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!
The Dark Place: Working with a Suicide Caller. Ep. 10
Relationship - the Change Agent! Ep. 09
Baptism of Fire - A Story About Early-Career Child Protection Work Ep. 08
My Job Is To Be With You - Breaking the Inflexibility of Social Work Practice Ep. 07
Removing the Children, Receiving a Mug - A Child Protection Story Ep. 06
Holding the Space - Working with Young People Ep.05
Quality of Life - Putting Your Patient at the Centre Ep. 04
The Memory Maker and the War Correspondent - Helping Families Process Loss Ep. 3
Finding My Voice As a Social Worker Ep. 2
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