’s an energising and inspiring conversation that highlights the importance of sustaining social work careers through collective action and meaningful cultural change.

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Click here to connect with Jody via Linkedin

Click here to access her burnout resource

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Welcome back to the Social Work Café! I haven't disappeared. I just took a little unscheduled hiatus. I’m thrilled to return with a brand new episode featuring the fabulous Nicole Okimura! In this celebratory chat, Nicole and I talk about a recent co-publication (open access) we created together, which is based on her Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) research. While grief and loss can be a weightytopic, Nicole brings thoughtful insight and heart to our conversation, highlighting what social workers can do to better support an often overlooked group, young widows. Tune in to get some beautiful insights for social workpractice.

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In this episode, I sit down with Jasmin Lagaali, a specialistsocial worker in NSW Health. Jasmin shares insights into her work in a unique consultation service for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health distress. We discuss the challenges of working within a system thatoften prioritises speed over quality, the importance of holistic and multidimensional assessments, and the need for manageable workloads in social work. Jasmin’s passion for her work shines through as she highlights the critical role of social workers in this highly specialised field.

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In the first episode of Social Work Café Season 3, Kasey Henshaw returns to share her experiences from her first year as a qualified social worker. We discuss the transition from student to practitioner, the challenges of professional identity, and the importance of reflective practice. Kasey highlights key lessons, including setting boundaries to prevent burnout and finding joy in small moments. We also explore the need for systemic self-care within organisations. This insightful conversation offers valuable reflections for both new and experienced social workers. Tune in to hear Kasey’s journey and lessons from her first year in practice.

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Welcome to Season 3 of the Social Work Café podcast! I'm Dr. Bernadette Moorhead, your host, and I'm thrilled to have you join us for another season of insightful conversations over coffee. This season, we're introducing a new theme: "What is one thing about social work that you would change to make it better?" Each of our ten guests will delve into this question, offering their unique perspectives and ideas for positive change within our profession. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee, settle in, and let's embark on this journey together.

Stay tuned for episode 1, out next week.

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In this bonus episode I am joined by a very special guest, Denis Ginnivan, a social worker who has lots of experience working at the grassroots level to facilitate political engagement of citizens. Denis talks with me about his fascinating social work career and how he became involved with local politics as a founding member of Voices for Indi, which has led him to share his experiences and expertise with other communities and social workers through Voices for Australia.

Learn More

Learn more about Denis here.

Visit the Voices for Indi website to learn more and find their social media handles.

Check out their book Voices for Indi: The Indi Way (Denis co-wrote the book).

You can connect with Denis on Linkedin.

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Welcome back to the Social Work Café. This week I am joined by another former study buddy, the fabulous Sim Rajkumar, who is an experienced social worker, especially in the area of Defence. This is a field of practice that employs a number of social workers and yet does not get much focus or coverage in our social work programs. It’s time to pull back the curtain and learn more about social work practice in the context of the Defence Forces.

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