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 […]
College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
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 […]
When autism meets the law
Professor Robyn Young is working to stop autistic people from slipping through the justice system cracks. An interaction with the police and the criminal courtsystem is […]
Inclusive education innovator awarded
Flinders University Education graduate, Associate Professor Kerry Bissaker’s award-winning research in education leadership is having an international impact. Associate Professor Kerry Bissaker (BSpecEd ’89, PhD(EHLT) ’10) […]
Equipped to lead transformative change
Saadia Adnan is igniting the process of transformation in Pakistan’s education system – beginning with its first ever national educational TV channel. Like many other countries […]