The Social Work Stories Podcast
Science:Social Sciences
This episode features an interview with Mark Isaacs, author of landmark books such as The Undesirables - Inside Nauru, and The Kabul Peace House, as we hear about his first-hand experience working in Australia's offshore detention centre in Nauru, and subsequent work as a whistle-blower and advocate for refugee rights.
Join Lis and Mim as they process this confronting story and explore the challenges of ethical practice in such an intense environment.
Mark's books and other work can be found through his website, www.markjisaacs.com
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains detailed descriptions of suicide attempts.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
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Removing the Children, Receiving a Mug - A Child Protection Story - Ep. 06 Redux
A Social Worker, A Client, and a Long Journey of Support - Ep. 49
Social Work from an Aboriginal Perspective - Exploring Cultural Load - Ep. 48
Social Work with Gender & Sexuality Diverse Communities - Ep. 47
Professional Grief and the Wilderness of the Soul - Ep. 46
Working With Families of Children Who Use Violence - Reflective Practice in a Delicate Space - Ep. 45
Social Work During a Bushfire - Safety in Chaos - Ep. 44
Touching Base - An update from the Social Work Stories Team - Ep. 43
The Hip Hop Social Worker vs Social Work Stories- Ep. 42
Social Work with Teenage Boys: The Teachable Moments - Ep. 41
When a Baby Dies: Conversations in Birth and Death, Companioning and Memory Making - Ep. 40
Social Work in Prison: Sounds Interesting! Ep. 39
Aged Care Social Work: Far Beyond Just Another Case Study Ep. 38
Social Work with Families of Missing Persons: Learning to Live Alongside Loss Ep. 37
Social Work and COVID-19: Hospital Social Work in Nigeria Ep. 36
Trauma, Trafficking & Homelessness: A Social Work Resettlement Story Ep. 35
COVID-19 and Social Work Education Ep. 33
Social Work Leadership: Where Maximum Challenge Meets Maximum Support Ep. 32
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