Removing the Children, Receiving a Mug - A Child Protection Story Ep. 06

Baptism of Fire - A Story About Early-Career Child Protection Work Ep. 08: This episode and traverses some of the difficult circumstances and choices experienced by an early-career social worker. Join Mim and Lis as they start to unpack and reflect on the uncertainties, concerns, and successes of working in a child welfare orga... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

37 min listen

Miscarriage: A Disenfranchised Grief Ep. 11: In this episode you'll hear from two social workers walking alongside a family experiencing a profound yet disenfranchised grief. With Lis & Mim as your guides through this story, you can immerse yourself in the wonderful, tough, sad, and heartwarming wo... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

49 min listen

Social Work with Teenage Boys: The Teachable Moments - Ep. 41: We have another group work practice story this week! Join Mim and Lis as they listen to the amazing story from this anonymous social worker doing fantastic work in the field of adolescence, masculinity and growing up. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

39 min listen

Trauma, Trafficking & Homelessness: A Social Work Resettlement Story Ep. 35: A compelling story shared by a social worker who works in a unique and challenging environment, helping to bring healing and support to people who have experienced trafficking. Join along with Mim and Lis as they reflect on this story and share their own... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

36 min listen

It Takes a Village: Social Work in Community Youth Mental Health - Ep. 52: Join Lis and Mim for a story from a social worker who shares his experience of working in a community youth mental health setting. The story revolves around a young woman who journeys through complex mental health in the midst of a challenging family and... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

35 min listen

Learning About Dying: The Invisible String and Other Important Stories Ep. 26: This episode features the story of a social worker who has to navigate how best to help a family tell their child that their sibling is soon to die. Join Lis and Mim as they listen to this heartbreaking, yet heartwarming story of learning about dying. ... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

40 min listen

My Job Is To Be With You - Breaking the Inflexibility of Social Work Practice Ep. 07: On this episode, Mim & Lis investigate so many of the 'collisions of inflexibility' experienced within the disability welfare sector. You'll hear some great insights into what it means to be a social worker in an often under-resourced and overlooked soci... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

35 min listen

Social Work with Families of Missing Persons: Learning to Live Alongside Loss Ep. 37: Connect with this story from a passionate Social Worker who supports families of missing persons, as they face unresolved loss and learn to tolerate the unknown. Join along with Mim and Lis as they reflect on this emotional story and share their own crit... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

39 min listen

Social Work Leadership: Where Maximum Challenge Meets Maximum Support Ep. 32: Join us in hearing from a social worker who explores all things leadership in the social work profession - you most certainly won't want to miss what he has to say. Listen along with Mim and Lis as they contemplate the challenges and fulfillment that com... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

34 min listen

A Social Worker, A Client, and a Long Journey of Support - Ep. 49: This one is a little different - join Lis and Mim for one story from two perspectives - the social worker and the client both! Hear the way Bek and Paul have worked together for over a decade, learned from each other, and journeyed through multiple cris... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

54 min listen

Holding the Space - Working with Young People Ep.05: Episode 05 of the Social Work Stories podcast explores the anonymous story of an amazing social worker who loved his role as a youth worker for an organisation helping young people using group work practice and youth participation. Join Mim and Lis on th... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

41 min listen

Relationship - the Change Agent! Ep. 09: We come to you with Episode 09 of the Social Work Stories podcast, along with a big hug to say, Happy world social work day 2019! On this episode you'll hear from a social worker who is engaging with a unique model of practice to help children and adults... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

44 min listen

Removing the Children, Receiving a Mug - A Child Protection Story - Ep. 06 Redux: Our team is taking a break to enjoy the Aussie summer and exhale after a long year. But we didn't want to leave you without. So please enjoy a replay of one of our favourite episodes, "Removing the Children, Receiving a Mug": Join your hosts Mim & Lis as... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

36 min listen

When a Baby Dies: Conversations in Birth and Death, Companioning and Memory Making - Ep. 40: A special episode that explores a difficult experience, and the complex work of supporting families through terrible loss. Join Lis and Noni (and Mim) as they tell a story about one of the most awful experiences imaginable. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murp... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

37 min listen

Abortion Care, Self-Reflection, Trauma, and Social Work Ep. 19: On this episode you'll get to hear the story of two anonymous social workers and their client in an abortion care service. There is a lot to unpack and bear witness to in this story, and so we ask that you take care of yourselves as you listen. Then join... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

47 min listen

Aged Care Social Work: Far Beyond Just Another Case Study Ep. 38: Join us for this episode as a social worker tells you the story of her time working alongside Brian. This is a moving, heartwarming, and compelling tale of a social worker going far and beyond the scope of her role, but also shining a light for all other... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

38 min listen

Decolonising Social Work Stories: A Supervision Session Ep. 14: Join Mim and Lis and their special guest Denika, as they explore and investigate decolonisation in the social work world. If you've ever wondered what social work supervision might sound like, then tune in and listen to this important and insightful conv... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

40 min listen

Touching Base - An update from the Social Work Stories Team - Ep. 43: Join your hosts Mim & Lis as they share an update from the Social Work Stories team. There are comings and going, plans and changes, and a lot of news to update you on. Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just sa... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

12 min listen

Leaving Violence - Finding the Power of Choice Ep. 18: This episode highlights the story of an amazing woman, her children, your social worker, and the incredible rediscovery of self, choice, freedom and joy. Join Mim & Lis as they investigate this experience of a woman leaving violence and the mountains cli... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

36 min listen

The Worst Scenario Possible - What Does the Social Worker Do? Ep. 24: A heart-wrenching story shared by your anonymous social worker. A four year old girl dies in the Emergency Department and you are the social worker supporting the family. What do you say? What do you do? Listen along with Mim & Lis as we bear witness and... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

46 min listen

Finding My Voice As a Social Worker Ep. 2: In episode 02 of the Social Work Stories podcast, your hosts Mim and Lis introduce an anonymous social worker who finds her voice as she does all she can to help a young man communicate. You're about to embark on a story of love, perseverance, advocacy, ... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

29 min listen

Social Work and Group Work: Where the Magic Happens! Ep. 29: She put her hands on the table and said, "You girls have saved my life, and I've even put mascara on for you." Come and listen alongside Lis and Mim to this magic-filled episode that looks into the world of an anonymous social worker and the group they a... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

33 min listen

The Worst Scenario Possible - What Does the Social Worker Do? Ep. 24 Redux (Ep. 65): A heart-wrenching story shared by your anonymous social worker. A four year old girl dies in the Emergency Department and you are the social worker supporting the family. What do you say? What do you do? Listen along with Mim & Lis as we bear witness and... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

47 min listen

An Antenatal Care Story: Happy Ending? Sad Ending? - You Decide. Ep. 13: As the title suggests, we're leaving the final decision up to you. Happy ending, or sad ending? You decide. Join your hosts Mim and Lis as they listen and learn from a social worker who's job it is to support a mum and dad who are making one of the harde... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

33 min listen

Social Work During a Bushfire - Safety in Chaos - Ep. 44: Join Mim and Lis, as well as our producer Justin, as they listen to a social worker share her story of working in a bushfire evacuation centre. Hear the way social work practice can support communities in the midst of a crisis, and the surprising way it... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

37 min listen

Eco Social Work and Climate Justice Ep. 28: This episode includes an interview which was recorded in late 2019 just prior to the terrible Australian bushfire disaster. Many of the points of view shared by the panelists became highly poignant in the following months. We believe you'll feel the same... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

43 min listen

Social Work in a Maximum Security Prison: A Story of Creative Practice in Social Work Ep. 15: When a social worker works in a maximum security prison, and she opens with the line - "He was really intimidating!", then you can be sure it will be a story worth listening to. Join your hosts Lis & Mim as they unpack the creative practice of another on... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

41 min listen

Working With Families of Children Who Use Violence - Reflective Practice in a Delicate Space - Ep. 45: Join our hosts Mim and Lis for something a little different - a conversation with a social worker who shares insight into her unique practice space, working with the families of children who use violence against their parents. This social worker talks ab... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

42 min listen

Social Work in a Royal Commission Ep. 21: Our first live podcast recording of the Social Work Stories Podcast, with your hosts Mim & Lis and guest social worker Gary Hampton. On this episode you get to meet Gary, a social worker positioned within the Australian Royal Commission into institutiona... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

42 min listen

Mental Health Social Work and the Great Australian Ratbag Ep. 51: Join Lis and friend of the podcast Bec for a story from a social worker who shares her experience of working in a mental health social work setting. The story revolves around a man who the social worker praises as an Australian Ratbag. Hear more about wo... by The Social Work Stories Podcast

43 min listen

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Removing the Children, Receiving a Mug - A Child Protection Story Ep. 06

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