AASW Social Work Australia Podcast

Sonya Feldhoff returns to Patricia Muncey later in the story - this follows from the previous episode.

The Deputy State Coroner has found the 2016 domestic violence deaths of two South Australian children could have been prevented if child protection authorities took a more "vigorous role" in securing their safety.

The mother Adeline Yvette Rigney was murdered also.

The findings of the Inquest can be found here.

The ABC's coverage can be found here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-21/hillier-children-murders-could-been-prevented-sa-coroner-says/101004304

AASW South Australian Branch President Patricia Muncey discusses the systemic issues concerning child protection with Sonya Feldhoff on ABC Adelaide Afternoons on 22 April 2022.

The Deputy State Coroner has found the 2016 domestic violence deaths of two South Australian children could have been prevented if child protection authorities took a more "vigorous role" in securing their safety.

The mother Adeline Yvette Rigney was murdered also.

The findings of the Inquest can be found here.

The ABC's coverage can be found here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-21/hillier-children-murders-could-been-prevented-sa-coroner-says/101004304

AASW South Australian Branch President Patricia Muncey discusses the systemic issues concerning child protection with Sonya Feldhoff on ABC Adelaide Afternoons on 22 April 2022, followed by the comments of the Minister Katrine Hildyard - Child Protection, Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Recreation, Sport and Racing.

This is an interview with Angela Coe Smallacombe of ABC Mornings in South Australia, discussing the registration of social workers in South Australia, following the historic passing of the legislation on 1 December with AASW South Australian Branch President Patricia Muncey.

For more information on the AASW's 50-year long campaign to register the profession, see our website: https://www.aasw.asn.au/social-policy-advocacy/latest-campaign-actions

On Friday, 19 June, the government announced proposed changes to higher education funding.  AASW National President Christine Craik is interviewed about the implications of increasing fees for social work degrees with ABC Radio Adelaide Mornings host David Bevan. Hear from others in the field as well for a lively discussion.

AASW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Board Director Linda Ford and AASW National President Christine Craik discuss what the Reconciliation means for social workers this National Reconciliation Week, discussing the theme In This Together.

See more about AASW's National Reconciliation Week activities on our website: https://www.aasw.asn.au/social-policy-advocacy/national-reconciliation-week/national-reconciliation-week-2020-in-this-together

National President Christine Craik discusses COVID-19, mental health and addressing increasing rates of suicide. She says that the number of therapy sessions under the Medicare Benefits Scheme should be increased from 10 to 20.

To find out more about how a social worker can help you with mental health, visit our website: https://www.aasw.asn.au/information-for-the-community/accredited-mental-health-social-workers

If you are GP and would like to refer your patients to a social worker, visit our webpage for GPs: https://www.aasw.asn.au/information-for-the-community/information-for-gps