Social Work Discoveries

This episode was recorded with Dr Susan Bailey from the University of Western Australia and Chris Panagiotaros from Western Sydney University. We talk all things Eco-Social Work, Environmentalism, Grief and Loss Theory, and Participatory Action Research.

We recorded this episode at the 2018 International Social Work, Education, and Social Development Conference held in Dublin, Ireland.

Following up from our last conversation on the criminal justice sector, I really wanted to invite Dr Maggie Hall onto the podcast to continue this investigation into social work, research and the intersections with the criminal justice system here in Australia. And she really has delivered some fantastic insights and ideas! So buckle up and get ready for a straight-talking chat with Maggie, who will delve into prisoner perspectives, ethnography, ethics of practice and research in the criminal justice sector. We hope you enjoy.

In episode eight of the social work discoveries podcast we hear from Professor Brian Stout, who was happy to share some really important insights and discussion on the role of social work within the youth and criminal justice system around the world, and the intersections with research. He gives some critical perspective on why social workers are needed in this sector of welfare work, and also gives a vision for the ongoing education of social workers in coming years.

In this episode I talk with Associate Professor from Western Sydney University - Dr Jane Mears - all about the role of social work in the context of aged care and how social workers can better highlight the needs of the elderly in Australian society. We discuss Jane's social work research with older women who have experienced abuse and violence, and how her research has helped to create awareness of this 'invisible' cohort of our community.

Episode 06 - Visual communication mediums and Phenomenology in Social Work with Dr Sonia Tascón.

Episode 5 (Part 2) with Denise Beckwith - discussing research disability, language, sex and social work. We hope it's helpful for you. Cheers!

Episode 5 (Part 1) with Denise Beckwith, explores social work, disability, violence, sex and language. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

This episode we move on to discussing the deep and broad topic of ethics in social research and the future of social work research with Dr Michel Edenborough & Dr Fran Gale.

In Episode 04 (Part 1) you'll hear about what it's like working on a social work research team, as well as explore further the term methodology in social research, among other interesting social work things. Keep an ear out for Fran & Michel's description of their project - you'll be able to hear the joy and passion in their voices!

Hi Podcasters,

This is Episode 3 (Part 2) of my conversation with Professor Linda Briskman.

Here we discuss further the importance of a Human Rights focus for social work research and practice within the context of working with Asylum Seekers & Refugees here in Australia.

In light of the last few weeks of disturbing news coming from the Manus Island detention centre, Linda discusses 'wicked policies' and politics, plus the challenges of 'dual loyalties' facing the social work profession within this space.

As always - Thanks for listening.

Ben.