Social Work Spotlight

Yasmine Loupis
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This podcast features interviews with social workers in Sydney, Australia, showcasing diverse areas of practice, social work stories, successes, and challenges, and providing information on media and other resources that can be accessed to help inform and educate people who are curious about the profession or wanting a career change.

  1. 2d ago

    International Episode 28: Vesna (North Macedonia)

    In this episode I speak with Vesna from North Macedonia, with more than 20 years of professional experience beginning with volunteering in civil society organisations supporting people at social risk, where she discovered her passion for this profession. Throughout her career, she has worked with different groups, currently focusing on early childhood care, while also actively involved in international projects, non-formal education, and professional training as a lecturer and educator.  Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: The Streets Smart Model - https://streetsmarts.blogs.auckland.ac.nz/home/thestreetsmartsmodel/ Mellow Parenting program - https://www.mellowparenting.org/ eTwinning projects - https://school-education.ec.europa.eu/en/etwinning/projects Erasmus+ program - https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/ “Life Story Work: A Practical Guide To Helping Children Understand Their Past” (the English book related to Vesna’s approach when writing her own book) -  https://dokumen.pub/life-story-work-a-practical-guide-to-helping-children-understand-their-past-9781905664023.html Professor Ranko Rajovic’s work - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxbskgKBLFs Nikola Tesla Learning Centre Learning System - https://ntclearning.com/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wY4d2-IBCVeDtIivj514o8IPI3l9VsOk_89hl-hH2TA/edit?usp=sharing Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

    International Episode 28: Vesna (North Macedonia)

  2. Aug 28

    International Episode 27: Gülcan (Türkiye)

    In this episode I speak with Gülcan, a social worker from Türkiye, currently living in Serbia. Gülcan has worked in migration and refugee support, child protection, and emergency and crisis settings, with field experience in humanitarian responses during the COVID-19 period, the Syrian refugee crisis, and the 2023 earthquake response in Türkiye. She has also worked with vulnerable children and women living in camps and other protection settings in both Türkiye and Serbia. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Gülcan’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gülcan-güzel-171739196/ Sphere Standards training, especially for humanitarian and emergency response work - https://spherestandards.org/online-courses/ UNICEF’s online learning platform *Agora* (free and certified online courses, including training on child protection, migration, and emergency response) - https://agora.unicef.org/ European Solidarity Corps European Union humanitarian volunteering program - https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/young-people/volunteering-humanitarian-aid_en “The Swimmers” film, based on the true story of two Syrian sisters and their journey from war and displacement to finding a safe life in Europe - https://youtu.be/ObN4krVV20Y?si=YU5bMInrUMMMie_j This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KjPSYnopk5ApjKDNYn2YvGi09NLnGlfy_eB2bVHpe_E/edit?usp=sharing Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

    International Episode 27: Gülcan (Türkiye)

  3. Aug 15

    International Episode 26: Elizabeth (Romania)

    In this episode I speak with Elizabeth, a first-year PhD student at the University of Bucharest and early career practitioner. Elizabeth has participated in several exchange programs under the Erasmus+ framework, broadening her perspective on social work practices and international collaboration. She has worked in diverse roles supporting older adults and children with autism, allowing her to develop a diverse set of skills and a deeper understanding of different vulnerable populations. Elizabeth is particularly interested in initiatives that promote innovation, inclusion, community development, and evidence-based practice within the social services sector. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Elizabeth’s YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethfarca%C8%99  Elizabeth’s WordPress page - https://elizabethfarcas.wordpress.com/  https://ro.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-farcas-1909aa225  Elizabeth’s TikTok account - http://tiktok.com/@elizabethfarcas  Elizabeth’s Pinterest page - https://ro.pinterest.com/elizabethfarcas/_profile/  The Romanian Ministry of Labor, Family, Youth and Social Solidarity - https://mmuncii.gov.ro/ Bucharest’s social services agency - https://www.dgas.ro/  Romania’s National Agency for Payments and Social Inspection - https://www.mmanpis.ro/  Romania’s National Authority for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - https://anpd.gov.ro/web/  This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BURBqURLK8nHM_EaemK7_quQaogNVJaUaBs72vIzs0M/edit?usp=sharing Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

    International Episode 26: Elizabeth (Romania)

  4. Aug 1

    International Episode 25: Sophia (Germany)

    In this episode I speak with Sophia, a social worker, sexologist, and relationship counsellor from Germany. She has worked in child protection and youth services in both Germany and Australia, including child and family welfare services, therapeutic residential crisis care for children and young people, and specialised crisis support for girls who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Sophia has worked as a lecturer in sexology, and is the founder of Sexology Hub, where she offers sexuality and relationship counselling, individual coaching, as well as educational programs, workshops, and professional training for diverse audiences. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Trauma-informed work and recovery Sanctuary Institute - https://www.thesanctuaryinstitute.org/ Creating Sanctuary by Sandra Bloom - https://sandrabloom.com/book/creating-sanctuary-toward-the-evolution-of-sane-societies/ Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman - https://openlibrary.org/books/OL1563764M/Trauma_and_Recovery The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score Practical resources and research on sexual violence RAINN - https://rainn.org/ Caste-based discriminination International Dalit Solidarity Network - https://idsn.org/ International Cooperation Work Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire - https://fsi-ebcao.princeton.edu/sites/g/files/toruqf1411/files/media/freire.pdf Decolonizing Methodologies by Linda Tuhiwai Smith - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/decolonizing-methodologies-9781786998125/ Social Work Crisis in Berlin AG Weiße Fahnen, DBSH Berlin, GEW BERLIN "Die Berliner Jugendhilfe befindet sich im Kollaps" | GEW - Berlin - https://www.gew-berlin.de/presse/detailseite/ag-weisse-fahnen-dbsh-berlin-gew-berlin-die-berliner-jugendhilfe-befindet-sich-im-kollaps Sexuality and relationship counselling/therapy A Clinician's Guide to Systemic Sex Therapy by Gerald Weeks et al. - https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781315817392/clinician-guide-systemic-sex-therapy-gerald-weeks-katherine-hertlein-nancy-gambescia Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy by Hall & Binik - https://www.guilford.com/books/Principles-and-Practice-of-Sex-Therapy/Hall-Binik/9781462543397 Personal / Professional Resources Sophia’s open-access publication on Problematic Porn Consumption among Men: Males’ Lived Experience with Self-Perceived Pornography Addiction: A Qualitative Study of Problematic Porn Use - https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/2/1497 Sophia’s website - https://sexologyhub.com/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vmORcM52JnAuYjakfttLbPmLQHqEH2JH5fOPG8AmOC8/edit?usp=sharing Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

    International Episode 25: Sophia (Germany)

  5. Jul 18

    International Episode 24: Theo (Greece)

    In this episode I speak with Theo in Greece, with experience in refugee settings and now supporting people with disabilities. Theo is passionate and motivated to work with people in need, believing strongly in the power of community, working next to people and for the people. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) - https://pecs.com/picture-exchange-communication-system-pecs/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bFHrk9IdTg26k0HiGobKdEJqyffptQQQ9ZRaQ37OgPE/edit?usp=sharing Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

    International Episode 24: Theo (Greece)

  6. Jul 4

    International Episode 23: Susana (England)

    In this episode I speak with Susana, with over fifteen years working in frontline social care, as a social worker in children's and adults' services, and now as a Registered Manager for an independent fostering agency in England. Susana is also the creator of MyTappyPlace, a wellbeing platform designed specifically for frontline professionals. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Frontline’s national fast-track social work training programme - https://thefrontline.org.uk/ My Tappy Place - https://mytappyplace.co.uk/ EFT Universe (High Energy Health Podcast) - https://eftuniverse.com/podcast/ Lika Family Fostering - https://likafamilyfostering.co.uk/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YQU3DZV1lzdsKh6t_LIDzF3REDwTJe5A4a-P5FnOwI0/edit?usp=sharing Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

    International Episode 23: Susana (England)

  7. Jun 20

    International Episode 22: Emmanuel (Nigeria)

    In this episode I speak with Emmanuel, an early-career social work researcher from Nigeria, at the intersection of migration and mental health, with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master's degree in migration, and a strong interest in research. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Emmanuel’s published works on ORCID - https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2029-5857 Emmanuel’s ResearchGate profile - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Emmanuel-Onyemaechi-Ugwu?ev=hdr_xprf  Dibia Akwukwo Social Solutions Research Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-solutions-research-group-ssrg/posts/?feedView=all This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HRYWc2xZMFknYIGZyjpCJZ3iFGRbiSEMLjn6J_kDHRE/edit?usp=sharing Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

    International Episode 22: Emmanuel (Nigeria)

  8. Jun 6

    International Episode 21: Paul (Ireland)

    In this episode I speak with Paul, who has over 45 years experience managing child welfare and protection services in the statutory sector at local, regional and national level in Ireland. He currently operates as an independent consultant, specialising in serious case reviews, expert witness and policy development for state bodies and voluntary organisations. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Paul’s podcast ‘Life After Stalin - A Dubliner’s Diary’ - https://open.spotify.com/show/6kbfVumc19v9FgseoL17oC?si=771ba39bec374a22 Abstract for Paul’s article, ‘No Smoke Without Fire: The Presumption of Guilt in Child Abuse Assessments’ - https://www.nagalro.com/_userfiles/pages/files/paul_harrison_no_smoke_without_fire_article_g.pdf Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service - https://www.docchildandfamily.ie/ Dublin Simon Community - https://www.dubsimon.ie/ Paul’s memoir, ‘Hanged If You Do…: Reflections from a Career in Child Protection’ - https://www.orpenpress.com/books/hanged-if-you-do-reflections-from-a-career-in-child-protection/ This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/12DE2NhpOm7bMi0KS1OJHhABB_cCEuIGWRa4sJbRi4Uw/edit?usp=sharing Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

    International Episode 21: Paul (Ireland)
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This podcast features interviews with social workers in Sydney, Australia, showcasing diverse areas of practice, social work stories, successes, and challenges, and providing information on media and other resources that can be accessed to help inform and educate people who are curious about the profession or wanting a career change.

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  • Creator
    Yasmine Loupis
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    171
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Yasmine Loupis
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    Social Work Spotlight

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