National Reconciliation Week: In This Together 2020

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

We encourage members to also consider their self-care during this time and understand the ongoing need to take care of ourselves and each other as we approach our work. This can take many forms but central to this is the ability rest and stay connected with family, friends and support systems. See our website for more updates on COVID-19: https://www.aasw.asn.au/social-policy-advocacy/covid-19-coronavirus

The AASW is transforming and improving the way you access member services and information - these include the closure of state offices and the adoption of "flexible offices".

Black Star Radio in Queensland speaks to Linda Ford about Indigenous Languages for breakfast radio. Follow Black Star Radio on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-289073557

An interview with Candice Butler, Queensland Branch Management Committee member celebrating IDOWIP and the UN-declared Year of Indigenous Languages - 2019