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FAQs about Social Work Discoveries:How many episodes does Social Work Discoveries have?The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.
November 26, 2021Episode 19 – Who’s voices are we listening to? Researching with children and young people: A conversation with Samia Michail.Welcome back to the Social Work Discoveries podcast!In Episode 19 I speak with Samia Michail from Western Sydney University. Samia is a researcher, practitioner, and academic focused on promoting the voices of children and young people in her work and everyday life.The conversation we have explores the complexities of working in this field of research, and paints a picture of what the world could become if only we opened our ears to the voices of children and young people.Special thanks to Kate Draper who produced this episode while on her final social work field placement at WSU. Congrats Kate, you did a fantastic job!Ben....more34minPlay
October 26, 2020Episode 18 – Music, Mental Illness and Social Work with Alexandra Pajak.Hello friends,Apologies for the long time no post. My own social work research and writing has definitely waylaid my plans to regularly update the podcast this year. I’m hoping things begin to change soon though.Nonetheless, here’s my conversation with social worker and composer Alexandra Pajak. We discuss so many interesting social work practice experiences throughout this discussion, particularly involving Alexandra’s time with county jails in the U.S.From these experiences, Alexandra has composed a full-length album titled ‘Mind/Electric: Music inspired by Mental Illness’. Be sure to download or stream on iTunes or Spotify, its a great listen! Any funds raised from the album go to supporting mental health services in the United States.Please let us know what you think by reaching out to us on twitter @swdiscoveries. I hope you enjoy the conversation and the music.Cheers, Ben....more33minPlay
June 12, 2020Episode 17 – Rites of Passage and the Building Young Men group mentoring program with Dr Arne Rubinstein and Brad Waugh.Hi Listeners, This is the final episode recorded in collaboration with the Men’s Health, Information & Research Centre based at Western Sydney University. In this episode, you’ll hear from CEO and Founder of the Rites of Passage Institute Dr Arne Rubinstein, alongside the General Manager of Panthers on the Prowl (the community development arm of … Continue reading Episode 17 – Rites of Passage and the Building Young Men group mentoring program with Dr Arne Rubinstein and Brad Waugh....more44minPlay
June 03, 2020Episode 16 – Understanding Indigenous Methodologies with Dr John Hunter: Learning survival, sustainability, and healing through community.Hi Listeners, This episode was recorded in collaboration and partnership with the Men’s Health, Information, and Research Center (MHIRC) based at Western Sydney University. It is the second installment of conversations with social researchers looking into the health and wellbeing of men and boys. This week we were lucky enough to be able to yarn … Continue reading Episode 16 – Understanding Indigenous Methodologies with Dr John Hunter: Learning survival, sustainability, and healing through community....more44minPlay
May 13, 2020Episode 15 – Indigenous Research, Disability Research and Activist Research with Associate Professor Dr John Gilroy.This is the first in a series of Men's Health related interviews. In today's conversation we look into many of the intersections of research, social work, activism, disabilities, Indigenous perspectives, which are all interconnected in the life and work of Dr John Gilroy (Assoc Prof at Sydney University)....more1h 10minPlay
September 27, 2019Episode 14 – A Social Work start-up: The Sydney Social Work Community with Kate Hutchinson.This is an interesting conversation with founder Kate Hutchinson which I am sure you'll enjoy and I have a feeling that at the end of the chat, you may be motivated to make your own change for good in your social work communities!...more34minPlay
May 08, 2019Episode 13 – Sexual Justice as Social Justice with Dr George Turner.On episode 13 you'll hear an engaging conversation with Dr George Turner discussing the intersections of social work, sexual health, social justice, research and language. There's lots to get you thinking, so we hope you enjoy!...more36minPlay
November 05, 2018Episode 12 – Social Work in the Pacific, Cultural Humility, and Decolonising Social Work Research & Practice with Associate Professor Dr Jioji Ravulo.On today's episode you'll hear from Dr Jioji Ravulo who is very interested in the space of practicing cultural humility and decolonising social work research & practice. Jioji works closely with Pacific Islander peoples & communities both here in Australia and abroad, and is very passionate in creating a better world through the social work research that he undertakes....more39minPlay
October 30, 2018Episode 11 – Street Art, Researching Men & Boys, and Social Determinants of Health with Dr Neil Hall.Neil and I explore his research work with a street art project in the Blue Mountains (one hour's drive west of Sydney, Australia). I also spend some time asking Neil about his perspectives on conducting research in the area of Men & Boy's Health....more50minPlay
September 04, 2018Episode 01 (Remastered & Extended Edition) – Social Work and Participatory Action Research with Dr Neil Hall.To help us celebrate the one year anniversary of the Social Work Discoveries podcast, I've uploaded a remastered and extended edition of the very first episode of the pod.On this episode you'll hear all about Social Work Research & Participatory Action Research with Dr Neil Hall from Western Sydney University....more33minPlay
FAQs about Social Work Discoveries:How many episodes does Social Work Discoveries have?The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.