Social Work | News & Events

In the world of online learning and virtual campuses, we have to think outside of the box on how to conduct a meaningful graduation. The Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work did just that, conducting an online graduation which was a joyous, profound and moving ritual involving 54 active screens, many families and friends and people from 5 continents!

Sourced from the Dulwich Centre, 'What to do at home during times of quarantine, a guidebook for adults by children' was created by a number of narrative practitioners who consulted children to create thus guide for parents during Covid19, including the Department of Social Work’s David Denborough.

The Australian government has promised a $1.1 billion health and domestic violence package to help protect vulnerable Australians during the COVID-19 crisis. But one of the most vulnerable groups of all, Aboriginal women and their children, may see little benefit at all.

Do you have an idea for making an impact in the community? Does it address a social, economic, environmental or cultural issue? You can project manage that idea into reality with a Student Engagement Grant of up to $10,000.

It’s only a matter of weeks since David Denborough, the Coordinator of the Master of Narrative Therapy & Community Work, met with Lou Harms to decide whether a two week intensive, with 35 people due to fly internationally in mid-March, should go ahead. They are both relieved to have decided to transform the planned face-to-face experience into an online adventure and develop a revolutionary mode of delivery, turning the Dulwich Centre into a film studio and even factoring in morale boosting online dance clips.

The Melbourne School of Health Sciences is committed to making a meaningful contribution to the COVID-19 pandemic and assisting those affected. While precautions can help 'flatten the curve,' students can also help to 'raise the line' of health care capacity by applying for a number of paid 'SASH roles' that Victoria’s health services are establishing.

It’s great to see commentary by Professor of Social Work, Cathy Humphreys published in The Age on 3 March, discussing her views on how the Clarke family murders highlight the failings of our custody system.

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Congratulations to Dr Bec Thornton and Dr Alicia McCoy.

Welcome To Melbourne 2020

After the success of last year’s inaugural Reunion Weekend we are delighted to present this year’s program. Reunion Weekend 2019 will take place on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November.

Physical activity programs for prisoners like sport and organised runs isn’t about being soft on crime, it is about helping people rehabilitate for everyone’s sake.