AASW Social Work Australia Podcast
By Australian Association Of Social Workers
AASW Social Work Australia PodcastMay 11, 2020
AASW responds to the ABC on the Coroner's findings on the deaths of Amber Rose Rigney and Korey Lee Mitchell - further comment
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 the Inquest can be found here.
The ABC's coverage can be found here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-21/hillier-children-murders-could-been-prevented-sa-coroner-says/101004304
AASW South Australian Branch President Patricia Muncey discusses the systemic issues concerning child protection with Sonya Feldhoff on ABC Adelaide Afternoons on 22 April 2022.
AASW responds to the ABC on the Coroner's findings on the deaths of Amber Rose Rigney and Korey Lee Mitchell
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/2022-04-21/hillier-children-murders-could-been-prevented-sa-coroner-says/101004304
AASW South Australian Branch President Patricia Muncey discusses the systemic issues concerning child protection with Sonya Feldhoff on ABC Adelaide Afternoons on 22 April 2022, followed by the comments of the Minister Katrine Hildyard - Child Protection, Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Recreation, Sport and Racing.
Social work registration: ABC Mornings South Australia interview
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://www.aasw.asn.au/social-policy-advocacy/latest-campaign-actions
Christine Craik discusses proposed changes to fees for social work degrees with ABC Radio Adelaide's David Bevan
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
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-reconciliation-week/national-reconciliation-week-2020-in-this-together
Christine Craik on ABC Radio Adelaide Drive with Jules Schiller
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/accredited-mental-health-social-workers
If you are GP and would like to refer your patients to a social worker, visit our webpage for GPs: https://www.aasw.asn.au/information-for-the-community/information-for-gps
National President Christine Craik updates social workers on COVID-19
CEO Cindy Smith explains AASW's transformational changes
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
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2019: Celebrating Indigenous Languages with Candice Butler
National Reconciliation Week 2019: Grounded in Truth, Walk Together with Courage
AASW Constitution webinar: In conversation with Christine Craik and Brooke Kooymans
