Finding and fostering social justice for all
Families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds can experience another layer of complexity and vulnerability when engaging with our state’s child protection system. The need […]
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Disability is no barrier to success
More than a decade ago, Bruce Meatheringham (BBehavSc(Hons) ’22), who is autistic with a learning disability, was working in a factory and had never thought that […]
Creating inclusive workplaces across the board
It is with great sadness that Flinders University has learnt about the recent passing of Michelle Candy. Michelle was a force of nature; her passion […]
Tangible support for our most vulnerable
After completing her Masters in Social Work, Rikki Cooke (BBehavSc(Psych) ’14, MSW ’17) knew she wanted to do more for at-risk children and their families, so […]
Using soft skills to build a strong team
It was the inclusion of ‘Educational Leadership in Rural Areas’ in her Educational Leadership and Management major that got Diana Kambuaya (MEd(LeaderMgmt) ’13) over the line […]
Country calling for Master of Social Work
South Korean Master of Social Work graduate Larry Kim (MSW ’21) has made the town of Port Augusta his home, having completed a rural placement in […]
Shaping the care of students in boarding schools
For 40 years, Richard Stokes (BA ’80, DipEd ‘81) has helped shape the care of students within Australia’s boarding schools. When Richard first took part-time work […]
Developing resilience in others
Psychology graduate Nicky Brand has been making a huge impact in supporting at-risk young people in Australia and the UK. After graduating with a Bachelor of […]
Shaping young lives through PE teaching
As Head of Curriculum at Wilderness School, Brad Snell (BEd(UP/LS) ’08) loves going to work each day. He counts himself lucky that he has found a […]