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What happens when you have no means to pay for a funeral? - Ep.96
October 20, 2026 · 44 minOnce called 'pauper's funerals' or 'desititue funerals', the practice of supporting someone who has died to access after-death care and funeral support is still very much in the remit of social workers in Australia. So, what happens when…
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Social Work and Organ Donation - The Art of Observation, Stillness and Advocacy - Ep. 95
July 17, 2026 · 37 minIn this rich and moving episode, an experienced intensive care social worker invites us into the often unseen world of organ donation. She walks us through the delicate, extended process—from the first traumatic moments families arrive in…
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It's about the small acts of grace: An on-call social work story - Ep. 94
August 20, 2025 · 34 minFor all the social workers who work on-call, this episode it for you! This is a very special episode with a very special "anonymous guest"... We think you might guess the voice, but you will have to listen along to fully work it…
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Social Work and Hope in Action - Ep. 93
May 19, 2025 · 35 minIn this powerful episode, a pediatric social worker shares her profound insights into hope as an active social work intervention. Working with children facing complex health challenges, she explores how hope isn't just a concept, but a…
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New Grad Social Workers - How to Land the Perfect Job - Ep. 92
October 31, 2024 · 40 minMim and Lis hear from a new graduate social worker who landed a position in a rural Allied Health Graduate Program. The social worker shares her journey, from initial hesitation to embracing the unique opportunities and challenges of rural…
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International Social Work and the Practice of Cultural Humility - Ep. 91
September 6, 2024 · 42 minJoin Mim and Lis as we hear a story from an Australian social worker who took his child protection experience and practiced in Türkiye, working with urban refugee populations. He reflects on the challenges of applying Western social work…
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Centring the Child’s Voice - Social Work in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - Ep. 90
June 19, 2024 · 42 minJoin Mim and Lis as we hear an interview with two social workers from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. These passionate social workers discuss the crucial role of social work in family law cases. Their social work story…
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A Case for More Social Workers in the Disabilities Space - Ep. 89
April 30, 2024 · 40 minIn this episode, Lis and Mim delve into a rich practice story from a social worker in the disabilities space, supporting a mother and her children experiencing domestic violence, while working to meet the high support needs of one of the…
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Discharge planning: Social justice in action - Ep.88
April 2, 2024 · 48 minHey! Social Worker!! If you listen to this episode you'll never think of 'discharge planning' as simply admin again... it'll become an act of social justice each and every time! Enjoy. SIDE NOTE: In this episode, Mim refers to Pamela…
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How an aged-care social worker uses dignifying practice as covert resistance - Ep.87
March 1, 2024 · 37 minLis called this episode, "A classic!" and Mim said, "This is going straight onto my University Readings List." So, you know it's going to be worth the listen! We hope that you enjoy. SIDE NOTE: In this episode, Lis refers to a journal…
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"Don't just believe what you read on my file": Re-authoring patient stories - Ep. 86
January 31, 2024 · 58 minWelcome back to the Social Work Stories podcast. This is the first episode released for 2024, and boy-oh-boy do we have a doozy for you!! In this episode, you'll join Lis and Mim in hearing from an anonymous social worker using a practice…
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Social Work and Voluntary Assisted Dying: We Have All The Tools We Need - Ep. 85
November 20, 2023 · 47 minJoin hosts Lis Murphy and Mim Fox as they delve into the nuanced and delicate role of social workers in supporting individuals through voluntary assisted dying. As the state of New South Wales, Australia prepares to introduce voluntary…

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