In my interview with Ashton Hayes, she shares her journey starting off as a paralegal working in family law. Her career took on a new trajectory as she discovered she felt she could do more hands-on work as a social…
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Influencing change and advocating for ourselves.
Suzanne Doorakkers is an AMHSW and director of a large group practice, Emerald Tree Counselling, in Geelong. Last year Suzanne was elected onto the AASW board and shares some of her experiences being on a board for an organisation she…
You don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression talking recruitment with Kate Taylor
This week's episode takes a look at something a little different, getting a job. Kate Taylor, founder and managing director of Taylor care recruitment, shares with the inside social work listeners a range of tips and advice to land that…
The balancing act of school social work with Kylie Lloyd.
This week's episode explores the world of school social work. I talk with Kylie Lloyd, who shares her experiences transitioning into social work as a mature student, while balancing the requirements of the degree and also being a single mother…
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Bringing parents and families into the room when working with young people.
In this week's episode Katrina shares her experience working with families in a school setting and in a hospital setting. Katrina is a clinical family therapist and full clinical member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT). She is…
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Working with sexual and gender diverse clients, with Josh Muller.
This week's episode takes a look at working with diversity, in particular with LGBTQIA+ people. The way we communicate is important, it doesn't just communicate the content of what we're doing, it communicates our beliefs and assumptions about the world. …
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Working close to home, experiences of a social worker in rural Victoria.
In this episode, Lachlan Slade shares some of his experiences working in rural communities. We talk about some of the challenges of living and working close to your clients and how to have a conversation about appropriate boundaries. Lachlan shares…
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You cannot tell ACT to clients, you have to experience it with them. Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Louise Hayes
In this week's episode Louise Hayes explains some of the basic principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT. Louise is a clinical psychologist, peer reviewed ACT trainer, an academic, author, speaker and active philanthropist. Louise uses ACT with young people…
“I need my me time’’. Finding space, laughter and other ways to manage anxiety during difficult times, with Dr Lillian Nejad.
This week's episode Lillian shares some ways we can manage anxiety during tough times. We talk about needing alone time, balancing work-life balance and how to support someone when they share with you when they’re in distress. Lillian Nejad, PhD,…
Finding your area of flow and passion, working in private practice with Cathy Love.
Episode 17 Finding your area of flow and passion, working in private practice with Cathy Love