Hi Podcasters,

This is Episode 3 (Part 2) of my conversation with Professor Linda Briskman.

Here we discuss further the importance of a Human Rights focus for social work research and practice within the context of working with Asylum Seekers & Refugees here in Australia.

In light of the last few weeks of disturbing news coming from the Manus Island detention centre, Linda discusses ‘wicked policies’ and politics, plus the challenges of ‘dual loyalties’ facing the social work profession within this space.

As always – Thanks for listening.

Ben.

 

Hello Podcast Listeners,

In Episode 3 (Part 1) of the Social Work Discoveries podcast Professor Linda Briskman talks to me about some of her experiences of social work research and being invited by Aboriginal Communities in Australia to help share the stories of our Nation’s first peoples. She highlights why a human rights focus is integral to social work practice and research, and encourages social workers to have a critical review of who we are ‘working for’ and for what purpose are we conducting research.

Keep an ear out for her insights into Narrative and Oral History methodologies, as well as her thoughts on ‘dual loyalties’ and how social work as a profession responds to ethical practice.

Episode 3 (Part 2) continues with a discussion on research and practice with Asylum Seekers & Refugees in Australia.

I hope you find this helpful. Thanks for listening.

Ben.

 

Hey Friends,

Here’s Part 2 of my conversation with Professor Jim Ife of Western Sydney University.

If you haven’t already… make sure you go and listen to Part 1 of Episode 2 so that you’re up to speed.

Here you will hear Jim paint a picture of how social work research might better serve our communities, our social work practice, and ultimately the world.

Once again, thanks for listening!

Ben.

References & Recommended Reading:

Crotty, M 1998, The foundations of social research: meaning and perspective in the research process, Allen & Unwin, St Leonards NSW.

Ife, J 2012, Human rights and social work: towards rights-based practice, 3rd edn., Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne VIC.

Ife, J 2016, Community development in an uncertain world: vision, analysis and practice 2nd edn., Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne VIC.

Klein, N 2014, This changes everything: capitalism vs. the climate, Simon & Schuster, New York.

Meadows, D (ed.) & Club of Rome, 1974, The Limits to growth: a report for the Club of Rome’s project on the predicament of mankind, Universe Books, New York.

 

Hi Social Work Discoveries Listeners,

Here’s Episode 2 (Part 1) of my conversation with Professor Jim Ife from Western Sydney University.

In this episode Jim discusses the need for social workers to embrace community development, and start looking towards alternative ways to support our communities in this tumultuous and finite world.

Thanks for listening!

Ben.

 

References & Recommended Reading:

Crotty, M 1998, The foundations of social research: meaning and perspective in the research process, Allen & Unwin, St Leonards NSW.

Ife, J 2012, Human rights and social work: towards rights-based practice, 3rd edn., Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne VIC.

Ife, J 2016, Community development in an uncertain world: vision, analysis and practice 2nd edn., Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne VIC.

Klein, N 2014, This changes everything: capitalism vs. the climate, Simon & Schuster, New York.

Meadows, D (ed.) & Club of Rome, 1974, The Limits to growth: a report for the Club of Rome’s project on the predicament of mankind, Universe Books, New York.