PSP Learning Hub's Podcast

This podcast shares Anna's story* (*not her real name), a migrant from Columbia who spoke with the PSP Learning Hub about her migration and settlement experience in Australia. The podcast touches on many aspects that children, parents and families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds experience in the Permanency Support Program. Disclaimer: The names and some of the details of this story have been changed to ensure everyone's privacy.

Hosts Eleonora De Michele and Catherine Santoro talk about shining a light on good restoration practice for the caseworkers and agencies in PSP to support their restoration work with families. This podcast features voices and stories of families, children, and carers to understand their lived experiences and enhanced child-centred family-focused restorations.

Nat, the PSP Learning Hub Practice Lead, hosts an in-depth interview with an Aboriginal caseworker (Gregg). This podcast talks about Gregg's experiences as a child living in foster care, his perspective as an adult, how his experiences support his work as a Practice Support officer and his recommendations for caseworkers working in Trauma-informed care.

Senior Solicitor Denielle Brassil (Child Law, DCJ Legal) talks about the Final Order and Care Plan of Children's Court. This podcast explores when the Court makes orders, an interim and final order, the types of orders, and the care plan. This podcast discusses why it is important for the caseworkers to understand the Final Order and Care Plan and providing practice tips for talking to families and children.

Rita Karaminas, the Executive Director of Mid North Coast CASPA, talks about the culture and identity of children and young people and the best ways to support them in navigating their sexuality and gender. This podcast features her interviews with two Aboriginal young men talking about their life experiences regarding sexuality and gender.

Emeritus Professor Morag McArthur, founding Director of the ACU Institute of Child Protection Studies (ICPS), talks about the importance of talking to children and young people. This podcast identifies what children need to develop the relationships, common barriers and practice tools for the caseworkers to support families and children.

Hosts Eleonora De Michele and Catherine Santoro talk about supporting the successful restoration. This podcast aims to support successful restoration practice for the workers and agencies in PSP when they work with families. This podcast also voices families, children, and carers' stories to understand their lived experiences and make the links to restoration research.

Bel, the director and GM of Curijo and PSP Learning Hub, did this heartfelt interview. The podcast explores the leaving care experiences of one young man called Tim, who left care without tangible supports or the networks he needed. His story is very valuable as it helps us to understand the human impact of this important work when it’s not done well.

Catherine Samuels, the Director of Child Protection from DCJ Legal, talks about legal issues when a child self-places. This podcast explores:The related law when a child self -placesLegal risks and issues Some factors to considerYour agency’s responsibilitiesLegal optionsWhen you need to bring the matter back to courtPractice tips for caseworkers

This podcast talks about Domestic and Family Violence, practice tips for PSP caseworkers and important services contacts. It includes an interview with Maris Depers, a psychologist at Salvation Army). He works with both male victims and perpetrators of Domestic and Family Violence.