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EPSW Bulletin - December 2022
Flinders University acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located, these are the Traditional Lands of the Arrernte, Dagoman, First Nations of the South East, First Peoples of the River Murray & Mallee region, Jawoyn, Kaurna, Larrakia, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Warumungu, Wardaman and Yolngu people. We honour their Elders past, present and emerging.
Update from Prof. Deborah West, Vice-President and Executive Dean
In Deborah's December update she reflects on the past year and also looks to the future. Across each discipline as well as the College level, a great deal has been achieved. She also invites us to join her at the EPSW Graduation Ceremony on December 20th to celebrate the wonderful success of our students.
Update from Prof. Mary Katsikitis, Dean (People and Resources) and Taicea Agnew, Director of College Services
As we draw an end to 2022 the leadership would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your amazing work and support throughout this year and hope that you all have a lovely break over the festive period. We have achieved so much together and it is wonderful to see how we have come together this year to celebrate our successes and support each other. We look forward to working together for our strategic goals next year and all the wonderful opportunities that they may bring.
2022 Alumni Awards
Congratulations to all our 2022 Alumni Award recipients, one of whom is an EPSW graduate.
The Flinders University Alumni Awards acknowledge the significant contributions made by our graduates to the community, the University or within their chosen field, locally, nationally and internationally.
Rikki Cooke received an Early Career Alumni Award for her significant commitment and dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable South Australians by establishing Treasure Boxes, a vital, practical and life-changing organisation. After completing her Masters in Social Work, Rikki Cooke (BBehavSc(Psych) ’14, MSW ’17) knew she wanted to do more for at-risk children and their families, so she quit her day job and launched Treasure Boxes, which now supports over 2,500 vulnerable kids every year.
Hear from our own Dr Kathina Ali in our latest Fearless Minds Interview Series Video
End of Year Celebration and College Staff Awards
The CEPSW End of Year Celebration and College Staff Awards was held on 30 November at the Tavern. It was great seeing everyone enjoy a drink and some food, while congratulating all the winners of the College Staff Awards.
Prof Mary Katsikitis (on behalf of Dean Research) presented the Research Awards. She also presented the Culture awards. Prof Pablo Munguia presented the Learning and Teaching Awards.
Taicea Agnew and Prof Deborah West were lucky enough to present the raffle prizes including socks, chocolates, water bottles, keep cups, hoodies and the major prize of Adelaide 36ers Chairman Tickets.
Click here to see the recipients of this years College Staff Awards.
Celebrating International Day of People with Disability
IDPwD is a United Nations observed day aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. On 3 Dec each year we are reminded to celebrate the contributions and achievements of people with disability. Here, we celebrate two recent EPSW graduates with disabilities who have not only achieved degrees in Social Work and Psychology, but are now devoting their time and expertise to helping others.
Michelle Candy (BSocWk ’21) is helping others with disabilities to enjoy fulfilling work and volunteer opportunities at Red Cross Australia, and Bruce Meatheringham (BBehavSc(Hons) ’22) uses his own lived experience with Autism to mentor and advocate for others with Autism.
Rural and remote placement opportunities can change lives
Two Flinders pre-service teachers recently undertook the placement of a lifetime - one which has ultimately influenced their decision as to where they would like to teach once registered.
Madison Stroud and Henri Dennis (pictured above) were fortunate to spend time at Oodnadatta Aboriginal School in the State's North. Of her experience in this remote location, Madison said:
"It has truly been so wonderful, and we are so grateful to all staff both at Flinders and in Oodnadatta for providing this opportunity. I think I can confidently speak on behalf of Henri and I when I say that we fell in love with Oodnadatta and its beautiful community of people. Further to this, because of our placement, we both now look forward to pursuing careers as teachers in remote Australia post-graduation."
Henri and Maddy also helped to host the students from Oodnadatta on their visit to Flinders just a short time after their placement finished.
We hope to continue to work with Oodnadata Aboriginal School to provide such opportunities for future students, which no doubt have immense benefits for all involved.
Hear from our own Dr Julie McMillan in our latest Fearless Minds Interview Series Video
EPSW welcomes Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing
In early November it was a pleasure to host The Hon. Katrine Hildyard MP in her capacity as Minster for Recreation, Sport and Racing.
Minister Hildyard was a special guest on SHAPE Research Centre's Beyond the Club podcast, which explores sport research that is directly relevant to community sporting clubs.
Associate Professor Sam Elliott and podcast co-host Ben Hook facilitated the Minister's visit, and it was a pleasure to host her after the recording for afternoon tea, during which friendly and fruitful discussion took place.
Subscribe to the Beyond the Club podcast to ensure you don't miss the Minister's insights when the episode goes live in the near future. ,
Port Adelaide Football Club and Flinders University create new education pathway
A new partnership will see the Port Adelaide Football Club and Flinders University launch a first of its kind education pathway in South Australia providing students with AFL industry experience for careers in sports management.
The newly created Port Adelaide Institute of Sport will be the exclusive home for Flinders University’s new Diploma in Sports Management, giving students’ access to elite performance facilities, and industry experts with decades of knowledge across the AFL clubs renowned men’s and women’s programs, through hands on work experience in PAFC’s daily operations.
The Diploma is underpinned by the quality pedigree of the Flinders University curriculum, and students in the year-long course will gain practical insights into the operations of an AFL club, with two candidates guaranteed graduate roles at the Port Adelaide Football Club on completion of the course.
Farewell
Farewell and best wishes to our staff leaving at the end of 2022 or early 2023.
- Glen Bodner
- Oren Griffiths
- Anne Bayetto
- Jane Jarvis
- Phillip Slee
- Stan Flavel
Thank you for your valued contribution to the College during your time with us.
Professor Phillip Slee is retiring
We would like to congratulate Professor Phillip Slee on his retirement and also his wonderful career. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
Click here to read a message from Emeritus Professor Mike Lawson and Dr Leigh Burrows.
CEPSW Operations Team Update
The College Operations team provides support services to the Executive Leadership Team and operational support to the whole college. We are excited to announce that we have a new team member starting with us, Gemma, who will be one of our College Support Officers.
Congratulations to Renee Mawby-Duthy
We would also like to congratulate Renee on the arrival of Mitchell William Mawby born on 28th November, 5:13am.
Workshop encourages knowledge exchange
Workforce challenges facing current and future generations was the topic of an industry and academic exchange workshop held recently at Flinders University’s Tonsley campus.
The teaching leadership team from the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work met with industry and government representatives to investigate how further collaboration could help solve pressing workforce issues that currently face industry.
The workshop was attended by 20 CEPSW teaching leaders, along with 20 industry representatives from workforce planning, human resources, and practitioner backgrounds from the following organisations: Autism SA, Baptist Care, Department for Correctional Services, Department for Education, Department of Human Services, The Association for Independent Schools, City of Marion, City of Holdfast Bay, City of Onkaparinga, SA Health, Volleyball SA, Women’s and Children’s Health Network, SA Health.
Findings from the workshop are being collated and will soon be shared with attendees to help seed future industry engagement opportunities.
Flinders marks social psychology milestone
Flinders University hosted the 50th Anniversary conference of the Society of Australasian Social Psychologists, which is most appropriate, as Flinders was also the location of the society’s very first gathering, in 1972.
The society – and social psychology at Flinders – has focused on research related to such issues as social justice and reconciliation, conflict, motivation for environmental action, dynamics that shape radicalisation, gender equity, prejudice and discrimination, tall poppy syndrome, workplace relations, relationships, positive psychology, and psychological wellbeing.
Agent Famil event showcases our degrees to the world
Flinders International recently hosted agents from throughout the world at a 3-day event known as Agent Famil.
During their visit, education agents attended many events and experiences at Flinders and across the State. On the second day, our Social Work and Education disciplines were invited to attend a showcase held in the Student Hub. Thank you to everyone who prepared for and attended this event. There was a great deal of interest in both our Education and Social Work degree offerings from all accounts.
Stephanie Wong, Luke Cantley and Murray Drummond featured in Flinders University's Fearless Research Magazine
Flinders University's Fearless Research magazine has been published featuring three of our college's researchers.
Stephanie Wong - When brain matter affects money matters.
Stephanie provides insights into her research about the vulnerability of people with dementia regarding fraud and financial scams.
Luke Cantley - Culture and the sliding door moment.
Luke's research has focussed on Aboriginal child protection systems and the importance of taking culture into account as a protective factor.
Murray Drummond - The making of men.
Murray's research looks into the potential mental health reprecussions of how masculinity is socially constructed in sporting settings.
Click here to download your digital copy of Fearless Research.
Celebrating 50 years of Flinders child care
Flinders University Child Care Centre celebrated 50 years of caring for the youngest members of the Flinders community on Saturday 12 November.
Since 1972, when the Centre was established, thousands of staff, students and their families have been involved with the Centre. It has a rich history, with current Flinders staff who once attended as babies or young children now sending their own children to the Centre.
This history includes input by staff and students from the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, who regularly engage with the Centre via placements and guest lectures, through to allied health students and academics, who help to ensure a well-rounded, nutritious, seasonal menu is provided to the children each day.
Nutrip update
Nutrip is the university’s new travel approval system for staff domestic and international travel and is available from your Okta dashboard. Replacing FlindersPro and the domestic online form, staff can login and use Nutrip to request approval for any air travel.
Have you booked your seat at a training webinar?
Webinars running for around 30 minutes will cover a range of topics, including updating profiles, managing trips on behalf of others, policy and procedures, creating and managing travel requests and the approval process - book here.
Self-paced support
Everything from how to Get Started, Features and Functionalities user guides and handy step by step videos are available within Nutrip. If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, use the chat window where you can ask questions.
As always, for any travel queries, please contact the travel team at travel@flinders.edu.au or raise a ticket via Service One Travel Query.
Have you seen our new College Services signage?
We now have directional, and Kaurna dual language signage around the level 4 College front office. The directional signage will improve the student experience by helping them locate the College Front quickly and brighten up the Level 4 landing area.
The Kaurna Country welcome dual language signage is an initiative driven by Student Administration Services and Colleges, bringing to life the Kaurna language within the College Front reception areas across all Colleges.
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CEPSW in the news
‘There’s a lot of places where you can’t be seen’: how bullying can be invisible to adults
Article in The Conversation by Dr Ben Lohmeyer
Privacy a top concern for children
Article in Education Today featuring Anne Bayetto
Early sports starter risks
Article in the Sunday Mail featuring PhD student Emilea Mesco and Associate Professor Sam Elliott
Extensive coverage on Trigger Warnings, including in The Age: Trigger warnings are everywhere, but do they work? New research says not in the slightest
Featuring Associate Professor Melanie Takarangi
Mindfulness teaching is becoming embedded in Australian schools, but researchers question whether it’s everything it’s cracked up to be.
Featuring Dr Leigh Burrows
What is the purpose of the EPSW Bulletin?
The purpose of the EPSW Bulletin is to showcase what has been happening around our College and the University as well as what is coming up. We promote and celebrate the hard work of all our teams and welcome new faces! The Bulletin will be distributed bi-monthly and the College welcomes article submissions to cepsw.operations@flinders.edu.au.
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