Notice board
Notice board
From The University of Melbourne Voice Vol. 5, No. 8 9 November - 14 December 2009
Few crimes are as misunderstood and as shrouded in secrecy as those that fall under the banner of family violence. Emma O'Neill reports on a form of crime often ill-defined and mishandled in Australia.
(9 November 2009)
Interpersonal violence in the community will be the focus of a discussion led by Professor Cathy Humphreys on 29 October 2009.
Community leaders will share their experiences in dealing with escalating violence, and the session will look at responses from Victoria Police, public hospitals and community organisations.
This will also be a chance to find out about the Master of Social Work and other study opportunities at the University of Melbourne.
Event details:
Date: Thursday 29 October 2009
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Venue: Wood Theatre, Economics and Commerce Building, The University of Melbourne
(Event flyer | Campus map - Ref. G13)
Light refreshments will be provided. Please register your interest by sending an email to socialwork-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au.
(24 September 2009)Register now for our Master of Advanced Social Work information session. Learn about the opportunities offered for experienced social workers.
These include:
Specialist areas include clinical practice, health, mental health, human services management and child and family.
This information session is a great opportunity to meet staff and find out more.
Tea and coffee provided. All welcome!
Date: October 7
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Venue: Rm 540, Lv 5, 234 Queensberry St, Carlton
Register your attendance by sending an email to socialwork-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au.
(10 September 2009)
The Social Work Alumni Association invites alumni and friends to a cocktail reception and dinner on Thursday 8 October 2009.
Guest speaker the Hon Bill Shorten MP will present on policy in his parliamentary portfolios. The event will be held in University House from 5:30pm.
Attendees are asked to RSVP by Monday 28 September.
(1 September 2009)If you're thinking about applying for the Master of Social Work, or want to learn more about the degree, register for one of our upcoming course information sessions. With direct access to School staff, these sessions are one of the best ways to find out more.
Sessions will be held on the following dates in 2009:
All sessions will be held from 5.30pm - 6.30pm in Rm G05, ground floor, 234 Queensberry St, Carlton. Register via socialwork-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au, stating the date you wish to attend.
(17 August 2009)
Sunday 16 August 2009
Visit the campus, tour the facilities and learn more about Social Work at Melbourne on the University's Open Day.
Our information stall will be located in the tents in front of the Medical Building on Grattan St.
In addition, Social Work will be holding the following course information sessions:
This will be a great opportunity to find out more about our courses and the benefits they provide, as well as a chance to ask questions and speak directly to staff.
To register for either session, please send an email to socialwork-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au.
Find out more on the Open Day website...
Can't make it to Open Day? We are holding further information sessions on the following dates in 2009:
All sessions will be held from 5.30pm - 6.30pm in Rm G05, ground floor, 234 Queensberry St, Carlton. Register via socialwork-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au, stating the date you wish to attend.
(6 August 2009)
The School of Nursing and Social Work is part of an exciting teaching and learning initiative funded by the Department of Human Services. Together with Social Work at La Trobe University, The Bouverie Centre, VACCA and Take Two, two new programs aimed at experienced practitioners in child and family services have been launched in 2009.
The Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Practice and the Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Practice Leadership offer students the opportunity to further their professional knowledge and skills, expand their understanding of context, broaden their conceptual range and attain a wider knowledge base in working with children and families.
The courses build on the requirements for working in child protection, placement and family services sectors in Victoria. They are offered part-time over 1 year (Grad Cert) or 2 years (Grad Dip).
(7 July 2009)
The School of Nursing and Social Work presents Research Week 2009 from 2 - 4 June.
In a program spanning three days, the School's staff, PhD students and research masters candidates will showcase their research projects and field questions. Research Week also incorporates the Marian Barrett Lecture 2009.
(26 May 2009)
Professor Cathy Humphreys will present the 3rd Vera Scantlebury Brown Memorial Lecture on the topic of 'Earlier intervention: supporting the attachment/attunement needs for infants in out-of-home care'.
The lecture will be held at 6pm on Tuesday 26 May 2009 in the Sunderland Lecture Theatre.
(20 May 2009)
Naomi Eisenstadt will present the Len Tierney Lecture 2009 on the topic of 'From pre-pregnancy to old age: ensuring early intervention reaches the most in need'.
Director of the Social Exclusion Unit Cabinet Office UK, and former Director of Sure Start in the UK, Naomi will report on learning from the UK about the processes and policies which can impact on inter-generational social disadvantage.
The lecture will be held from 4 - 6pm on Thursday 16 July 2009 in the Public Policy Theatre.
(20 May 2009)
The School hosts frequent colloquia with expert speakers presenting on a variety of topics relating to social work and nursing.
Details of upcoming presentations can be found on the schedule for colloquia in 2009.
(30 April 2009)
Social Work at Melbourne: strong start to 2009
Increasing demand for our Master of Social Work (MSW) has led to a 20% boost in enrolment numbers in 2009.
The MSW has attracted a diverse group of Australian and international students who bring a range of backgrounds and experience to the program. These students will commence their first placements in May, and are currently undertaking key foundational subjects.
Our Master of Advanced Social Work for already qualified social workers remains popular, with the recently revised program offering students greater flexibility in their studies.
Research programs have seen strong demand, including the Master of Advanced Social Work (Research), which was introduced in 2008 following consultation with national and international industry partners.
The School has continued its success in Australian competitive grants, securing a number of PhD scholarships in the last year, which have led to expansion and consolidation of its areas of research strength and expertise.
The attractiveness of our programs is further indicated by ongoing demand from international students.
(27 March 2009)
Janine Sim-Jones, The University of Melbourne Voice Vol. 3, No. 8 13 October - 10 November 2008
On any given day around 160 000 Australians live in residential care - they are rarely, if ever - asked what kind of environment would best suit them.
Media Release, Tuesday 9 September 2008
Women with disabilities remain in abusive relationships because current family violence services do not have the resources to meet their needs, say new Victorian research to be launched this week.
Media Release, Monday 21 July 2008
A landmark project is set to develop an accessible history of Victoria's children's homes in a bid to help "Forgotten Australians" to find out more about their past.
Media Release, Thursday 24 January 2008
The University of Melbourne's new Master of Social Work will provide students with a qualification which will enable them to practise internationally as well as in Australia.
Janine Sim-Jones, The University of Melbourne Voice Vol.1, No. 15 1-15 October 2007
'Jean' is in her later 60s and is looking forward to a relaxing retirement in the country town where her family lived.
Then the police call. Jean's granddaughters, aged 18 months and four years, are found wandering at night in the car park of the local pub. Their mother, who has a history of alcohol abuse, is nowhere to be found.