AASW Social Work Australia Podcast

Apr 21 2022 13 ep. 11 mins 119
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AASW Social Work Australia Podcast will discuss issues in Australian social work, social justice and social policy

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AASW responds to the ABC on the Coroner's findings on the deaths of Amber Rose Rigney and Korey Lee Mitchell - further comment

Apr 21 2022 2 mins  
Sonya Feldhoff returns to Patricia Muncey later in the story - this follows from the previous episode. The Deputy State Coroner has found the 2016 domestic violence deaths of two South Australian children could have been prevented if child protection authorities took a more "vigorous role" in securing their safety. The mother Adeline Yvette Rigney was murdered also. The findings of

AASW responds to the ABC on the Coroner's findings on the deaths of Amber Rose Rigney and Korey Lee Mitchell

Apr 21 2022 7 mins  
The Deputy State Coroner has found the 2016 domestic violence deaths of two South Australian children could have been prevented if child protection authorities took a more "vigorous role" in securing their safety. The mother Adeline Yvette Rigney was murdered also. The findings of the Inquest can be found here. The ABC's coverage can be found here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-

Social work registration: ABC Mornings South Australia interview

Dec 01 2021 7 mins  
This is an interview with Angela Coe Smallacombe of ABC Mornings in South Australia, discussing the registration of social workers in South Australia, following the historic passing of the legislation on 1 December with AASW South Australian Branch President Patricia Muncey. For more information on the AASW's 50-year long campaign to register the profession, see our website: https:

Christine Craik discusses proposed changes to fees for social work degrees with ABC Radio Adelaide's David Bevan

Jun 22 2020 26 mins  
On Friday, 19 June, the government announced proposed changes to higher education funding.  AASW National President Christine Craik is interviewed about the implications of increasing fees for social work degrees with ABC Radio Adelaide Mornings host David Bevan. Hear from others in the field as well for a lively discussion.

National Reconciliation Week: In This Together 2020

Jun 02 2020 12 mins  
AASW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Board Director Linda Ford and AASW National President Christine Craik discuss what the Reconciliation means for social workers this National Reconciliation Week, discussing the theme In This Together. See more about AASW's National Reconciliation Week activities on our website: https://www.aasw.asn.au/social-policy-advocacy/national-reconc

Christine Craik on ABC Radio Adelaide Drive with Jules Schiller

May 11 2020 6 mins  
National President Christine Craik discusses COVID-19, mental health and addressing increasing rates of suicide. She says that the number of therapy sessions under the Medicare Benefits Scheme should be increased from 10 to 20. To find out more about how a social worker can help you with mental health, visit our website: https://www.aasw.asn.au/information-for-the-community/accredi

National President Christine Craik updates social workers on COVID-19

Mar 23 2020 5 mins  
We encourage members to also consider their self-care during this time and understand the ongoing need to take care of ourselves and each other as we approach our work. This can take many forms but central to this is the ability rest and stay connected with family, friends and support systems. See our website for more updates on COVID-19: https://www.aasw.asn.au/social-policy-advoc

CEO Cindy Smith explains AASW's transformational changes

Oct 07 2019 7 mins  
The AASW is transforming and improving the way you access member services and information - these include the closure of state offices and the adoption of "flexible offices".

Breakfast radio interview: Linda Ford chats to Greg Reid of Black Star Radio about Indigenous Languages on International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

Aug 08 2019 8 mins  
Black Star Radio in Queensland speaks to Linda Ford about Indigenous Languages for breakfast radio. Follow Black Star Radio on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-289073557

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2019: Celebrating Indigenous Languages with Candice Butler

Aug 07 2019 11 mins  
An interview with Candice Butler, Queensland Branch Management Committee member celebrating IDOWIP and the UN-declared Year of Indigenous Languages - 2019