This is a great episode for all those who are interested in finding out more about social work and education in the university. In particular, how it is that students are learning about social work in contemporary times.

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.

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. and the inspiration of her latest album.

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.

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...

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).

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

Hello Podcast Listeners, In Episode 3 (Part 1) of the Social Work Discoveries podcast Professor Linda Briskman talks to me about some of her experiences of social work research and being invited by Aboriginal Communities in Australia to help share the stories of our Nation's first peoples. She highlights why a human rights focus is integral to social work practice and research, and encourages social workers to have a critical review of who we are 'working for' and for what purpose are we...