Reflections from the frontline of an emergency
After a bushfire swept through the Pinery township north of Adelaide in November 2015, Department of Human Services Social Worker Leanne Fenton was among those first on the ground to support the...
View ArticleRecognising our wonderful social workers on their special day
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment to improve the world. – Anne Frank Hayley Green thinks the theme for this year’s World Social Work Day on 15 March of Promoting the dignity...
View ArticleSocial Workers in the spotlight
Department of Human Services General Manager Hank Jongen said today’s World Social Work Day is an ideal opportunity to recognise the effort put in by the department’s passionate social workers. “The...
View ArticleProviding support to young people through shared experiences
This week, 8-17 April, is National Youth Week. The theme is ‘it starts with us’, something Tim Boroughs, a social worker with the Department of Human Services, can relate to through his own experience...
View ArticleJudy reflects on importance of social workers on flood anniversary
Social workers play a vital role in the Department of Human Services’ response during an emergency. After floods left most of Queensland in devastation five years ago, Social Work Program Manager Judy...
View ArticleSocial Worker making a difference for domestic violence victims
Department of Human Services staff member Andrea Mills was recognised by the Gold Coast community for her work in helping the city deal with domestic violence. Domestic violence is a huge issue in the...
View ArticleLife changing results for homeless customers
Every year, in the first week of August, Homelessness Australia coordinate Homelessness Week. It’s a week to raise awareness of homelessness, the people who experience it and the issues they face....
View ArticleBraving the cold in Tweed Heads for a great cause
At 3am Thursday morning the temperature in Tweed Heads was a brisk 9 degrees. While most locals were rugged up in the comfort of their bed, Ann McConnell and eight of her colleagues at the Department...
View ArticleFamily and Domestic Violence Strategy receives Secretary’s Award
On Tuesday 13 September, Department of Human Services Secretary Kathryn Campbell acknowledged the significant work done within the department to raise awareness of family and domestic violence....
View ArticleWorld Social Work Day 2017
On World Social Work Day the Department of Human Services recognises and celebrates the important role social workers have in the department providing support to all Australians. With over 700 social...
View ArticleCombating Youth Homelessness
Every night, around 105,000 people are homeless or sleeping rough across the country, with almost half of those… The post Combating Youth Homelessness appeared first on MEDIA HUB.
View ArticleCelebrating culture and community this World Social Work Day
This World Social Work Day, Department of Human Services’ staff member, Yasmin, reflects on why she became a… The post Celebrating culture and community this World Social Work Day appeared first on...
View ArticleYouth Week 2018
Danielle is a Social Worker and Dan is a Community Engagement Officer. They both work for the Department… The post Youth Week 2018 appeared first on MEDIA HUB.
View ArticleSupporting the homeless across Australia
Tonight around 116,000 people are homeless, some bearing the brunt of a harsh winter and sleeping rough on… The post Supporting the homeless across Australia appeared first on MEDIA HUB.
View ArticleTownsville community spirit shines on World Social Work Day
February saw Townsville face its biggest natural disaster in recent times when it was hit by floods that… The post Townsville community spirit shines on World Social Work Day appeared first on MEDIA...
View ArticleSocial workers support bushfire victims
Social worker Rod Painter has heard some incredible stories of survival during his time in bushfire ravaged areas… The post Social workers support bushfire victims appeared first on MEDIA HUB.
View ArticleSocial workers supporting Australians for over 75 years.
As the bushfire disaster swept across Australia, Central NSW Social Work Manager Cheryl Jenkins began work on the… The post Social workers supporting Australians for over 75 years. appeared first on...
View ArticleCoronavirus Conversations – Help for Families
Coronavirus has impacted families in unexpected ways, with many relationships under stress. In the latest Coronavirus Conversations podcast,… The post Coronavirus Conversations – Help for Families...
View ArticleBraving the cold in Tweed Heads for a great cause
At 3am Thursday morning the temperature in Tweed Heads was a brisk 9 degrees. While most locals were… The post Braving the cold in Tweed Heads for a great cause appeared first on MEDIA HUB.
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