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 […]
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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 […]
Doing something every day to help others
Investing care to ensure a better future for students, refugees and Indigenous Australians has been a tenet of more than 40 years’ work and service by […]
Friendships that last the distance
Arts graduate Glenda Shaw forged foundational friendships at Flinders. Connecting through mutual classes or share housing, friendship expert Glenda Shaw (BA(Hons) ’77) established friendships during her […]
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 […]