The Social Work Stories Podcast

As you discovered in parts 1 and 2 of the SEED series, we've been working on something BIG and we're so excited to share the third and final chapter with you!  Join Mim and Lis as we find out what SEED is, how it was developed, and why it made such a difference for a small community hospital on the South Coast of NSW. Learn what #kindnessworkshere means, hear harrowing first-hand experiences of the Black Summer bushfires, and experience community development in action as the staff of this hospital come together to create something new.  We think this is a model of recovery and community development that will challenge and inspire, no matter what context you're based in.  This is episode 3 of 3. Please listen to Parts 1 and 2 before enjoying this episode - make sure you're subscribed in your podcast app of choice so you never miss an episode. in the future    Have any reflections after listening, or just want to say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!   Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Mim Fox Producer - Justin Stech Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 14 December 2021) Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

As you discovered in part 1 of the SEED series, we've been working on something BIG and we're so excited to share the next chapter with you!  Join Mim and Lis as we find out what SEED is, how it was developed, and why it made such a difference for a small community hospital on the South Coast of NSW. Learn what #kindnessworkshere means, hear harrowing first-hand experiences of the Black Summer bushfires, and experience community development in action as the staff of this hospital come together to create something new.  We think this is a model of recovery and community development that will challenge and inspire, no matter what context you're based in.  This is episode 2 of 3. Please listen to Part 1 before enjoying this episode, and keep an eye out for the final chapter, Part 3 which will release in one week - make sure you're subscribed in your podcast app of choice so you never miss an episode.    Have any reflections after listening, or just want to say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!   Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Mim Fox Producer - Justin Stech Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 07 December 2021) Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

We've been working on something BIG and we're so excited to share it with you! Social Work Stories are bringing a special series of episodes exploring the SEED Program, and we're so excited for you to hear all about it.  Join Mim and Lis as we find out what SEED is, how it was developed, and why it made such a difference for a small community hospital on the South Coast of NSW. Learn what #kindnessworkshere means, hear harrowing first-hand experiences of the Black Summer bushfires, and experience community development in action as the staff of this hospital come together to create something new.  We think this is a model of recovery and community development that will challenge and inspire, no matter what context you're based in.  This is episode 1 of 3. Parts 2 and 3 will be released in the coming two weeks - make sure you're subscribed in your podcast app of choice so you never miss an episode.    Have any reflections after listening, or just want to say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!   Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Mim Fox Producer - Justin Stech Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 30 November 2021) Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Two social workers from Zimbabwe discuss the Ubuntu philosophy in social work, emphasizing community values over individualism. They share a gripping story of aiding a pregnant woman in a domestic violence case, highlighting the importance of support and advocacy. The podcast explores integrating Ubuntu principles in social work practice and the significance of continuous learning for personal development in the field.

Sometimes you have to take a deep breath, prepare yourself for whatever's behind that door, and knock.  Join Mim and Lis as we hear a story from a Community Aged Care setting, about a social worker who's making an initial home visit for an elder man in the community. Safe to say, things don't go according to plan! Hear how this social worker problem-solves with the client at the centre, and ultimately how she supports him to get the help he needs. Mim and Lis break down the story and discuss some of the issues in the aged care sector. This is a great practice story and we're sure you'll be putting new ideas into your practice kit as you listen.  Have any burning thoughts after listening, or just want to say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!   Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Mim Fox Producer - Justin Stech Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 28 September 2021) Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Self-care is not a weekly yoga class or a glass of shiraz. Join Mim and Lis for a bit of a different episode, where we share our own stories & experiences of burnout, and discuss how burnout and self-care sit within modern social work practice.  A few resources mentioned in this episode: Self-Care: An Imperative, J. “Jay” Miller and Erlene Grise-Owens, Social Work Volume 65, Number 1 January 2020 Social Work Podcast – Self-care and Cultural Humility in the 2021 NASW Code of Ethics: Interview with Allan Barsky, MSW Ph.D. Brene Brown’s Interview with Amelia and Emily Nagoski on completing the stress cycle   Have any burning thoughts after listening, or just want to say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!   Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Mim Fox Producer - Justin Stech Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 31 August 2021) Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Join Lis and Mim as we listen to a riveting story from an Emergency Department Social Worker, who tells the story of working with a patient who's partner is using violence in the home. This social worker opens the door to us with each step of the process, from referral, information gathering, strategising and working directly with this woman to wrap her with support. This incredible access will be valuable for listeners no matter your context.  Have any burning thoughts after listening, or just want to say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!   As mentioned in the episode, here's a link to the NSW Health Domestic Violence Policy: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/parvan/DV/Publications/procedures-dom-violence.pdf   Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Mim Fox Producer - Justin Stech Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 27 July 2021) Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Join Lis and Mim as they break down the themes of a rich conversation Mim shares with Deanne Dale, all about Social Justice in Supervision. Deanne shares from a wealth of practice experience and a career of supporting other social workers in their practice through rich supervision approaches. Be sure to listen out at the start of the episode as Mim and Lis share some specific themes to watch for, and have a notepad ready to write down your own reflections.  You can find out more about Deanne Dale on her website, www.socialworkwise.com Have any burning thoughts after listening, or just want to say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you! Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Mim Fox Producer - Justin Stech Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 29 June 2021) Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Join Lis and Mim for the second-half of a very special interview as they sit down with two social workers from NSW Health Pathology’s Forensic Medicine Service, for an in-depth exploration of all thing forensic social work. Learn about what they do, who they work with, and how the team supports one another to keep delivering a service while looking after themselves. This episode is part 2-of-2, as the conversation was so fantastic that we couldn't help but keep recording! If you haven’t listened to part one, please take the time to go back and listen to Ep. 54 first - you won’t regret it!   Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you! Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Mim Fox Producer - Justin Stech Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 25 May, 2021) Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Join Lis and Mim for a very special episode where they sit down with two social workers from NSW Health Pathology’s Forensic Medicine Service, for an in-depth exploration of all thing forensic social work. Learn about what they do, who they work with, and how the team supports one another to keep delivering a service while looking after themselves. This episode is part 1 of two, as the conversation was so fantastic that we couldn't help but keep recording!  Make sure to listen until the end, as Mim and Lis share exciting news about a milestone the team has achieved... With a quarter of a million thank-you's from all of us on the Social Work Stories team, happy listening!    Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you! Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Mim Fox Producer - Justin Stech Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 27 April 2021) Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.