University Centre for Rural Health

University Centre for Rural Health North Coast Excellence in Education and Research University of Sydney, Southern Cross University, University of Western Sydney, University of Wollongong with the North Coast Area Health Service NSW You are cordially invited to participate in a half day forum: World Social Work Day Forum: Tuesday 17 th March 201 5 8:45 am to 12:00 pm at University House, 61 Uralba Street, Lismore (opposite Lismore Base Hospital Emergency Department) Social workers and all those interested are welcome to attend. 8:45 Registrations 9:00 – 10:00 Dr Mim Weber - Trauma Informed Care followed by Q&A 10:00 - 10:45 Morning tea (provided) and networking 10:45 – 12:00 Professor Karen Healy - The biomedical revolution an d social work practice: Where to now for a bio-psycho-social approach to social work followed by Q&A Mim Weber B.A., B.Soc.Admin., Ph.D., Mental Health Program Coordinator, NNSWLHD. Mim’s background is in Social Work. She has worked in education, disability, health and welfare and research in both remote and rural locations. Mim has qualifications in psychology and social administration, and a background in working with families and carers, and people impacted by domestic violence and trauma. Mim also worked for 6 years as the coordinator for the Northern Rivers Eating Disorders Service. Trauma informed care is a concept that acknowledges the prevalence and impact of trauma histories in peoples’ lives. Health professionals need to be aware of trauma history and the impact trauma has on peoples’ lives. They need to respond appropriately whilst supporting people to get the help they need without inadvertently retraumatising people in the process. Karen Healy B.Soc.Wk. (Hons. ) Ph.D., National President of the Australian Association of Social Workers, Professor of Social Work at the University of Queensland & a Board Director of The Benevolent Society. Karen’s professional interests are in the theory and practice of social work, child and family social work and in professional leadership. She has 28 years’ experience as a practitioner, educator and researcher. Over the last two decades, biomedical technology has revolutionised our understanding of human health and illness. Many of the practical, ethical and legal implications of these technologies are unresolved. Karen’s presentation will - outline how the revolution in biomedical technology is reshaping health and welfare services - critically examine the impact of this revolution on bio-psycho-social approaches to health care - discuss how social workers might critically and constructively respond to the biomedical revolution in ways that continue to advance the psycho-social dimensions of service users’ lives. For more information, please contact Mel Gregory 02 6629 4539 (Tues-Fri). To register, please send the attached registration form to Larisa Barnes, project officer Allied Health: [email protected] or by FAX on 02) 6620 7270 by March 10 th , 2015 University Centre for Rural Health North Coast Excellence in Education and Research University of Sydney, Southern Cross University, University of Western Sydney, University of Wollongong with the North Coast Area Health Service NSW World Social Work Day Forum Tuesday 17 th March 2015 9:00 am to 12:30 pm University House, 61 Uralba Street, Lismore (Opposite Lismore Base Hospital Emergency Department ) Name Email address Daytime Your Health Profession Phone Practice Location / Department In what year did you qualify for your profession? __________ About you How long have you worked in the North Coast region? (yrs): ______ Have you supervised students in the past 12 months? Yes /No Would you like to be on an email distribution list for information About the about other UCRH education events? Yes / No UCRH Would you like training in student supervision? Yes / No I have no special dietary needs Catering I require the following special dietary considerations please (e.g. gluten free, vegetarian, etc.)______________________________ Registration is free - numbers limited. This event is sponsored by the University Centre for Rural Health. Happy World Social Work Day! With thanks for all you do ☺ Please return this registration form as soon as possible to: [email protected] th or by FAX on 02) 6620 7270 By the 10 March, 2015 For more information please contact Mel Gregory 02 6629 4539 (Tues-Fri) or Larisa Barnes, Project Officer Allied Health [email protected] 02 6620 2145 .

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