My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 9, 2022

Earlier this week, I wrote about what I do when I’m feeling restless or “off.” I think this self-awareness is important for everyone who is trying to understand themselves in a better way. Getting to know yourself is a lifelong journey, and there are many chances to get to know ourselves in a better way, almost daily. I mentioned that there are some things I try to do when I’m not quite feeling like myself, so I wanted to share them today as a chance for reflection, and h

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The New Social Worker

JUNE 9, 2022

Leadership is not for the faint of heart. Your commitment to the mission of your organization has led you to serve in this capacity. Never forget how worthy you are and the why behind what you do. Lead with authenticity, courage, and tenacity.

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Famcare

JUNE 9, 2022

Foster children face numerous difficulties. The overwhelming thought of removing them from their homes is stressful , but for many young people entering the social security system, this is only the beginning. As a result of the violence, many children have been forced to flee their homes. Most are forced to adjust to constantly changing settings because they are moved from one home to another.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JUNE 9, 2022

Join now to be a part of shaping the world you want to live in. The People’s Global Summit, ‘Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind’ starts in less than three weeks! June 29 – July 2. Registration options include free and full access to all the presentations and for you to make […].

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The Guardian

JUNE 9, 2022

Labor must move beyond the slogans and make the policy reforms necessary to improve life for older Australians in care Historically, aged care barely rates a mention in federal elections. Conventional wisdom says aged care isn’t a vote winner, so the spinners and speechwriters get away with shallow platitudes about better care for our elders and politicians are rarely asked to pony up any policy specifics.

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Social Care

JUNE 9, 2022

Tracey thought her fiancé was struggling with his father’s death but realised later he was experiencing psychosis. She describes how caring for him has brought them even closer together. Marking Carers Week , this wonderful blog, brought to us via our excellent friends at Rethink Mental Illness , reminds us that, while unpaid carers are doing an amazing job supporting loved ones living with mental as well as physical issues, they need support and understanding too.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 9, 2022

A woman holds a sign at a reproductive rights protest. Getty Images. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) reached a potential news audience of more than 860 million people in May, due to extensive coverage of the NASW Ohio Chapter’s successful legal push to get the town of Lebanon to not enforce an abortion ban and a Spanish language article on the states with the highest social work pay.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

JUNE 9, 2022

← Suicide among LGBTQ Youth: Risks and Prevention. When we think about what childhood for nonbinary youth may be like, we might think about bullying nonbinary youth in school, “coming out” to parents, and current political clashes about what schools are allowed to teach about gender and sexuality. But these images don’t represent the totality of anyone’s childhood and don’t enlighten us about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) in these children.

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The Guardian

JUNE 9, 2022

BBC investigation alleges assault and grooming incidents at homes, schools and housing run by firm Ministers are facing calls for urgent reform of the children’s residential care system in the wake of shocking reports of vulnerable youngsters being abused and sexually assaulted at homes run by a private firm making huge profits. A BBC investigation revealed a series of alleged safeguarding incidents in which youngsters were put at risk in homes, schools and supported housing run by Calcot Servic

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