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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Social Work and Vicarious Trauma: The Fear of it All Unraveling Ep.30
Social Work and Group Work: Where the Magic Happens! Ep. 29
Eco Social Work and Climate Justice Ep. 28
Droughts and Flooding Rains - The Social Work Stories Podcast Ep. 27
Learning About Dying: The Invisible String and Other Important Stories Ep. 26
Your Liberation is Tied Up With Mine: Social Work Stories from ANZSWWER 2019 Ep. 25
The Worst Scenario Possible - What Does the Social Worker Do? Ep. 24
The "S-Word" in Social Work- When Eros Enters the Therapeutic Space Ep.23
The Social Work Stories Podcast: Our First Year Ep. 22
Social Work in a Royal Commission Ep. 21
Bringing the A-Game: A Social Work Advocacy Story Ep. 20
Abortion Care, Self-Reflection, Trauma, and Social Work Ep. 19
Leaving Violence - Finding the Power of Choice Ep. 18
Aged Care: Getting Beyond the Four Walls Ep. 16
Social Work in a Maximum Security Prison: A Story of Creative Practice in Social Work Ep. 15
Decolonising Social Work Stories: A Supervision Session Ep. 14
An Antenatal Care Story: Happy Ending? Sad Ending? - You Decide. Ep. 13
He Can‘t Speak! The Practice of Holistic Recovery Ep. 12
Miscarriage: A Disenfranchised Grief Ep. 11
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