Building bridges for connected communities
Nasir Hussain (MSW’16) is passionate about supporting, connecting and empowering new migrants. He has been working in the Department of Child Protection supporting children and […]
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
A holistic approach to learning and care
After many years as a counsellor and numerous management roles across health and education, David Wild (MSW ’15) moved into his first Chief Executive role leading […]
An agent for change recognised
Kerry Beck’s (BSocWk Grad Entry ’05) dedication to helping vulnerable children and their families is what drives her to play the long game of improving the […]
A champion for Indigenous progress
In an era when a new generation of Aboriginal leaders carry such great responsibility, Professor Simone Ulalka Tur (MEdSt ’02, PhD(EHLT) ’18) provides a compelling voice […]
Habits, routines and rituals can be the key to self-care for psychologists
Gareth Furber (BPsych(Hons)’02, PhD(ClinPsych)’07) is a psychologist and after a decade of working in child and adolescent mental health, took on the role of e-mental […]
Just keep moving in life – from PE teacher to principal
The journey from university student to high school principal didn’t follow a typical trajectory for Todd Watson (Bed(MidSecSch),BHlthSc ’12). Todd explains, “When I was younger, […]
Igniting a passion for learning in remote communities
Amanda Greenhill’s (Bed(PrR-7),BA ’22) journey into the world of education is testament to the transformative power of pursuing one’s passions, even later in life. “I actually […]
Teaching our boys to be Goodfellas
After a career full of twists and turns, each adding to a broad skillset, Jack Ellis (BEd(MS),BA ’11) now finds himself using those teaching and […]
Learning and growing in rural teaching
Skye Beauchamp (BEd(Sec),BHlthSc ’11) credits her Loxton High School physical education teacher, Rick Garrad, as the inspiration for her own career path as a physical […]