The Social Work Stories Podcast

The Social Work Stories Podcast episodes:

• 04.30.2024

  A Case for More Social Workers in the Disabilities Space - Ep. 89

  In this episode, Lis and Mim delve into a rich practice story from a social worker in the disabilities space, supporting a mother and her children experiencing domestic violence, while working to meet the high support needs of one of...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Discharge planning: Social justice in action - Ep.88

  Hey! Social Worker!! If you listen to this episode you'll never think of 'discharge planning' as simply admin again... it'll become an act of social justice each and every time! Enjoy.   SIDE NOTE: In this episode, Mim refers to Pamela Trevithick's...

  
• 03.01.2024

  How an aged-care social worker uses dignifying practice as covert resistance - Ep.87

  Lis called this episode, "A classic!" and Mim said, "This is going straight onto my University Readings List." So, you know it's going to be worth the listen! We hope that you enjoy.   SIDE NOTE: In this episode, Lis refers to...

  
• 01.31.2024

  "Don't just believe what you read on my file": Re-authoring patient stories - Ep. 86

  Welcome back to the Social Work Stories podcast. This is the first episode released for 2024, and boy-oh-boy do we have a doozy for you!! In this episode, you'll join Lis and Mim in hearing from an anonymous social worker...

  
• 11.20.2023

  Social Work and Voluntary Assisted Dying: We Have All The Tools We Need - Ep. 85

  Join hosts Lis Murphy and Mim Fox as they delve into the nuanced and delicate role of social workers in supporting individuals through voluntary assisted dying. As the state of New South Wales, Australia prepares to introduce voluntary assisted dying...

  
• 10.04.2023

  Abortion in Australia: The impact on women and social work practice - Ep. 84

  This episode details the experience of a woman and her social worker seeking an abortion, but who face extreme barriers on multiple fronts to access the care and decision-making power she needs. This is certainly an episode NOT TO MISS! Join...

  
• 08.30.2023

  Supporting continuing bonds through adult memory making in hospital-based end of life care - Ep.83

  In this episode, Lis invites expert special guest Jo McIlveen to come and listen to this moving story of a social worker's intervention using memory making for a grieving family in a hospital setting. Lis and Jo discuss the ins...

  
• 08.01.2023

  Bush Adventure Therapy: Nature as co-therapist - Ep.82

  Ever thought that maybe taking a client, consumer, patient outside the four walls of your office and into the big, wide world to help with creating some change and perspective? Well this episode is the one to listen to! Join...

  
• 06.27.2023

  We are Making Visible: Introducing the Making Visible podcast

  Exciting news! We are introducing a new podcast project to you all. In this episode you'll hear all about the podcast we've been working on with the Agency for Clinical Innovation and NSW Health called 'Making Visible: Preventing and Responding...

  
• 05.30.2023

  The Friday Afternoon Special - A Family and Domestic Violence Social Work Story - Ep.80

  We've all been there. That moment on a Friday afternoon, when things are calm and you've wrapped up the working week, about to clock-off and hit the weekend. Then... all hell breaks loose and you find yourself in a classic...

  
• 04.25.2023

  Early Intervention Social Work and What Makes a Happy Ending - Ep. 79

  How do we measure a successful outcome in our practice? What would we consider a happy ending for the people we work with? Would they agree? In this episode, Mim and Lis explore a story from a social worker in the...

  
• 03.28.2023

  Police Social Work: Speaking Life into Young People - Ep. 78

  You probably already know that around Social Work Stories, we’re big fans of stories from social workers who are in unique practice settings... so it's no question that we LOVED hearing this story.  In this episode, we mark World Social Work...

  
• 02.20.2023

  Hosting a Family Conference: The Stages, Skills, and Language - Ep. 77

  Ever wondered about what happens in a Family Conference? Well this is the episode that will bring you up to speed. Covering a diverse range of insights around the stages of a family conference, the skills you need to develop...

  
• 01.30.2023

  An Opportunity for Recovery: Social Work in Emergency Mental Health - Ep. 76

  Our first episode of 2023 starts off with an incredible story of a Mental Health Social Worker in a Hospital Emergency Department. We hear about a patient who comes in needing support, and how the social worker makes quick decisions...

  
• 12.26.2022

  A Conversation with Lis & Mim: Storytelling in Supervision - Ep. 75

  It's the end of another year, and to mark this space together, Lis and Mim sit down to have a conversation together about sharing stories in the supervision space. Our hope is to offer a different idea about the use...

  
• 11.28.2022

  Therapeutic Social Work in the Home Visit: LIVE SHOW - Ep. 74

  A very special episode of Social Work Stories - a recording from our very first LIVE SHOW!  As part of the ANZSWWER Symposium in early November, the team hosted a recording session of the podcast in front of a live audience,...

  
• 10.31.2022

  Quick update: LIVE SHOW - MELBOURNE (10 Nov) info and Registration Link

  A quick update from the Social Work Stories Team - we are excited to announce our first ever LIVE SHOW!    Important details:Show time: Thursday, 10 November 2022 from 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM (AEDT) Location: RMIT University Melbourne City Campus Building 80,...

  
• 10.24.2022

  School Social Work: An Emerging Field of Practice - Ep. 73

  Ever heard from a social worker with an ongoing position in a school before? How about a social work student with an intensive field placement in a school? In this episode Mim & Lis sit down with Professor Myfanwy Maple of the...

  
• 09.27.2022

  Narrative Therapy and Intensive Outreach- Working with Mothers Whose Children Have Been Removed - Ep. 72

  Join Mim and Lis as we listen to a story about narrative therapy, disenfranchised grief, and intensive work with mothers whose children have been removed. Hear about the importance of documenting people’s stories, working for justice, and navigating the politics...

  
• 08.29.2022

  Companioning in End of Life Care - Social Work Education for Students and Practitioners - Ep. 71

  Join Mim and Lis as they sit down with Jo McIlveen for an in-depth conversation about social work in the bereavement space. Jo discusses companioning in end of life care, and brings in her extensive knowledge of research in the...

  
• 07.25.2022

  Acute Care, Spiders, and Small Acts of Resistance - Ep. 70

  You're on the ward, it's late at night, and your job is to assess the patient's belongings as part of hospital protocol. You open up a container that you find in the person's bag, and there staring back at you...

  
• 06.27.2022

  A Covid Death: Moral Injury and Burnout in Social Work Practice - Ep. 69

  Join Mim and Lis as we explore a harrowing story from a hospital social worker who was on the front lines of Covid-19 work, supporting families in a dedicated Covid ward. Listen as she shares her experience throughout wave-after-wave of...

  
• 05.30.2022

  Social Work and Narrative Therapy in the Drug and Alcohol Space - Ep.68

  Share some time with Mim & Lis as we listen to a piece by Julaine Allan together. Julaine talks about her work in the Drug and Alcohol space, focusing on the power of Narrative Therapy, the importance of language, and...

  
• 04.26.2022

  A Good Death in Hospital and the Social Work Role - Ep. 67

  Death and dying... how do you prepare for the end of life?  Join Mim & Lis as we listen to a long-view story of death in a hospital. We explore what the social worker does over the course of two admissions,...

  
• 03.29.2022

  Private Practice Social Work in a Pandemic and Beyond - Ep. 66

  Have you ever thought about going into private practice social work? Are you already working in this space? Have you never even considered it? Join Mim & Lis as they have a conversation with Dr. Josie McSkimming, a clinical social worker...

  
• 02.22.2022

  The Worst Scenario Possible - What Does the Social Worker Do? Ep. 24 Redux (Ep. 65)

  A heart-wrenching story shared by your anonymous social worker. A four year old girl dies in the Emergency Department and you are the social worker supporting the family. What do you say? What do you do? Listen along with Mim &...

  
• 12.28.2021

  The Social Work Stories Podcast - Ep. 01 Redux (Ep. 64)

  Join us as we revisit Episode 1 of the Social Work Stories Podcast. It's a special time as we recently crossed three years creating this podcast, and thought we would share our thoughts and reflections on the way we've grown,...

  
• 12.13.2021

  SEED: Stories of Bushfire Recovery Part 3 - Ep. 63

  As you discovered in parts 1 and 2 of the SEED series, we've been working on something BIG and we're so excited to share the third and final chapter with you!  Join Mim and Lis as we find out what SEED...

  
• 12.06.2021

  SEED: Stories of Bushfire Recovery Part 2 - Ep. 62

  As you discovered in part 1 of the SEED series, we've been working on something BIG and we're so excited to share the next chapter with you!  Join Mim and Lis as we find out what SEED is, how it was...

  
• 11.29.2021

  SEED: Stories of Bushfire Recovery Part 1 - Ep. 61

  We've been working on something BIG and we're so excited to share it with you! Social Work Stories are bringing a special series of episodes exploring the SEED Program, and we're so excited for you to hear all about it.  Join...

  
• 10.25.2021

  Ubuntu in Social Work: I Am Because We Are - Ep. 60

  Ubuntu - I Am Because We Are. It was the theme of World Social Work Day in 2021, and we thought we would take some time to unpack what it means and where it comes from.  Join Mim and Lis as...

  
• 09.27.2021

  What‘s Waiting Behind The Door: Social Work and Community Aged Care - Ep. 59

  Sometimes you have to take a deep breath, prepare yourself for whatever's behind that door, and knock. Join Mim and Lis as we hear a story from a Community Aged Care setting, about a social worker who's making an initial home...

  
• 08.31.2021

  Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work: We Share Our Stories - Ep. 58

  Self-care is not a weekly yoga class or a glass of shiraz. Join Mim and Lis for a bit of a different episode, where we share our own stories & experiences of burnout, and discuss how burnout and self-care sit...

  
• 07.27.2021

  I Need to Keep Her Safe: Domestic Violence in the Emergency Department - Ep. 57

  Join Lis and Mim as we listen to a riveting story from an Emergency Department Social Worker, who tells the story of working with a patient who's partner is using violence in the home. This social worker opens the door...

  
• 06.29.2021

  Centering Social Justice in Social Work Supervision - Ep. 56

  Join Lis and Mim as they break down the themes of a rich conversation Mim shares with Deanne Dale, all about Social Justice in Supervision. Deanne shares from a wealth of practice experience and a career of supporting other social...

  
• 05.25.2021

  A Conversation About Coronial and Forensic Social Work, Part 2 - Ep. 55

  Join Lis and Mim for the second-half of a very special interview as they sit down with two social workers from NSW Health Pathology’s Forensic Medicine Service, for an in-depth exploration of all thing forensic social work. Learn about what...

  
• 04.27.2021

  A Conversation About Coronial and Forensic Social Work, Part 1 - Ep. 54

  Join Lis and Mim for a very special episode where they sit down with two social workers from NSW Health Pathology’s Forensic Medicine Service, for an in-depth exploration of all thing forensic social work. Learn about what they do, who...

  
• 03.30.2021

  Exploring Community Development and Social Work in the Stockholm Projects - Ep. 53

  Join Lis and Mim as they listen to a story from a social worker based in Stockholm, Sweden, who shares his experience of carrying out community development practices in the social housing projects there. The story revolves around a group...

  
• 02.23.2021

  It Takes a Village: Social Work in Community Youth Mental Health - Ep. 52

  Join Lis and Mim for a story from a social worker who shares his experience of working in a community youth mental health setting. The story revolves around a young woman who journeys through complex mental health in the midst...

  
• 02.09.2021

  Mental Health Social Work and the Great Australian Ratbag Ep. 51

  Join Lis and friend of the podcast Bec for a story from a social worker who shares her experience of working in a mental health social work setting. The story revolves around a man who the social worker praises as...

  
• 01.27.2021

  The Dark Place: Working with a Suicide Caller (Ep. 10 Redux)

  Our team is taking a break to enjoy the Aussie summer and exhale after a long year. But we didn't want to leave you without. So please enjoy a replay of one of our favourite episodes, "The Dark Place -...

  
• 01.12.2021

  Social Work in a Maximum Security Prison: A Story of Creative Practice in Social Work (Ep. 15 Redux)

  Our team is taking a break to enjoy the Aussie summer and exhale after a long year. But we didn't want to leave you without. So please enjoy a replay of one of our favourite episodes, "Social Work in a...

  
• 12.28.2020

  Removing the Children, Receiving a Mug - A Child Protection Story - Ep. 06 Redux

  Our team is taking a break to enjoy the Aussie summer and exhale after a long year. But we didn't want to leave you without. So please enjoy a replay of one of our favourite episodes, "Removing the Children, Receiving...

  
• 12.14.2020

  A Social Worker, A Client, and a Long Journey of Support - Ep. 49

  This one is a little different - join Lis and Mim for one story from two perspectives -  the social worker and the client both! Hear the way Bek and Paul have worked together for over a decade, learned from...

  
• 12.02.2020

  Social Work from an Aboriginal Perspective - Exploring Cultural Load - Ep. 48

  Join Mim and friend of the podcast Denkia Thomas for a story from a social worker who shares her perspective on being Aboriginal and practicing social work. In this vibrant story, she details the richness of cultural understanding within her...

  
• 11.17.2020

  Social Work with Gender & Sexuality Diverse Communities - Ep. 47

  Join Lis and Mim for a conversation with Sarah Etter, who shares insights into work with gender and sexually diverse communities. The discussion delves into both the big-picture concepts of equality-building, and many practical tips for weaving inclusivity and respect...

  
• 11.03.2020

  Professional Grief and the Wilderness of the Soul - Ep. 46

  Join Lis and Mim for a story from a social worker who shares her story of navigating grief, loss, and the practical challenges that arise when someone passes away. Working with a father who is a carer for his adult...

  
• 10.20.2020

  Working With Families of Children Who Use Violence - Reflective Practice in a Delicate Space - Ep. 45

  Join our hosts Mim and Lis for something a little different - a conversation with a social worker who shares insight into her unique practice space, working with the families of children who use violence against their parents. This social...

  
• 10.06.2020

  Social Work During a Bushfire - Safety in Chaos - Ep. 44

  Join Mim and Lis, as well as our producer Justin, as they listen to a social worker share her story of working in a bushfire evacuation centre. Hear the way social work practice can support communities in the midst of...

  
• 09.22.2020

  Touching Base - An update from the Social Work Stories Team - Ep. 43

  Join your hosts Mim & Lis as they share an update from the Social Work Stories team. There are comings and going, plans and changes, and a lot of news to update you on. Do you have thoughts, want to contribute...