QSW Social Work Newsletter June-July 2010 The Queensland Branch of the Australian Association of Social Workers

Carole Caswell, a valued AASW member and Beaudesert resident was voted ‘Courageous Australian’ by the local community. Carole is featured on the front of the 2010 White and Yellow Pages for the Beaudesert District….. see page 2

Winter Edition 2 From The Office

year— the mum of an ex work colleague. Interesting to see Hello how things pop up from unex- About the pected sources. Cover Every- I am one, going Theme: Many thanks this month go via the Courageous to Louise Farrell who assisted crazy Australians in the compilation of the tomato magazine. We really appreci- fiesta— Featured in photo: ate the help at short notice. Carole Anne Thank You Louise. La Tomatina—my younger Caswell daughter‘s choice, ERRRRGH Upcoming CPE but it could be fun (apparently Doug Burke‘s setting up in eye goggles are recommended, private practice, and navigat- as is a change of clothes!). ing the Medicare Maze on 24 Carole Caswell is known in the July. Places still available. She went to Pamplona recently Beaudesert community for selflessly and my eldest daughter had to helping others. As mother of a Margaret Morrell‘s Supervi- exert a strong influence to severely intellectually disabled son, sion for Supervisors Course-1 dissuade her from running with she was greatly concerned that there August 23-25.—is full, the the bulls— there are no bounds were no local services to provide next one will be in February. to my gratitude for that one. quality support for school leavers living with a disability. She worked What! holidays again? Kate will be back in the office! with other committed parents and the YES! I‘m off in August to visit Kate Lister will be filling in community to pioneer the establish- two old aunties (no that‘s not during my sojourn, which I really ment of Rural Lifestyle Options, to the name of a theatre produc- appreciate as Kate was doing support and care for people with tion, but my last 2 surviving this job when I joined and in- disabilities in the region. relatives in the UK—Billie is ducted me so what a relief—I 95, and Mary 86, one on don‘t need to train her! You will Through Carole‘s leadership, Rural each side of the family so be in good hands while I‘m Lifestyle Options has become an here‘s hoping we continue away. award winning agency which now the genetic tradition. employs 50 staff, providing accommo- dation, support, respite, training and Then I‘m off sailing in Spain Cheers, Storm employment opportunities for around with some people I met this 40 adults with a range of intellectual and physical disabilities. IN THIS ISSUE Despite losing her husband, Jeff, to From the Office ...... 2 cancer in 1998, Carole has maintained About Carole Caswell ...... 2 her energy and passion for assisting Clinical & Mental Health Group report ..... 3 people to realise their potential. President‘s Report ...... 4 Homelessness Survey ...... 4 Carole‘s outstanding achievements in EOI Centre Against Sexual Violence ...... 5 her voluntary role as the organisa- Q Health Update—clinical education ..... 6 Jenny Morrison evening ...... 8 tion‘s President for the past 15 years Media Matters ...... 10 were recognised in her 2007 Austra- Better Access progress ...... 11 lian of the year Regional Queensland Campaign Strategy AASW M/Hlth ...... 12 Local Hero Award. Research reminder ...... 13 Amovita Consulting ...... 14 Training—set up private practice ...... 15 Carole is featured in the Yellow and White Supervision training—North Qld ...... 16 pages of the Beaudesert District and the Items of General Interest ...... 18-21 profile is reprinted with many thanks to Online gambling line ...... 21 Yellow Pages® and White Pages®. Other training and conferences ...... 22 Call for Abstracts ...... 23 Branch Contact Information ...... 24

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AASW Clinical and Mental Health Johnson and Arch Bevis. Fransceska Jordon had a successful meeting with Arch Bevis and he is Interest Group supportive and interested in remaining in contact about this campaign. Members are advised if As I am sure all members are aware there has they have had correspondence with their MPs to been much activity by the AASW and by individu- write a further note, acknowledging the govern- als, since the initial budget announcement to re- ment‘s policy shift but requesting further commu- move social workers from the Better Access nication about policy development in this area. Scheme. Due to the successful advocacy of the AASW and individuals this decision has now been It was raised at the meeting that there is need for deferred to April 2011.This event has given a tre- assistance in communicating with the media and mendous spur to the importance of developing the the possibility of having a workshop of this was speciality, to articulate the position of mental health discussed and will be investigated. th st social workers. On 20 and 21 May there was an emergency combined meeting held of the private Overall this crisis is a real stimulus for us to better practitioners group and the clinical and mental define the specialty of mental health social work health social workers group. Doug Burke chaired and to assist in the development of the college of th the meeting of 20 and I chaired the meeting of the mental health social work. It is of significance that st 21 . This was the week in which the modification of the AASW now has a seat at the table of the re- budget changes had occurred, so there was much view of Better Access Scheme and that the gov- news to be digested. Sue Cumming kindly spoke to ernment is acknowledging the clinical skills of the meeting of 21st, relaying new from Bob Lonne social work. The e-bulletins of 27th May specify and national office. the questions which the AASW needs our help in

answering. It is vitally important that we do what th There was a further meeting on 10 June, as there we can to ensue there is not a disconnect be- is much more work to assist the AASW in articulat- tween the clinical work, the AASW and govern- ing a position for mental health social. ment policy.

It was pleasing to hear that a number of members If you are interested in being on the email list for of AASW had written to or seen their federal mem- this group please email me at ber of parliament. There has been letters written [email protected] . and or delegations to the office of Kevin Rudd, Wayne Swan, Andrew Laming, Kerrie Rae, Michael Sally Young—Convenor

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President’s Report—Sue Cumming

Dear Colleagues, to all branch members of the meeting which was held on the A small subgroup was formed with Queensland Social Work’s cover 10th June involving a group of 23 Ingrid Wagner as Convenor. The girl Carole Caswell is well known social workers held at the Queen- sub group members, namely, to many in the social work and sland University of Technology, Doug Burke, Kent Smith, Ingrid broader communities for her tire- Kelvin Grove Campus. Wagner, Glenys Smith & Jani For- less work in and commitment to est-Wyatt held a couple of tele- the field of disability. Carole has The main purpose of the meeting conferences prior to the Consulta- been recognised as a Courageous was to develop our branch strat- tion Day and consolidated contri- Australian by the producer of the egy to have the Government‘s butions to the paper from inter- White and Yellow Pages after re- original decision to remove Social ested Branch members. ceiving nominations from mem- Workers from the Better Access bers of her local community. Program overturned. Immediately Doug Burke and Jude Covell were Whilst Carole appears on the prior to the commencement of our the 2 Queensland Branch mem- cover of this year‘s Beaudesert meeting, all AASW members were bers, amongst the group of 35 directory which is distributed to advised in an email bulletin from social workers from around the Gatton, Boonah, Esk and Beaude- Kandie Allen-Kelly that a consulta- country who convened in Can- sert districts, this edition of tion day had been arranged by the berra on what could only be de- Queensland Social Work will en- Commonwealth Government for scribed as one of the momentous sure a much wider coverage of the AASW and OT Australia to days in Australian political history. her achievements as a community take place in Canberra on 24th It was against this backdrop that leader and social worker. June. Those present agreed to the consultation day proceeded. We salute you Carole. respond to the 10 questions as (Kandie‘s most recent National e- Better Access outlined in the CEO‘s Mental Bulletin provides the latest up- Health e-bulletin dated 27th May to date) so I won‘t attempt to reiter- In my last President‘s Report which Kandie had requested in- ate any of the outcomes here. (May, e-news Bulletin), I provided put. The responses would be de- an update of the Queensland veloped into a briefing paper and We gave an undertaking at our Branch‘s plan to have the Govern- would form the Queensland meeting of the 10th June that we ment‘s decision in relation to Branch‘s contribution to the Con- would reconvene the group of in- Better Access reversed. I subse- sultation Day. terested private practitioners and quently provided an email report

Queensland Youth Housing Coalition Inc could complete and send back the survey by the 23rd July (07 3876 2088/fax 07 3876 2168 2010. * [email protected]| ÿ www.qyhc.org.au This survey is being conducted by the Young Women’s Hous- As a key provider of services to young women who are homeless ing Group – a working party of the Queensland Youth Housing or at risk of homelessness, the Young Women’s Housing Group Coalition. (YWHG) invites you to participate in a survey about the experi- ences you had in terms of finding and/or accommodating young As such, if you choose to participate the information and opin- women from the 1st July 2009 to 30th June 2010 in a specialist ions you provide will only be used for the purpose outlined youth homelessness/SAAP service. above.

The YWHG is exploring the barriers to young women’s access to Your answers will remain anonymous and no individual re- specialist youth homelessness services (previously known as sponses will be used in the survey collation without the ex- SAAP) and your feedback will help us in achieving this goal. press consent of the participant.

The purpose of the survey is to examine the numbers of young Your privacy, personal details and responses will be respected women who are accessing specialist youth homelessness ser- in a manner consistent with the 10 Privacy principles outlined vices, their background and presenting issues. Further to explore in the Privacy Act 2000 (Cwth). what the barriers are to access. We hope to compare the survey data to our gendered analysis of data to be able to provide some The survey is being conducted through a web based survey preliminary analysis of young homeless women’s issues. This will tool (survey monkey), to access the survey simply click on the result in a report and provide guidance for further research and following link https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TGD7QKH lobbying. Thank you for your participation! The survey will take about 15 minutes. We’d appreciate it if you Young Women’s Housing Group

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President’s Report— continued... mental health professionals once Queensland Branch) met with one currently being developed and the outcomes of the Consultation of her senior officials. A letter sum- will be advised in due course. Day were clearer. We need to pur- marising the outcomes of the  The AASW will be consulted sue a strategy at branch level that meeting was forwarded to Ms on a Workforce Development is in line with the direction that the Apelt. We received a response on Strategy that is about to com- AASW is taking nationally in rela- 5th July. She highlights the follow- mence, that will examine the tion to Better Access. I look for- ing outcomes of the meeting: emerging needs of the depart- ward to reporting more about our  The dept will commit to consult mental workforce. strategic approach in the next e- with the AASW on issues that news. may be of relevance in relation to Preparation of a detailed sub- workforce development. mission Contact with Linda Apelt‘s  The department will commit to office forming an external Review Fotina Hardy, Branch Manage- panel to provide expert advice ment Committee member led a I reported in the previous e-news and input into the internal small team in the preparation of about our planned meeting with evaluation of the Child Safety an important national submission the Director General of the Depart- Support Officer to Child Safety by the AASW to the Australian ment of Communities, Ms Linda Officer Pilot. The AASW will be Law Reform Commission‘s Fam- Apelt. Whilst she was unavailable, invited to nominate a representa- ily Violence Inquiry. As the we (i.e. the Schools of Social Work tive to the Review panel. Terms ALRC‘s e-newsletter noted, ―the at QUT, UQ, the Australian Catho- of Reference, membership of the Attorney- General the Hon lic University and the AASW Panel and meeting schedule are Robert Mc Clelland MP, appreci- ates how important this inquiry is and how critical it is to capture the viewpoints of stake- Calling for holders‖ (June 2010.) Fotina Expressions of Interest— has invested a considerable amount of hours in not only initi- Centre Against Sexual Violence ating the response, but in organ- Management Committee ising the expert working group, the contracting of a consultant The Centre Against Sexual Violence inc. (CASV) is seeking Expres- and liaising with National Office sions of Interest from motivated women to join our dynamic and pro- and the National Social Policy gressive management committee towards the elimination of sexual Committee. In my view there violence in the Logan City region. CASV is a non-government organi- can be few better ways to dem- sation located in Logan providing onstrate the worth of the profes- education, sexual assault counselling and support for women 12 and sion and the professional asso- over who have experienced sexual assault. ciation than in responding to such requests through the Eligibility Criteria preparation of well argued, evi- Females 18 years and over; dence based and timely submis- Commitment to work within a feminist framework; sions. Ability to actively participate in governance of the organisation and attend meetings once a month; and Forthcoming Branch Elections Support and accept the Mission Statement of the CASV. Nominations for positions on the Desirable though not/essential Criteria Queensland Branch Manage- Experience or interest in working in an area that addresses social ment Committee will soon be justice issues for women; called. I would ask every one of Experience and knowledge of governance requirements of a commu- you to seriously consider how nity-based organisation; you can assist your local AASW Media communication skills; or Branch to build upon the work Academic research experience. that is currently being under- taken by nominating for a posi- The organisation aims for a diverse committee representation that is tion on the Branch Management reflective of the Logan community population. Committee. Many hands make light work as the saying goes. For further information and/or information package, please con- tact Debbie Aldridge on 3808 3299 or via email man- Until the August e-news. [email protected] Sue Cumming ADVERTISEMENT 5 President 6

Q Health Update—Clinical Education

Back Row (from L to R) Prof Robert Bland, Anne Curzon, Dr Ingrid Wagner, Christine Saxby, Sean Curley, Lara Denman, Roseanna Bone

Front Row (from L to R) Sue Cumming, Prof Karen Healy, Dr Judith Merari-Lyons, Mary Haire, Karen Innes-Walker, Plus Clare Fenner via Teleconference Peter Mowat Helen Redfern and Claudia Cunningham were apologies

Queensland Health Update fare and Social Work Associate clinicians and education providers as well as representatives from tertiary provid- Clinical Education Update 3 ers, the AASW and AIWCW . The group is chaired by

Professor Robert Bland and the AASW representative is “There are approximately 1360 FTE Social Clare Fenner. Other AASW members and Committee Workers, 40 FTE Welfare workers and 25 FTE members are also in key representative positions in this Social Work Associates employed throughout group. Queensland Health committed to assisting

Queensland Health clients to achieve an overall sense of sustained social, emotional and physi- Social Work Clinical Education at cal well-being”.1 AHCETU

Clinical Education Advisory Group The two Clinical Education Programs for Queensland Health Social Work, Welfare and Social Work Associate The AASW is assisting Queensland Health So- clinicians are currently being rolled out by AHCETU are: cial Workers, Social Work Associate and Wel- fare Officers (SWWSWA) to deliver Safe, Sus-  Clinical Education Modules & Capability Framework tainable and High Quality Social Work, Clinical (ACCET) Practice. The Allied Health Clinical Education  Clinical Education and Training Project (Clinical Edu- and Training Unit (AHCETU), ClinEdQ, invited cator Program) the AASW to have a representative on their So- cial Work, Welfare and Social Work Associates ACCET update Clinical Education and Training Advisory Group. The Group which held its inaugural meeting in The ACCET program has almost finalised a Clinical Edu- February 2010 meets bi-monthly. cation Model on ―Psycho-Social Assessment‖ for Social Work, Social Work Associate and Welfare Workers. Lara The terms of reference (currently in draft) states Denman and Peter Mowart, Principal Project Officers that- ―The role of the Social Work, Welfare and have been working very hard to develop this model. The Social Work Associates Clinical Education and program is a six hour overview on the complexities of Training Advisory Group is to provide strategic undertaking Psycho-Social assessments which aims to advice in relation to the professional education assist this workforce with the analytical and conceptual and training needs of Queensland Health Social tools 4 required to undertake assessments. The program Work, Welfare and Social Work Associate clini- is also designed to be able be broken down into smaller cians across all districts and areas of profes- sessions, and / or used within supervision. Peter and sional practice, considering available evidence, Lara will shortly looking for Senior Social Workers in QH data and consultation.2 ― who are interested in trialling the module and its re- sources. For further information about the ―Psycho-Social The group consists of a range of stakeholders Assessment‖ please contact both internal and external to Queensland Health [email protected] or including Queensland Health Social Work, Wel- [email protected] . 6 7 Update continued . . .

The ACCET business Case has been finalised and A copy of this business case can be sent out if AASW submitted by AHCETU Principal Project Officers members are interested. proposing clinical education initiatives and strate- [email protected] gies for the 2010/2011 financial year. Four Strate- gies are outlined in this business Case, and include Clinical Educator Program both new and continuing strategies. The two highest Update priorities are-  developing an appropriate methodology to con- April 2010 saw the clinical educators, Clinical Spe- struct a Capability Framework for Queensland cialists and Principal Projects Officers come together Health (New) and to discuss key outcome measures for the program.  to construct and electronically publish a Capabil- Strategic, Operational and Evaluation methods plan- ity Framework for Queensland Health Social ning occurred around the following performance Workers, Welfare and Social Work Associates measures: (New). a. Support and Increase of Student placements b. Support and Retention of New Graduates c. Workload associated with clinical placements Clare Fenner is the AASW representative on this d. Rural and remote areas access to Clinical Edu- Advisory Group. She has been on the AASW NTH cation and e) Clinical Governance. QLD Branch Committee of Management for 2 years, is currently the NTH QLD Branch Ethics Looks like Clinical Education for Social Workers, So- Group Convenor and last year was a member of cial Work Associates and Welfare Officers will de- the AASW QLD and NTH QLD Social Work 2009 velop even more momentum as we step into the 2010 Conference Organising Committee. Clare has held -2011 Finical Year. a Clinical Social Work Position in Queensland

Health for 12 years and last year was a part of the The QLD and NTH QLD Branch will keep you Principal Project Team which assisted to develop updated on what‘s happening in QH Social Work two of the first Social Work, Social Work Associate Clinical Education so watch this space!! and Welfare Officers Clinical Education Projects

for AHCETU. Clare Fenner

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6th Jenny Morrison Memorial Lecture—May 13

Reflections on Jenny Effective and broad career Morrison as a person Jenny's sunny disposition showed even in face of implementing major, diffcult and professional social organisational change. She engendered a worker sense of optimism and confidence in what she did. She was strategic and organised as a thinker and leader. She never rested on We all remember her for her high her laurels. Over a long career, she was standards for human services and effective in improving outcomes for her impatience as a social work people across many fields - disability, professional with anything less. housing, human and health rights, child and

family welfare. Warm curiosity

We remember Jenny Morrison for her warm cu- Inspirational riosity. That warmth came naturally to her. Her As a manager, Jenny inspired others but she never over- sunny disposition, her easy laugh (sometimes whelmed them. She saw people's potential. She genu- an occasional snort) and her twinkling blue inely wanted to know their passions. She was able to nur- eyes evoked her love of Moreton Bay, a child- ture their strengths. Jenny knew the value of mentoring hood spent sailing and in later life pride in her and took satisfaction in developing others. very own tinny. She had a great sense of fun and enthusiasm for life and she brought that to Jenny continues to inspire in many ways. I know every work. Sue Cawcutt remembers Jenny making time I manage an extra length of freestyle - I think to my- her birthday present of 2 jam tins and a long self Jenny would be proud! string in recognition of the many corridor kilometres they trod between their respective Annual Event to commemorate her life offices at the Health Rights Commission. We celebrate Jenny‘s lifelong commitment to excellence,

at the Jenny Morrison Memorial Lectures in May each Ongoing learning year. The event is presented by the AASW (Qld), UQ Her curiosity meant a commitment in her work to Social Work and Human Services ALUMNI and UQ ongoing learning and an eagerness to put good School of Social Work and Human Services, in addition ideas into practice. I remember Jenny establish- to some initial funding from Jenny‘s family and friends. ing a successsful evaluation forum for housing staff. It was something which just took off! From her fellow work colleagues: People wanted to share and do better. Jenny Julie Conway (in housing research and evaluation) made that a comfortable and valued endeavour Lou Conway (in disability services) in the organisation. Sue Cawcutt (in the consumer health area)

Lindy Morrison

Lindy Morrison was the guest of honour at the sixth annual Memorial Lecture for her sister Jenny. We know Lindy as a band member of the Go-Betweens—who played at the official opening of the Go Between Bridge in Brisbane on 4 July 2010.

Lindy expressed her delight in attending the occasion. She managed to reconnect with many of Jenny‘s friends and colleagues and her own social work connections. She and our MC Matt Foley reminisced over dinner about their pioneering roles as social workers in the early days of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services in Brisbane.

The only drama of the night was the wrong jacket going home with someone and a bit of detective work to discover who had inadver- tently made off with it – all was well and the black jackets made it Top—Left to Right back to their rightful owners. Karen Struthers and Lindy Morrison Above—Matt Foley, Lindy Morrison, The evening took place in the very mellow surroundings of the Robert Bland Stevens Bonnin Room at Emmanuel College, UQ, St. Lucia. 8 9

JMML—Lecture & Dinner celebration

Metho Drinker by Judith Wright

Under the death of winter's leaves he lies who cried to Nothing and the terrible night to be his home and bread. "O take from me the weight and waterfall ceaseless Time that batters down my weakness; the knives of light whose thrust I cannot turn; the cruelty of human eyes that dare not touch nor pity." Left: Karen Struthers Under the worn leaves of the winter city Above: Matt Foley safe in the house of Nothing now he lies.

The speakers His white and burning girl, his woman of fire, creeps to his heart and sets a candle there Guest speaker Minister Struthers focussed on the impor- to melt away the flesh that hides from bone, tance of understanding what works and why in our programs to eat the nerve that tethers him in time. and practice to address social disadvantage. She acknowl- He will lie warm until the bone is bare edged Jenny Morrison‘s contribution in her current portfolio and on a dead dark moon he wakes alone. area to the evaluation of housing programs. It was for Death he took her; death is but this;

and yet he is uneasy under her kiss Matt Foley reflected on the early days of social work in Brisbane and as MC for the evening commended Karen‘s and winces from that acid of her desire. commitment and passion for the profession. In wrapping up what was a very insightful and entertaining talk he quoted a a relevant poem ‗Metho Drinker‘ by Judith Wright.

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Media Matters Summary of objectives & http://www.aasw.asn.au/publications/ achievements—Karl Charikar

Acknowledgement of the Branch Letter sent to I wanted to re-cap the objectives we had for the Kevin Rudd on the Better Access issue: day, as well as the longer term policy lines. At the end of the day we anticipated that:  DoHA and the Minister‘s office will have a bet- ter understanding of the roles, skills, expertise, experience and innovation in Social Workers and OT‘s practice.  Members will know what is to happen with their feedback  We will have a program of further consultation  We will all have a greater understanding of the funding arrangements available to assist in de- livering good outcomes for those with mental health issues.

Kandie‘s sense is that we have achieved a great deal of these:  DOHA and the Minister‘s office told us how valuable your information was and provided specific feedback to her about your contribu- tions being useful;  We know they want your feedback to inform the Better Access evaluation and to shape the new ATAPS funding;  Kandie is involved in the Better Access and ATAPS consultations reference groups but we don‘t know how individual members will be in- volved, except that you have Georgie‘s email address and phone number;  I think we know more about what they want to do with ATAPS, I think we know they haven‘t worked out a lot of the important details (for example are GPs the gatekeepers? They said it wasn‘t yet decided. How much is available to a social worker as part of a package? They don‘t yet know) Again, there are opportunities for us, as the AASW and as individual members, to continue to influence this in the future.

Just to reiterate the policy objectives we have, so we can assess how well the Government is hear- ing these (we were never expecting to achieve all of these in one day, but having these will help us decide on our next steps).

Policy lines are:  we want any decision about Better Access to be informed by the outcomes of the Review which reports at the end of this year;  we will fight for social workers to remain part of Better Access while it exists;  we expect to be treated equitably compared with other professions;  we've also said that whatever mental health policy the government wants to introduce it must be client-centred, flexible, integrated and responsive to community needs.

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Better Access Program—progress

Reflections on the AASW & OT Govern- Taree. This very successful service would be jeop- ment Consultation Meeting 24/6/10 ardised with the removal of Medicare funding. During the meeting, SWs and OTs addressed all of I thought I would add some personal reflections on the concerns that members had raised in surveys and this meeting, to complement the official reports by group discussions. A number of points were raised the AASW CEO and other participants. about the different referral and remuneration rates amongst the various professionals under Medicare. 35 Social Workers and 16 Occupational Therapists, The point was also made that the Budget decision representing the diversity and depth of the profes- had reinforced the divisiveness of this debate. A fo- sions, met together with DoHA senior officials on an rum such as this should have been fully focussed on unexpectedly momentous day in Canberra, when all the positive development of improved mental health focus was on the political changes. Despite this, the services, instead of spending time educating the Gov- Health Minister‘s Chief of Staff also attended our ernment about the long standing, well accepted pro- meeting for an hour, answering our passionate and fessional roles of SWs and OTs. challenging questions. The group participated in an activity whereby small One question that was asked a number of times was groups addressed the question of what was good ―Why the decisions and what were they hoping about Better Access and what should be changed. to achieve?‖. DOHA officials indicated they could DoHA officials were advised that SWs and OTs ap- not answer the question as the decision was not preciated the many benefits oaf the Better Access theirs. The Chief of Staff acknowledged that they Scheme and that they did not want this scheme or had been poorly advised and that they wanted to their role in it to be removed. They also received work with SWs and OTs to rectify the situation. strong messages about ATAPS – that it was not a like for like replacement; that the skills needed for As part of the agenda, selected SWs and OTs gave case management were different and specific and not short presentations. Michelle Bihary, OTA, gave all SWs or OTs had these skills or would utilise these the first excellent presentation addressing issues for in their private practices; that clinical SWs and OTs both professions. See her presentation on our web- wanted to work clinically in mental health with their site. Three social workers also gave excellent pres- expertise and skills; and that SWs and OTs had men- entations. tal health expertise to match other professionals.

Assoc Prof Jenny Martin presented a summary Outcomes of information gleaned from the research from  DoHA officials had gained a much better under- the DOHA funded CPE project. (Members were standing of the SW and OT expertise and roles in surveyed for this). Jenny highlighted that approx mental health 80% of Medicare accredited social workers had  Member feedback about Better Access and the more than 10 years experience in mental health. It consequences of the proposed Budget changes was stressed that if SWs and OTs were removed was provided directly and in writing by members to from Medicare then in that room alone, nearly 1,000 DOHA officials years of mental health practice experience would be  Member input was provided about the limitations lost to the mental health system. of ATAPS and what would be needed for a new ATAPS program. It was clear that DoHA had not The second social work presentation was by an thought through many of the details for the new indigenous health social worker, Bindi Bennett, funding. who described how she was able to work in her  Members were assured of their valuable contribu- community in private practice in a way that was not tion to mental health in both the public and private possible within the public sector. She highlighted sectors and of DoHA‘s commitment to work with how her background and approach enhanced the us in the future to improve mental health services. delivery of service to her clients and the usual public health approaches failed to make these connec- Way Forward tions. She also highlighted how these services to It is hoped that this meeting was the beginning of a many indigenous clients would be lost if Medicare more constructive relationship between the Govern- access was terminated. ment, DOHA and the SW and OT professions. Mem- bers are encouraged to continue their lobbying of the The third social work presenter, Fay Keegan, Government and Opposition and in their approaches described how she and other medical and allied to GP Divisions and community organisations that will health professionals had established a non- support our roles in mental health. government integrated mental health service in Doug Burke 11 Convenor Private Practitioners Group 12

Better Access Program—latest from AASW MH

Campaign Strategy - Mental templates for local media releases etc. Health The Budget Appropriation Bill will need to pass Parlia- ment. This usually occurs by November but the timing will 12th July, 2010 depend on the Federal Election. We already have the commitment of the Greens and Independent Senator Dear Kerril, Xenaphon to vote against the relevant measure and/or put up amendments to it. The AASW will need to secure It‘s been a while since you received an e- the support of the Coalition formally, and seek support newsletter from the Mental Health Team. from Senator Fielding. The Government needs both inde- Like most members we have been very busy pendents and the Greens to support a measure for it to as part of the AASW team, working hard for pass the Senate if the Coalition opposes it and the make the campaign to keep social workers in the up of the Senate will not change this year, even if there is Better Access program. a Federal Election (Senate change over date is always July 1). In any event it‘s hard to envisage a senate where Have you had a chance to look at the docu- the ALP can get an easy majority. ments from the Consultation with DoHA held on 24 June for mental health social workers We are researching exactly what amendments would be and occupational therapists? The links to required to the Better Access legislation and if these do these documents were sent in the National e in fact require Parliamentary approval or can simply be -Bulletin from the CEO, Kandie Allen-Kelly, declared by the Minister. If there are particular amend- to all members on 9 July. ments which need to be passed by Parliament again this gives us opportunities to lobby the Senate in particular, Georgie Harman, the First Assistant Secre- but also ALP backbenchers. tary responsible for this work has set up a dedicated email address for members to Demonstrating Public Concern provide their views, case studies and articles and any other relevant research etc. in rela- Here are some suggestions of actions we can all take tion to the Better Access initiative as well as and we will provide you with the resources to assist you suggestions on the design and implementa- in doing these: tion of flexible care packages under ATAPS.

Members: The dedicated email address is  Writing to MPs / candidates [email protected]  Asking GPs to write to the Minister and their local Many members have shared their thoughts MP about research proposals relevant to the  Requesting GPs contact their Divisions, to write to Better Access program, so with these in the Minister and their local MP mind we wanted to update you where we  Continuing to build the list of supporting organisa- are with the continuing campaign. tions  We are looking for members to suggest other activi- AASW Campaign strategy ties as well  Contribute to the research below

Lobbying AASW: The political process involves a number of  AASW lobbying visits to key MPs and Senators steps, and each provides us with an oppor-  A joint media conference in Parliament with support- tunity to make our case heard and seek the ing organisations (ACOSS has already agreed to meaningful support of politicians from all participate and to ask their members to support us) parties.  Writing a report which is targeted to get media cover-

age There will be a Federal Election sometime in  Continuing to build the list of supporting organiza- 2010 and we can use this as an opportunity tions to get commitments from all parties, and to get support from candidates from all major  A ‗mass social work lobby‘ day in Parliament, where parties in all seats. We will need members‘ we get members into Parliament to hold meetings activities to engage their local candidates with MPs and Senators and will need to resource this with template  Coordinate the research below letter and AASW briefings for candidates,

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Research ing back at their case notes for a set period (e.g. 3 months) and itemising such ‗non- Context: clinical‘ work for each client over this time.  We have around 3 months to deliver research or  To work with a researcher at a school of evidence social work and with final year social work students to undertake qualitative research  We already have a lot of strong case studies which with a small number of MHSWs and their members have sent in since May, these provide us clients. with a powerful set of voices

 Members are a resource which we need to mobi- The above projects are part of a range of re- lise both for research and for campaigning search proposals that have been suggested. That  The Government is about to commission research doesn‘t mean that we have discarded the others. including a client satisfaction survey of SW clients Some require more time than we have to under- and interviews / a survey with MHSWs. The take them eg a National Consumer Survey would AASW will be active in setting the parameters of hold more credibility for an independent body to this research so we don‘t need to replicate this conduct this research over a reasonable time- unless we think it is weak or missing something. frame (say 12 months minimum) This may also Our CEO, Kandie Allen-Kelly will be involved be a project for which we may seek external fund- through the Better Access review reference group. ing.  We already have the data from our recent CPE Survey on MHSWs skills, qualifications, practice We will continue to converse with you about approaches. Many of you have reported not receiv- these further projects in the future. ing these e-bulletins, and we've been investigating what may be causing problems. I therefore want to Last, but not least, there are other interesting provide here the links to messages delivered since things happening in the world of mental health, so the budget, so that you have access to them as we will send out our usual mental health much as possible. e-newsletter in the next week to keep you up to date. AASW Research proposals are:  To continue to write up the case studies and the Kind regards annotation of those case studies, as a way of providing the voices of members and of clients.  To continue to research the national and inter- Elizabeth national literature on the effectiveness of social Elizabeth Sommerville Mental Health Profes- workers‘ clinical interventions for people with sional Officer Mental Health issues. Telephone:03 9642 2519  To ask members to complete an online survey Mobile: 0417 538 447 on aspects of their practice (demographics, cli- www.aasw.asn.au ent information, reason for referral, outcomes etc) and ‗wrap around‘ work for clients, by look-

Research Reminder

Finally, Just a quick reminder that The University of Newcastle is asking our members to participate in a study of barriers and facilitators to the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) in the human services.

The study is being conducted by social work researchers at the Research Institute for Social Inclusion and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle. They are seeking our members‘ help in completing an online survey. The survey is similar to one which has previously been completed by other human service professionals such as General Practitioners and other allied health professionals.

Researchers are very keen to interview people regarding their own experience of EBP implementation in the human services. Please note that you can participate in an interview without having completed a sur- vey. All enquiries are welcome. You can complete the online survey available at

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RG7GQJQ or contact Elyssa Joy, on 02 49215223, email: Elyssa Joy on [email protected]

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Saturday 24 July 2010 Creating a Successful Social Work Private Practice & Navigating the Medicare Maze #

Presented by Doug and Sharon Burke for intending and existing private practitioners

Venue: Brisbane, 17 Ross St, Paddington 9.30-12.15 Navigating the Medicare Cost: Navigating the Medicare Maze (2.5 CPE Maze # (2.5 CPE pts) points) (all quoted GST inclusive) $85 AASW members / $95.00 non members This workshop remains relevant, despite uncer- tainties about social workers‘ future participation Creating a Successful Social Work in the Better Access to Mental Health Program. Private Practice (4 CPE points) Accreditation as a mental health social worker is $300.00 Members / $350.00 non members likely to continue to be the basis for future gov- ernment mental health social work practice stan- Discount Total for 2 workshops: dards for participation in other programs. $375.00 (GST inclusive) AASW members / $435.00 (GST inclusive) non members Who should attend? Social Workers, who are:  setting up or in private practice Register: www.aasw.asn.au/events/category/qld  seeking a better understanding of Medicare or phone 07 3369 9818 and the benefits for clients  facilitating referrals for clients The full Saturday workshop incorporates both half-day  wanting to gain accreditation as a mental workshops tailored to private practitioners, as re- health social worker. quested by rural, regional and interstate members. It covers You may choose one or both workshops.  What Medicare changes mean for Social Workers Presenters:  How do social workers facilitate client referrals Doug Burke is the Convenor of the Qld AASW Private  How do social work clients access these Practitioners Special Interest Group and has worked in services? private practice for over 20 years.  Social Workers and other service providers in the Medicare system He is an accredited mental health social worker, a  What are the new skills Social Workers need to registered Medicare provider and provides counselling, participate and build private practices? group work, training and education and consultancy  The mental health social worker accreditation services for a wide range of private and public sector process organisations.  Tips on how to complete the application

Sharon Burke has extensive experience in leadership roles within the public sector and in managing Doug‘s 12.45 – 5.00 Creating a Successful practice. Social Work Private Practice (5 CPE pts)

Program: A high proportion of small businesses fail be- cause of a lack of planning! This workshop takes 9.15 am Arrive, tea and coffee available a business planning approach, utilising a social work perspective. It is as relevant for those al- 9.30—12.15 Navigating the Medicare Maze ready in practice as those intending, as it pro- (with morning tea at 11-11.15) vides the skills to survive and thrive!

12.15—12.45 Lunch & Networking (lunch included)* It covers 12.45—5.00 Creating a Successful Social Work  Business Planning Private Practice  Finances (with afternoon tea at2.45-3.00)  Business Structure  Practice management * lunch may be included either at the end of the 1st work- shop, or prior to the 2nd workshop—please advise us.  Marketing and generating referrals  Action Planning for success

RSVP BY 20 JULY15 AT THE LATEST 16 Margaret Morrell goes north... NORTH QUEENSLAND 3-day Supervisor Training for Supervisors Course-1 facilitated by Margaret Morrell (Reg..SW, M.A.N.Z.A.S.W)

CAIRNS 4-6 OCT 2010 Venue: Rydges Plaza, Cnr Grafton & Spence St TOWNSVILLE 1-3 NOV 2010 Venue: To be advised MACKAY 24-26 NOV2010 Venue: To be advised

CUT OFF DATE FOR REGISTRATION: Cairns 2 AUG, Townsville 30 AUG, Mackay 20 SEPT.

Time: 9.00—3.30pm on EACH day (Morning tea and lunch provided)

Cost: Members AASW ($675.00) Earlybird $624 if paid by 2nd August 2010 (Incl of GST) Non-Members ($699.00) Earlybird $651 if paid by 2nd August 2010 (Incl of GST)

RSVP* Only 18 places are available in each venue. It is essential that you attend all three days of this course. To secure your place, please pay at the time of registration. * Cancellation policy on registration form.

About the training This supervision training course will benefit anyone who wants to start supervising and current supervisors who want to know more about models and frameworks for supervision. The course is practical, practice- based, interactive and fun, and covers:

 The tasks, purpose and components of good quality supervision  A variety of models of supervision  How to establish and maintain a trusting, productive supervisory relationship  The value of the negotiated agreement or contract.  The core supervisory skills – the Supervisor‘s ―Toolbox‖  How to promote reflective practice with supervisees.  How to effectively review and evaluate the supervision relationship.  The Supervisor‘s Role in enhancing Ethical Practice

This course has run for many years in New Zealand and Australia, and is popular with social workers, nurses, OTs, physiotherapists, managers, chaplains, & others who are responsible for providing professional supervision.

About the presenter Margaret (BA Hons, Dip.Soc.Wk) has a wide range of experience in statutory, NGO and hospital social work. She has more than 30 years experience as a supervisor & trainer. She runs a variety of workshops for both supervisors & supervisees, and is regularly contracted to provide supervision training in physical and mental health environments, government departments and NGOs in Australia and New Zealand. Margaret has pre- sented papers at conferences in New Zealand & Australia, & has published articles on a variety of aspects of supervision. Margaret‘s workshops receive consistently positive evaluations for both the material presented and for her training style.

Examples of evaluations of Margaret‘s supervisor training courses: ―Margaret held my attention for the whole three days‖ ―This is honestly the best course I have ever been on‖ ―Margaret‘s passion for supervision is inspiring‖ ―Now I feel equipped and confident to start supervising‖

Margaret Morrell, PO Box 5037, Christchurch 8542, New Zealand Phone: +6421 0262 6082. Australian address: PO Box 1265, Milton, Qld 4064. Phone: 0439 209 062 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.margaretmorrell.co.nz

 RSVP & request registration form AASW (NQ) email [email protected]  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A NORTH QUEENSLAND BRANCH CPE OFFERING, NOT QLD.

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Cardholder’s Signature ______Please return this form to: AASW (Nth Qld) Cancellation Policy AASW Nth Qld Branch Cancellation may be made in writing to AASW Nth Qld prior to August 2nd however a 10% administration fee P O Box 2011 will apply. After August 2nd 2010 no refunds will be given, however you are welcome to transfer your registra- tion to another person. Please advise AASW Nth Qld of the change in writing providing name and contact de- Mackay Qld 4740 tails of the new participant. AASW (Nth Qld) reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient registrations Phone: 0428 489 683 or conditions beyond it’s control. AASW (Nth Qld) will not be responsible for any travel or accommodation costs incurred. Where AASW (Nth Qld) cancels a course, a full refund will be provided. Thank you. [email protected]

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The Australian Rural Queensland Council Health Education of Social Service— Network Regional Conference

The ARHEN has just released a new publication ti- CAIRNS 12-14 Aug tled ‗A Bright Future for Rural Health – Evidence- Day 1: focuses on improving service delivery to re- Based Policy and Practice in Rural and Remote Aus- gional and remote Queensland with speakers such tralian Health Care‘. The document covers the fol- as Mick Gooda, Sandra, Harding, Clare Martin and lowing areas: clinical services; Indigenous health; Leanne Knowles. mental health, and; service delivery. These stories Days 2 and 3 are packed with music, art, storytelling have been gathered from across the nation and pro- and dance workshops as well as inspiring speakers vide insights into the future of rural health in Austra- such as Marcus Pedro, Aunty Di Roberts, John Brad- lia. You can find this publication at ley and Maggie Dent. These 2 days also cover the www.arhen.org.au/publications/docs/ early childhood reform agenda, child protection and bright_future_13_Apr_10.pdf building blocks for resilience. For more information and conference registration please visit www.qcoss.org.au/ Blunders Board Game The Australian Association This engaging, interactive and edu- of Gerontology (SA and NT cational board game teaches chil- divisions—conference dren aged 5+ about social etiquette 12-13 August in DARWINI and manners. The game is espe- cially suited to children with ADD/ Theme: ‗The Ageing North‘. ADHD and special learning needs and assists with improving their character, values, social skills and This 2 day event invites aged manners. The game consists of various scenarios care providers, professionals, policy makers, advo- within and out of the school setting where characters cates, researchers, students and older people them- Bobby, Brenda, Billy and Becky Blunder improve selves. The exciting 2 day program includes some their manners. This fun game promotes etiquette excellent keynote and plenary presentations, and standards and universal values, such as not to bully, interactive workshops. For more information and reg- tease or gossip. Blunders is ideal for kids with differ- istration on the conference please visit ent learning styles and abilities and can be played at www.aagNTconference.com or contact the confer- home, school and within any social organisation. The ence managers on 02 6650 9800 or email price of this great resource is just $73.95AUD which [email protected] includes GST, postage and handling. This product is available from www.thebrainary.com/

Memory Games for Groups

Association of Chil- This practical handbook features 80 dren‘s Welfare Agen- adaptable games for use with older cies Inc (ACWA) people, individuals or groups of all Conference—2-4 Au- ages. gust in SYDNEY The games can be used: Theme: ‗Building a Child  as part of a social activities program, specifi- friendly Australia: cally for reminiscence purposes, Responding to Vulnerable Families‘. Various interna-  to keep people orientated to the world around tional keynote speakers, national speakers, panels them, and concurrent sessions will explore current children,  to exercise memory skills, youth and family support issues and services. Some  or as the prelude to discussion so that individu- of the international keynote speakers include Robbie als can share difficulties and explore methods Gilligan (Ireland), Ian Sinclair (UK), Robyn Munford of aiding memory. (NZ), Aron Shlonsky (Canada), Deborah Ghate The price is just $98.95AUD, including GST, postage (Ireland) and Marion Brandon (UK). More information and handling. To order please visit and registration http://www.acwa2010.com/ or www.thebrainary.com or phone 1300 931 644. contact the ACWA Conference Managers +61 2

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Insurance The Insurance Law Service—new Bright Minds to Law FREE SERVICE Champion Mental Health Service The Consumer Credit Legal Centre Leading researcher, Asso- has just launched the new Insurance ciate Professor Dr Kim Meyer, and behavioural con- Law Service providing free information, legal advice sultant, Dr Madonna Tucker, have been appointed and referral on insurance matters. The new website as Directors of the Open Minds board and will make includes fact sheets, sample letters and multi-lingual a vital contribution to the people of Queensland liv- publications. Free telephone legal advice is also pro- ing with a mental illness or acquired brain injury. Dr vided to anyone in Australia on insurance law mat- Meyer is the Director of Research at the Centre of ters or disputes involving insurers. For more informa- Excellence for Behaviour Support and Dr Tucker tion please visit http://www.insurancelaw.org.au/ or runs the Challenging Behaviour Mentoring Program, to provide feedback email [email protected] both at the . The board and management of Open Minds are delighted to welcome these sought-after specialists to the or- Community Door ganisation. For more information on Open Mind‘s programs and The Centre for services please visit the Open Minds website Philanthropy and www.or phone 07 3896 4210. Nonprofit Studies has recently produced three inter- esting legal case notes of particular relevance to the Sector. These are now publically available through Latest Edition of Perspectives on the Community Door website Migrants Released www.communitydoor.org.au The first case note illustrates the degree of liability The latest edition of Perspectives on community venues face when a member of the pub- Migrants has been released. lic suffers an accidental injury when on their prem- 'Settlement outcomes for Humanitarian Program ises. The second one covers the valuation of com- Migrants - Experimental estimates from the Migrants munity buildings and the impact this has on the level Statistical Study' provides information on various of council rates payable. The third case note looks at demographic characteristics of Humanitarian Pro- the level of advertising of an AGM that is required gram Migrants, including: state of usual residence, particularly when an organisation has grown sub- religion, family composition, family composition and stantially outside its original geographic footprint. To English proficiency. Information on various settle- find out more about Community Door please visit ment outcomes is also presented, including: educa- www.communitydoor.org.au/group/board-snippets tion, employment, occupation, income and volunteer work. Perspectives on Migrants can be found on the ABS website.

International Labour Association Conference Adopts New Labour Stand on HIV and Aids Special Collection – Same Sex Domestic and Family Violence Governments, employers and work- ers meeting at the annual confer- The Australian Domestic and Family ence of the ILO adopted a new inter- Violence Clearinghouse has re- national labour standard on HIV and leased a special collection of research and re- AIDS - the first international human sources on domestic and family violence in same rights instrument focusing specifically on the issue in sex relationships. While victims of same sex inti- the world of work. The standard is the first interna- mate partner violence may experience the same tionally sanctioned legal instrument aimed at forms of abuse as heterosexual victims, they may strengthening the contribution of the world of work to also be subjected to additional threats and abuse universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care specifically related to their sexuality or gen- and support and contains provisions on potentially der. They may also experience specific challenges life-saving prevention programs and anti- around accessing assistance. The collection in- discrimination measures at national and workplace cludes research and resources related to: service levels. It also emphasizes the importance of employ- response, legal and legislative issues, victims and ment and income-generating activities for workers perpetrators, narratives and online resources. To and people living with HIV, particularly in terms of view the collection click here. continuing treatment. For more information click on the website www.ilo.org/global/ and go to the media and public information section.

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Australian Government— Cancer Learning

A one-stop, easily accessible Confronting Racism in Culturally and Linguisti- online portal for cancer care infor- cally Diverse (CALD) Communities Report mation, professional development resources & learn- ing activities for all health professionals, trainees & The Confronting Racism in Communities project ex- students. plores the experiences of racism in CALD communi- For professionals ties in Queensland over a three year period. The re- The sample professional development pathways and port contributes to enhancing our understanding of other information in this area of the hub are designed the nature of racism and to provide an evidence base to guide individual practitioners to: for policy making and program design to support  develop and undertake your own cancer care pro- those who experience it. The report was launched by fessional development plan Rev Frank Brennan SJ AO. To find out more contact:  Identify suitable learning activities Percy Lawrence on 07 3109 6810 or email  place your own professional development in the [email protected] context of the requirements of your profession as well as the organisation and cancer care network to which you belong. Release of Education Policy For networks A template is provided as a tool and starting point for The draft education policy has been released for pub- organisations and networks to implement profes- lic discussion. The policy focuses on securing indi- sional development programs to help meet service vidualised learning for every child and student. It con- delivery priorities. The template is designed for use solidates school funding in a student-centred funding in conjunction with the Cancer Care Professional entitlement which is allocated to parents. The new Development Framework policy structures resources so that schools will com- http://www.cancerlearning.gov.au/plan/index.php pete to attract students with learning and develop- mental deficits. It would ensure that by 2020 all teachers must have a master's degree or extensive New publication from learning and leadership experience in non-school the Australian Rural settings. Additionally, by 2020 it would require 20% of A Bright future for Health Education public schools to have their educational leadership Rural health... Network titled: and management outsourced to foundations, non- government organisations, and parent associations 'A Bright Future for Rural Health - Evidence- as publicly funded no-fee "independent public Based Policy and Practice in Rural and Remote schools" or "charter schools", with a licence to em- Australian Health Care' - found at ploy diverse educational and management strategies http://www.arhen.org.au/publications/docs/ to provide a greater range of options for parents and bright_future_13_Apr_10.pdf students. Please click here to read and comment on This book is a compilation of research presented in a the policy. www.civilsociety.org.au/PFC/Policy03.htm user-friendly format under the following topic areas:  The stories  Clinical services

How Can We Prevent Child  Indigenous health Abuse? Join us for a conver-  Mental health sation on 29 July, 6-8:30pm  Service delivery in Brisbane.  Workforce development We will be discussing how we can prevent child  Background and project objectives abuse from occurring. To set the scene the film Polly and Me will be shown. Polly and Me is based on hun-  Project method and selection dreds of true stories, woven together into the life of  The people an 8 year old girl. In less than 25 minutes the film explores the consequences of drug addiction, domes- tic violence, child abuse and neglect. After the film a National Child Protection Clearing- panel of experts will discuss the questions about what house publications happened to Polly and what we can do to prevent Two new resource sheets have been child abuse. There will also be the opportunity to net- added to the Clearinghouse website: work before and after the screening with drinks and Effects of child abuse and neglect for canapés. To register download the attached form and children and adolescents, & either email it to [email protected] or fax it to 07 Effects of child abuse and neglect for 3846 1999. For further information about this event adult survivors please contact Catherine Baker: 07 3846 1888. www.aifs.gov.au/nch/pubs/pubs.html 20 21 Items of General Interest—continued

Us and Them: Muslim BOOK: Innocence Revisited: A Christian relations and so- Tale in Parts cial harmony in Australia "Child sex abuse is known to be Staff and students of Social one of the greatest contributors to Work will find a recent publi- later mental illness, substance cation of mine "Us and abuse, self harm and suicide. I Them: Muslim Christian relations and social har- hope Dr. Cathy Kezelman's story mony in Australia" by the Australian Academic will encourage others to create a Press, of great interest. The publication has been safer and more caring world for recommended as a reference to all NSW and South children." Prof Freda Briggs AO BRIG- Professor of Australian government and private schools, and Child development. is being nominated for the Prime Minister's Book Award in 2010. Dr. Cathy Kezelman, a busy and competent GP, loses her niece in a car accident. Cathy, then 43, Several of the chapters contain findings from a becomes progressively more immobilized, suffering nationally funded survey conducted in a large num- panic attacks and a deepening depression. She had ber of schools including Protestant, Catholic and been long aware that she had no memory for 10 Muslim throughout Australia. years of her childhood but for the first time, this defi- cit troubles her. Confused, scared and unable to We would value you drawing students‘ attention to practice Cathy eventually seeks help from a clinical the publication, Australian Academic Press : http:// psychologist. www.australianacademicpress.com.au/Publications/ Books/4-921513190.html For more information please contact Jo Costello 03 9681 7275 or [email protected] or, Melbourne University bookshop link: http://www.bookshop.unimelb.edu.au/bookshop/p? Dr. Kezelman is available for talks – please con- AU.ata//all tact Liz Copping on P: 03 9699 1041 M: 0400 699 Abe W Ata (Dr) 104 E: [email protected] Australian Catholic University

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TRAINING AND CONFERENCES (from other providers) Please research non-AASW events to ensure they meet your needs

Check out these providers: 23 July 2010 2 August GOLD COAST – Bond Uni BRISBANE – Runcorn Encompass Family & Cyber Bullying Symposium & ACWA 10 – Association of Chil- Community Training Providers Lunch dren‘s Welfare Agencies Con- www.efac.com.au An opportunity for communities, ference 2010 schools, families and students to Theme ―Building a Child Friendly QCOSS http://www.qcoss.org.au listen to a panel of field experts Australia: Responding to Vulner- and work together to address cy- able Families‖. Exploring current ACOSS http://www.acoss.org.au ber-bullying. Contact Caitlin: cait- children, youth and family support [email protected] RSVP issues and services. Lighthouse Training Calendar by 16 July 2010 Confirmed International Keynote www.lighthouseresources.com.au Speakers include Robbie Gilligan /training.asp (Ireland), Ian Sinclair (UK), Robyn 29 July (6-8.30pm) Munford (NZ), Aron Shlonsky PPL Education Services BRISBANE (Canada), Deborah Ghate www.ppleducation.com.au Join us for a conversation – (Ireland) and Marion Brandon ―How can we prevent child (UK). Visitwww.acwa2010.com Australian Childhood abuse?‖ & FILM ‗Polly and Me‘ to register now!. Foundation (Trauma, child Polly and Me is based on 100‘s of abuse seminar program) true stories, woven together into www.childhood.org.au the life of an 8 year old girl. In less 5 Aug & 7 Oct 2010 than 25 minutes the film explores BRISBANE – Runcorn Kent Smith & Peter Brennan – the consequences of drug addic- Self Care: Investing in your Well TOOWOOMBA-based training tion, domestic violence, child Being and Performance Work- [email protected] abuse and neglect. After the film a shop panel of experts will discuss the presented by Dr Craig Hassed Not for Profit Network questions about what happened to from Monash University For more www.nfpn.com.au/events/ Polly and what we can do to pre- information: phone 1800 009 462 index.html vent child abuse. There will also www.lighthouseresources.com.au be the opportunity to network be- Psychology fore and after the screening with http://www.psychology.org.au drinks and canapés. To register 12-13 August email [email protected] contact ‗The Ageing North‘ AAG North- Pathways Health & Research Catherine Baker: 07 3846 1888. ern Territory Conference Centre www.pathwayshrc.com.au DARWIN Earlybird 15 July 30 July www.aagNTconference.com

CAIRNS 19 July 2010 ACT ACT ACT – Find out for BRISBANE – Bardon yourself why ACT is becoming 12-14 Aug Understanding Voices, Delu- such a popular cross-discipline sions & Paranoia Peter Bullimore CAIRNS intervention QCOSS Regional Conference Morning workshop for relatives, The Australian Psychological So- Day 1: QCOSS: Building a better friends, students and those sup- ciety FNQ Branch Presents 2 con- future—Improving service delivery porting a person in their recovery. secutive Acceptance & Commit- for regional and remote communi- Afternoon workshop for people ment Therapy 1-day interactive- ties. Day 2: Strong Communities experiencing voices, delusions and workshops — Deadly Future. Day 3: Strong paranoia. Contact Robyn or ACT An Experiential Introduc- Communities — Deadly Future Donna: 1800 660 116 RSVP by 16 tion 1www.psychology.org.au/ Register at www.qcoss.org.au/ July 2010 Events/EventView.aspx?ID=6617 Article.aspx?type=event&id=7004

ACT with Addictions or contact Donette Fanti on 07

http://www.psychology.org.au/ 3004 6903 14, 21, 28 July 2010 RSVP 7/7 Events/EventView.aspx?ID=6618 BRISBANE Simone Fischer (B Pysch. Hons) Palliative Care Short Course is an ACT practitioner in private Contact Claire: 3634 5352 or practice. continued > > > clairemasingham@ cancerqld.org.au

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13 August August - November 2010 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS QLD – tba BRISBANE Industry Consultation Forums Australian Institute of Commu- Teaching and Learning – Respite Coordination compe- nity Practice and Governance Conference – 26-28 Sept 2010 tency Development Project New training calendar just re- Not a training session – this is an leased including various courses Deadline 9 July opportunity for Community Ser- in grant writing, holding effective CAPE TOWN vices Stakeholders to provide meetings, running campaigns, You are invited to share your detailed feedback on the pro- community fundraising and more. knowledge, experience and ex- posed draft additions to the For more information: pertise in student field practice. CHC08 Training Package based www.ourcommunity.com.au/ This conference aims to facili- on their experience with the work training/calendar.form tate collaboration and exchange functions of an intake and respite information on social work edu- coordination role. cation, training, research and https://www.cshisc.com.au/ 26 Nov 2010 practice. More info: http:// index.php SYDNEY WEST www.aceconferences.co.za/ Are Mental Health Services Kill- tlc_2010.htm ing thinking? - Redbank House 16-20 Aug & 13-17 Sept 2010 annual Conference BRISBANE – New Farm A lot of interest already gener- Conference 4th Asia Pacific Deep Quality through Optimal ated, book early. Regional Conference of the Individual Service Design RedbankConfer- International Association for This course aims to support qual- [email protected] Suicide Prevention – 17-20 ity development in the design and November delivery of person centred ser- vices to people with disabilities 17-20 Nov (earlybird 17 Sept) Deadline 5 July 2010 and their families. Course space BRISBANE BRISBANE limited to 30 participants. Please 4th Asia pacific Regional Con- Suicide Prevention: A Dialogue complete an Expression of Inter- ference of the International As- across Disciplines and Cultures. est by 2 July. Contact Margaret: sociation for Suicide Preven- Abstract submission now 5 July. 3844 2211 or email tion. www.suicideprevention2010bris [email protected] www.suicideprevention2010brisb bane.org/ ane.org/rego.asp

30 September Strengths & Assets Summit BRISBANE—UQ 2010 Conference (AFaCS) and Critical Reflection in Supervi- 2nd Asset Based Community sion: A Workshop for Field Development Asia pacific Educators, Supervisors, practi- Conference (ABCD) 2 over- tioners and Students. lapping days (30 Nov-3 Dec) Presented by Prof Jan Fook of Earlybird 30 Sept. the Australian Association of So- cial Work and Welfare Education. Deadline 12 August 2010 RSVP Matthew at NEWCASTLE, NSW [email protected] Fostering meaningful dialogue between practitioners, research- ers and policy makers. www.newcastle.edu.au/summit

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