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Anti-Racism
Definition, Whiteness, aims, impacts, critical race theory, social work practice, leaders and anti-racist practice.
Aug 28, 202418 min read


Supervision
Definition, function, key skills, session outline, reflective practice, rural and remote, effectiveness, learning style, practice approach
Jul 29, 202416 min read


Children - Healthy Sleep Practice
Sleep guidelines, sleep inequities, babies and toddlers , children , teenagers, persistent sleep problems, suggestions for practice
Jul 8, 202419 min read


Strengths-Based Practice
Definition, elements, strengths’ identification, benefits, limitations, challenges, facilitators, strengths-based practice approaches
Jun 4, 202420 min read


Systems Theory
Definition, history, terminology, assumptions, ecosystems, Bowen family theory, limitations, practising Systems Theory
May 16, 202415 min read


PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Definition, complex PTSD , acute stress disorder, reactions, specific populations, treatment, children / adolescents, comorbidity
Apr 18, 20249 min read


Anti-Oppressive Practice
Definition, core assumptions, values and principles, strengths, limitations, social work role
Apr 12, 20248 min read


Veterinary Social Work
Human-animal bond, grief and loss, child abuse, family violence, power control wheel, animal-assisted interventions, compassion fatigue
Jan 8, 202415 min read


Sexual Wellbeing
Positive sexuality, sexual wellbeing, rights, socially constructed, barriers, practice approach, PLISSIT model
Jan 1, 20248 min read


Social Prescribing
Definition, rationale, literature review, essential elements, process for implementation, social worker role
Nov 28, 202310 min read


Eco Social Work
Definition, critique of current practice, holistic model, anthropocentric compatible model, practice approach, social work roles.
Oct 28, 202313 min read


Artificial Intelligence & Social Work
Description, positives, concerns, recommendations, place of social work, suggestions for practice
Sep 14, 202332 min read


Child Protection
The Australian context, framework, principles, out-of-home care, engaging parents (including fathers), involving children, tips for practice
Aug 23, 202349 min read


Advocacy
Tips for effective advocacy
Aug 2, 20233 min read


First Nations People
Working collaboratively with Aboriginal People
Jul 27, 202368 min read


Financial Social Work
Rationale, contributing factors, mental health impact, social workers’ financial literacy, financial social work, practice approach
Jul 11, 202316 min read


Trauma-informed Practice
Complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, complex trauma impact, refugee impact, practice principles, addressing complex trauma, resources,
Jun 21, 202322 min read


School Refusal
Definition, signs and risk factors, assessment, social work with parents and young people
Jun 2, 20239 min read


School Social Work
Definition, current situation, standards, roles, practice methods, legal obligations, ethical obligations, school social work practice appro
May 1, 202335 min read


Structural Social Work
Definition, essential elements, practice strategies, intergenerational disadvantage, alcohol, drugs, mental illness, family violence
Feb 14, 202311 min read
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