AASW Social Work Podcasts

By Australian Association Of Social Workers

Welcome to the AASW podcast space. In each recording, we delve into the key issues impacting social workers across Australia, from frontline practice and policy developments to workforce challenges an... more

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The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

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June 03, 2020 National Reconciliation Week: In This Together 2020
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
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May 11, 2020 Christine Craik on ABC Radio Adelaide Drive with Jules Schiller
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
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7min
March 24, 2020 National President Christine Craik updates social workers on COVID-19
We encourage members to also consider their self-care during this time and understand the ongoing need to take care of ourselves and each other as we approach our work. This can take many forms but central to this is the ability rest and stay connected with family, friends and support systems. See our website for more updates on COVID-19: https://www.aasw.asn.au/social-policy-advocacy/covid-19-coronavirus
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6min
October 08, 2019 CEO Cindy Smith explains AASW's transformational changes
The AASW is transforming and improving the way you access member services and information - these include the closure of state offices and the adoption of "flexible offices".
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8min
August 09, 2019 Breakfast radio interview: Linda Ford chats to Greg Reid of Black Star Radio about Indigenous Languages on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
Black Star Radio in Queensland speaks to Linda Ford about Indigenous Languages for breakfast radio. Follow Black Star Radio on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-289073557
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9min
August 08, 2019 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2019: Celebrating Indigenous Languages with Candice Butler
An interview with Candice Butler, Queensland Branch Management Committee member celebrating IDOWIP and the UN-declared Year of Indigenous Languages - 2019
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12min
June 06, 2019 National Reconciliation Week 2019: Grounded in Truth, Walk Together with Courage
This episode is a conversation between AASW National President Christine Craik and AASW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander board representative Linda Ford to discuss 2019's National Reconciliation Week theme.
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6min
May 16, 2019 AASW Constitution webinar: In conversation with Christine Craik and Brooke Kooymans
AASW National President Christine Craik and director Brooke Kooymans discuss the proposed changes to the Constitution with members.
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32min
August 09, 2018 International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples - yarn with Josephine Lee, winner of the Northern Territory Mary Moylan Award for excellence in social work
An interview with Josephine Lee, winner of the Northern Territory Mary Moylan Award for excellence in social work on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Josephine tells us to look to Indigenous culture when seeking solutions to environmental problems. Next year will commemorate the world's Indigenous languages - people, language and culture need investing in, Josephine powerfully tells us.
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21min

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