News and events
- Soroptomist 'United Against Domestic Violence' Conference
- Centre for Independent Studies
- Council of International Fellowship Visit
- 2007 Graduation Party
- Research Seminars
- Centre for Citizen and Human Rights
- Interviews
- International Night
- Learning Communities
- First Indian social work student
Soroptomist 'United Against Domestic Violence' Conference
Soroptomist International of South Australia Inc, in conjunction with the School of Social Work and Social Policy held a one day conference on 4th July 2008. The conference examined the extent and impact of domestic violence on all members of society but in particular women and children.
The Minister, Hon. Jennifer Rankine attended and opened the conference. Keynote speakers included: Dr Sarah Wendt, Dr Elspeth McInnes, Micky Barlow, Shirley Callaghan, Isis Wassef, Richard Putnam, Ele Wilde JP and Dr Peter Mertin.
Presentations are available for download at the following website: http://www.uadv.xljitservices.com.au/PresentationPage.html
Centre for Independent Studies
The Centre for Independent Studies is the leading independent public policy 'think tank' within Australasia. The CIS is actively engaged in support of a free enterprise economy and a free society under limited government where individuals can prosper and fully develop their talents. By critical recommendations to public policy and encouraging debate amongst leading academics, politicians and journalists, the CIS aims to build a better society.
Council of International Fellowship Visit
We
are delighted to report on the successful visit of six international social
workers undertaking an exchange through the
Council of International Fellowship,
Australia. The visitors from Austria,
Finland, Germany, Greece, India and Scotland greatly enjoyed their day and
the enhanced understanding they acquired of the Australian welfare system
and its history.
2007 Graduation Party
170 students graduated from the School of Social Work and Social Policy on 26 March 2007 at the Adelaide Festival Theatre. The School organised a graduation party for the graduates and their family and friends.
Alicia Charnstrom, graduated with a Degree of Bachelor of Social Work, is
congratulated by her four children and extended family members. Alicia has
successfully completed the program juggling full time study, full time work
and being a full time mother to her four kids. Well done.
Bonnie
Martin-Giles who has graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Social Work with
Honours, will be heading off to Sudan, Africa to extend her social work
experience. She will be working with an International Non-Government
Organisation on "Child Protection Program in Refugee Camps". Her mum, Naomi,
is very excited that Bonnie has landed with a fantastic opportunity to
explore her horizon.
Matthew
Howie graduated with a Graduate Diploma in Conflict Management and is
currently working with the Child Support Agency in Adelaide. Celebrating his
success with him is his wife and mother, Merridy Howie, who was a student of
Mrs Amy Wheaton and social work graduate in 1945.
2008 Research Seminar Series
The series of seminars - Building Knowledge to Make a Difference - is a platform for School staff and students to showcase their innovation and academic research within the field of Social Work and Social Policy.
Register here or contact Sacha Pech for more information.
| Dates | Topic | Presented by |
| 13 March 2008 | Building Capacity - A Cultural Competency Framework in Human
Services Click
here to view the video. |
Sophie Diamandi |
| 13 - 15 April 2008 | Shared Parental Responsibility In Australian Family Law And The
Impact On Children
|
Associate Professor Dale Bagshaw Chief Justice Bryant (Family Court of Australia) Professor Carol Bruch (Distinguished Research Professor of Law & Professor Emeritus, University of California) Professor Thea Brown |
| 8 May 2008 | Australia's New Family Relationship Centres: A different
approach or more of the same? Click here to view the video.
|
Dr Alan Campbell |
| 4 July 2008 | United Against Domestic Violence Soroptomist International of South Australia Inc in conjunction with the School of Social Work & Social Policy will hold this one day conference. For further information please click here. |
Dr Elspeth McInnes Peter Mertin Mickelina Barlow Shirley Callaghan Kathy Lilis Richard Putnam Ele Wilde JP |
| 14 August 2008 | Please check this page closer to the date for full details | |
| 11 September 2008 | Please check this page closer to the date for full details | |
| 9 October 2008 | Please check this page closer to the date for full details | |
| 13 November 2008 | Please check this page closer to the date for full details |
Centre for Citizen and Human Rights
The Centre was established in 1994 as a response to the need for research, critical analysis and practical interventions into the theory and practice of citizenship and human rights.
The Centre has published a quarterly magazine 'Forum' since its inception, which is made available on this website a short time after it is published in hard copy. Please click here for more information.
Interviews
Associate Professor Dale Bagshaw was interviewed on Radio Adelaide (5UV 101.5) with regards to the launch of the Children and Teens First website (CHaT First), and the interview can be accessed here. She was also interviewed by Carol Whitelock on ABC Radio 891 and radio 5AA on the same subject. Click here for the interview.
International Night on 22 May 2007
We had fantastic food and interaction at the School's social event for international and local students on Tuesday 22 May 2007. About 30 students and staff members of the School of Social Work and Social Policy came together at the Magill Campus, with the aim of building strong international culture within the school. There were huge spread of food representing the various cultures and good exchange amongst the local and international students.
Learning Communities
Learning communities are small groups of students who meet outside of
class time, over coffee and food, to discuss their learning, their course
content and to assist each other in their learning. Our International
BSW students have formed a learning community, which was initiated by a
fourth year International student, Jocelyn Yim. The group is supported
by School staff and staff of the Learning Connection. Various course
coordinators join the group as needed. The group members feel that the
group has been important to their success in their studies. It both
provides information about course content and supports them by understanding
their anxieties and affirming their successes.
The School's first Indian social work student
The first of hopefully many more Indian social work students has just
completed his social work placement in Adelaide. Emmanuel Sumithran did his undergraduate degree in Accounting and Commerce and then his Master
of Social Work at Madras Christian College, Chennai, India. Over
the past 10 years about 70 students from the School of Social Work and
Social Policy have undertaken placements in India so we are pleased that
we can now begin to reciprocate. The School of Social Work and
Social Policy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the
College's Department of Social Work.
Emmanuel undertook his placement at Shopfront Youth Health Service in Salisbury. The differences in culture, social work practice and many other aspects of life in Australia have provided Emmanuel with a rich learning experience. Six of his colleagues in Chennai are hoping to follow him.
One of our students, Chantel Mardon and her family accommodated Emmanuel during his stay and the School of Social Work and Social Policy is very appreciative of their substantial support and the love they have shown Emmanuel. It is impossible for Indian social work students to come here without substantial support.