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People with A Disability in the Justice System Forum
Why do people with an Intellectual Disability Present in the Justice System and What Support is Available? People with an intellectual disability are at a significantly higher risk of interaction with the criminal justice system. This is due to their increased vulnerability to the influence and potential exploitation by others as well as a range of other factors. Once in contact with the justice system their ability to understand proceedings and navigate the system is compounded by various forms of…
Find out more »The Perils of Pauline (and Paul) – Elder Abuse/Elder Protection
If you have been following the Royal Commission on Aged Care Quality and Safety or read the Department of Communities Draft Response to the paper 'Responding to the Abuse of Older People (Elder Abuse)' you will be aware of the importance of the issue of elder abuse and elder protection and the need to develop strategies and protections to care for the elderly when they have been abused, financially exploited or neglected. This workshop will help you to o Learn about…
Find out more »Guess What – My Social Work Skills and Knowledge Gave Me Amazing Opportunities
The Society is pleased to bring you its first continuing professional education Forum for 2020. Guess What- My Social Work Skills and Knowledge Gave Me Amazing Opportunities in Non-Traditional Social Work Positions Come help us celebrate World Social Work Day and International Women’s Day and hear from four successful senior social work professionals share with us how they ‘made a difference’ by using their social work skills, knowledge, ethics, and values in some very non-traditional social work roles. Presenters: Jan Stewart,…
Find out more »Understanding and Managing Dependence – Is it Normal Human Behaviour?
The Society is delighted to present this new workshop, Understanding and Managing Dependence - Is it Normal Human Behaviour?, with Dr Bill Saunders. Dr Saunders is a Clinical Psychologist who is almost retired. In previous lives he has been an academic, specialising in ‘addiction studies,’ a clinician running alcohol and other drug services, plus head of psychotherapy and director of a private psychiatric facility that managed ‘co-occurring’ drug and mental health problems. As anyone who has ever attended one of Bill’s workshops know,…
Find out more »SPSW Explores CPE Via Webinars During Covid 19
SPSW Explores CPE Via Webinars During Covid 19 The members of the Continuing Professional Education committee are currently looking at how they can provide theSPSW CPE calendar of events via webinars and other virtual online platforms. Information will be provided as soon as these alternative educational activities have been organised. Contact the SPSW Executive Officer at eo@spsw.net.au
Find out more »Hopeful Loss: Ambiguous Losses of Mental Ill Health
Hopeful Voyager: Navigating Your Way through the Ambiguous Losses of Mental Ill Health SPSW is delighted to present this workshop by Dr Kanthi Perera, a Social Worker in the mental health sector. Kanthi has been the recipient of a number of awards – especially a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship in 2005 to study innovative programs that address loss and grief in the context of mental illness. The focus of which was to minimise the distress and trauma experienced by…
Find out more »UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING DEPENDENCE
Understanding and Managing Dependence: Is Addiction a Normal Human Behaviour? SPSW is delighted to present this new workshop with Dr Bill Saunders, a Clinical Psychologist in almost retirement. In previous lives he has been an academic specialising in addiction studies, a clinician running alcohol and other drug services plus a head of psychotherapy and director of a private psychiatric facility that managed ‘co-occurring’ drug and mental health problems. As anyone who has ever attended one of Bill’s workshops, know they are always…
Find out more »Webinar Family Violence Risk Assessment
Family Violence Risk Assessment: Identifying Perpetrator Patterns of Coercive Control - Webinar SPSW is delighted to present this two-hour webinar by Tori Cooke, a senior social worker known throughout WA and Australia in respect to working in the area of men’s behaviour change. The training will focus on o Exploring common definitions of coercive control o Using Biderman’s Chart of Coercion as a helpful resource o Unpacking common smokescreens that act as barriers to change. By the end of the…
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Stretching Your Work Practice, Maximizing Your Potential, Dealing with Your Professional Struggles
Stretching Your Work Practice, Maximizing Your Potential, Dealing with Your Professional Struggles SPSW is delighted to present this new workshop with Adam Peaty and Gail Green, both experienced social workers who have had careers in government, not-for-profits, and private practice. They will give you both some theoretical background and hands-on opportunities to review your career and to answer questions such as: Are you satisfied with how well you are working? Would you like to expand/enhance how you work? Are you…
Find out more »Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue
SPSW is pleased to present its latest workshop, Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue presented by Dr. Barbara Meddin, a well known and respected social work practitioner, supervisor, and trainer. This workshop is aimed at assisting human service workers to understand what vicarious trauma is and to develop the skills and knowledge required to realize they may be at risk of vicarious trauma or are experiencing it as a result of work they do. Goals of the workshop: Identify what is…
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