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Bernadette Moorhead
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The Social Work Café
How can Social Workers Support Young Widows?
Welcome back to the Social Work Café! I haven't disappeared. I just took a little unscheduled hiatus. I’m thrilled to return with a brand new episode featuring the fabulous Nicole Okimura! In this celebratory chat, Nicole and I talk about a recent co-publication (open access) we created together, which is based on her Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) research. While grief and loss can be a weightytopic, Nicole brings thoughtful insight and heart to our conversation, highlighting what social workers can do to better support an often overlooked group, young widows. Tune in to get some beautiful insights for...
2025-07-22
44 min
The Social Work Café
How are social workers supporting people with intellectual disabilities and mental health distress?
In this episode, I sit down with Jasmin Lagaali, a specialistsocial worker in NSW Health. Jasmin shares insights into her work in a unique consultation service for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health distress. We discuss the challenges of working within a system thatoften prioritises speed over quality, the importance of holistic and multidimensional assessments, and the need for manageable workloads in social work. Jasmin’s passion for her work shines through as she highlights the critical role of social workers in this highly specialised field. How you can get involvedBecome a f...
2025-04-01
31 min
The Social Work Café
How do you Define your Professional Identity as a Newly Qualified Social Worker?
In the first episode of Social Work Café Season 3, Kasey Henshaw returns to share her experiences from her first year as a qualified social worker. We discuss the transition from student to practitioner, the challenges of professional identity, and the importance of reflective practice. Kasey highlights key lessons, including setting boundaries to prevent burnout and finding joy in small moments. We also explore the need for systemic self-care within organisations. This insightful conversation offers valuable reflections for both new and experienced social workers. Tune in to hear Kasey’s journey and lessons from her first year in practice.
2025-03-11
44 min
The Social Work Café
Season 03 Launch Trailer - How can we make social work better?
Welcome to Season 3 of the Social Work Café podcast! I'm Dr. Bernadette Moorhead, your host, and I'm thrilled to have you join us for another season of insightful conversations over coffee. This season, we're introducing a new theme: "What is one thing about social work that you would change to make it better?" Each of our ten guests will delve into this question, offering their unique perspectives and ideas for positive change within our profession. So, grab your favorite cup of coffee, settle in, and let's embark on this journey together. Stay tuned for episode 1, out next w...
2025-03-04
03 min
The Social Work Café
How can Social Workers be Politically Active?
In this bonus episode I am joined by a very special guest, Denis Ginnivan, a social worker who has lots of experience working at the grassroots level to facilitate political engagement of citizens. Denis talks with me about his fascinating social work career and how he became involved with local politics as a founding member of Voices for Indi, which has led him to share his experiences and expertise with other communities and social workers through Voices for Australia. Learn More Learn more about Denis here. Visit the Voices for Indi website to...
2024-12-03
1h 13
The Social Work Café
What Does Social Work Practice Look Like in the Defence Forces?
Welcome back to the Social Work Café. This week I am joined by another former study buddy, the fabulous Sim Rajkumar, who is an experienced social worker, especially in the area of Defence. This is a field of practice that employs a number of social workers and yet does not get much focus or coverage in our social work programs. It’s time to pull back the curtain and learn more about social work practice in the context of the Defence Forces. How you can get involved Become a friend of the pod...
2024-11-05
41 min
The Social Work Café
What Does Reflective Supervision Really Look Like?
Welcome to the latest episode of the Social Work Café. Supervision is a highly regarded professional development activity in social work. Yet, it is often reduced to an administrative or managerial task. I talk with an experienced social work supervisor, Jazmin Pursell, about how the supervision relationship can be set up so that critical reflection is central to the process and can be mutually beneficial for those involved. Learn More Click here to learn more about an article on quality supervision. Click here to learn about an article on how supervision ca...
2024-10-01
47 min
The Social Work Café
How Does Social Work Identity Change Over Time?
Welcome back to the Social Work Café, where this week we return to my favourite topic – professional identity in social work. In this episode, one of my dear colleagues, Garth Norris is joining me in the café for some reflection on his career and ever-changing social work identity. Garth has enjoyed a whole range of jobs, and is now straddling his academic hat with his leadership hat as CEO of Endeavour Mental Health Recovery Clubhouse in Port Macquarie. Garth is keen to share his journey and the ways in which his social work identity continues to evolve.
2024-09-03
56 min
The Social Work Café
How are Social Workers using Digital Technologies?
Welcome back to The Social Work Café, where this week we go digital. When it comes to using digital technologies, the global pandemic has shifted a lot of perceptions and sped up the transition to online practice. While going online comes with a lot of benefits, there are also a range of ethical and practical challenges that social workers need to carefully navigate. To explore this exciting space, I am joined in the café by an amazing social worker, Melinda Green, who leads the student counselling and wellbeing service at Charles Sturt University. Learn More ...
2024-07-30
35 min
The Social Work Café
How do social workers practice in rural health roles?
Welcome to the latest episode of the Social Work Café. In season 1, we covered social work in the health sector. This week we return to that topic by looking at social work practice in rural health settings. I speak with an incredibly experienced social worker, Liz McRae, who has done just about any health role. Liz shares her wisdom about health social work and how she achieves our professional objectives in rural settings. How you can get involved Become a friend of the podcast by tapping the subscribe button on your podcast a...
2024-06-25
41 min
The Social Work Café
How do trauma-informed social workers support their communities?
Welcome back to the latest episode of the Social Work Café. One of the most popular episodes of season 1 was about trauma-informed social work. So, let’s dive deeper into this topic by taking a closer look at a new trauma-informed hub that was launched in early 2024 in Albury-Wodonga, Australia. The hub is directed by two experienced social workers, Emilia Barrow and Cassandra Cuttler. They both join me in the café to talk about how they have setup their hub to be trauma-informed and their plans for sharing their expertise with other individuals and organisations. Learn...
2024-05-28
37 min
The Social Work Café
How can field placement develop disruptive social workers?
Welcome back to the Social Work Café. Field placement is essential for students to develop their professional identities and social work practice framework. It is also an ideal setting to learn how to become a disruptive social worker! To explore this tantalising topic, I am joined by the fabulous Dr Shirley Ledger who did her PhD in this area. We explore disruptive social work practice and the ways in which social work students and qualified practitioners can acquire the skills needed to achieve our professional objectives despite challenging practice contexts. Learn more Click he...
2024-04-23
47 min
The Social Work Café
How are Social Workers Changing Youth Mental Health Practice?
It is not uncommon for some people to be deemed too “complex” or “difficult” to treat in the mental health system. In this episode of the Social Work Cafe, we meet a passionate social work therapist and advocate who is determined to address those outdated ideas. Alex Wilson is an experienced practitioner with her own private practice, Mindful Recovery. Alex shares her social work perspective on working in the mental health space, especially with young people who get thrown onto the merry-go-round of mental health services. Learn more Click here to learn more about Alex...
2024-03-26
57 min
The Social Work Café
Wilderness Therapy: Does Social Work have a Wild Side?
Episode summary Dr Will Dobud is back in the café to explore the wild side of social work! He survived chatting with me about feedback-informed treatment in season 1. This time he is going to speak with us his number one passion of wilderness therapy. Will is going to clarify some terminology in this field, as well as explain the theory and practice methods that are common to this field. Be sure to stick around for this advice on how to work in this exciting field. Learn More Click here to find ou...
2024-02-27
1h 18
The Social Work Café
Season 2 Launch Trailer
Welcome to the launch of season 2 of the Social Work Café podcast. I’m your host, Bernadette Moorhead, aka Dr B. In this brief trailer, I reveal what’s in store for season 2, including the question that each guest will answer. Whether you are a social work student or practitioner in any part of the world, this podcast is for you. So go brew your favourite drink and join me in the Social Work Café. How you can get involved Become a friend of the podcast by tapping the subscribe button on your podcast app, leaving...
2024-02-20
02 min
The Social Work Café
Season 1 Review - So, What is Social Work?
For our last episode for 2023, I’m joined in the Social Work Café by Kasey Henshaw, a dedicated listener who is about to graduate! We’re going to talk about what she has gained from listening to season 1 of the podcast and how she would answer that all-important question: What is social work? Dr. B will chime in with her very own answer as well. How you can get involved Become a friend of the podcast by tapping the subscribe button on your podcast app, leaving a positive review, and sharing the podca...
2023-12-19
54 min
The Social Work Café
Is Social Work Feminist Enough?
Welcome back to the Social Work Café. As a profession largely consisting of women, it is no surprise that many social workers embrace a feminist worldview. We are passionate about liberation, class struggle, and addressing gendered injustices, which are exemplified in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With this in mind, does contemporary social work adequately centre feminist theory and practice? To examine this question, Jac McNamara, from our recent bonus episode, is back in the café to talk about feminism in social work. We cannot promise that bras won’t be burned during this episode. Le...
2023-10-17
58 min
The Social Work Café
What Makes Social Work a Global Profession?
Episode summary The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) plays a key role in promoting our profession at a global level, especially through the international definition of social work. But what is it that makes social work a global profession? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Sebastian Cordoba, an Australian social work educator at RMIT and member of the IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional Representatives of the United Nations Commission. He tells us about his fascinating macro work and what makes social work a global profession, particularly considering our diverse contexts. Learn more
2023-10-03
59 min
The Social Work Café
What is the Social Work Perspective of Mental Health?
Welcome back to The Social Work Café. Within the vast field of health, is the equally vast field of mental health. Social workers have a lot to offer the mental health space, but we have some work to do when it comes to promoting a social work perspective of mental health. I have the perfect guest to speak on this topic, my fabulous colleague, Dr. Fredrik Velander, who is an experienced social work practitioner, educator and researcher in the mental health space. He has wonderful experience and wisdom to share, including how we can promote ourselves in this important s...
2023-09-19
36 min
The Social Work Café
How do we get Social Workers to be Passionate about Working with Older Adults?
I often come across social work students who baulk at the idea of working with older adults, which is a shame because it is a group that desperately needs us. Joining me in the Social Work Café is the fabulous Dr. Belinda Cash, whose passion for working with older adults is utterly infectious. In this episode, Belinda explains the many ways that social workers can make vital social justice and human rights contributions to the lives of older adults and their families. Learn more Click here to learn more about Dr. Belinda C...
2023-09-05
33 min
The Social Work Café
BONUS EPISODE: IFSW Europe Conference Adventure
Welcome to this very special bonus episode of the Social Work Café, where the usual format has been thrown out the window for now. I’m joined by the amazing Jac McNamara, a field education coordinator at Central Queensland University. I have the great pleasure of co-supervising Jac for her PhD, and even more exciting is that we both attended and presented at the International Federation of Social Work Europe Conference in May, held in Prague. It was such an adventure, so we decided to tell you all about our experiences, our research, and what we think the themes fro...
2023-08-29
1h 28
The Social Work Café
How do you Become an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker?
Welcome back to The Social Work Café. From time to time, students and newly qualified practitioners ask me how they can go about becoming an accredited mental health social worker in Australia and whether it is worth undertaking at all. I have not been through the process myself, so it is shrouded in mystery for me. Fortunately, Ashton Hayes has her own podcast on this very topic! Ashton is an experienced social work practitioner, supervisor, and trainer, and in her work, she pulls back the curtain on the whole accreditation process and why the mental health sector needs accredited s...
2023-08-15
39 min
The Social Work Café
What Does Trauma-Informed Social Work Really Mean?
Episode summary Welcome back to the Social Work Café dear listeners. Have you heard? We are all trauma-informed these days! In this episode, joining me in the café is experienced practitioner, researcher and academic, Dr. Andreia Schineanu. We chat about trauma-informed social work at the practice and organisational level to get a better idea of how these ideas can be of benefit to social work, rather than becoming another fad that loses its focus and intent. Learn more Watch this 4 min clip featuring Andreia talking about childhood trauma (you will also spo...
2023-08-01
41 min
The Social Work Café
Private Practice: How can Social Workers go Private?
Episode summary Welcome back to the Social Work Café. Have you ever been sitting in another pointless meeting that could have been an email? Perhaps this has prompted you to flirt with the idea of becoming your own boss? In this episode, I have the perfect guest to talk about the journey of becoming a private practitioner. Cass Fletcher is an experienced social worker, therapist, and early-career researcher. We talk about how she made the brave leap into private practice, some of the benefits and challenges she has experienced, as well as any bits of advice she w...
2023-07-18
47 min
The Social Work Café
How can newly qualified social workers set themselves up for a long career?
Episode summary Welcome back to the Social Work Café. In this episode, Vicki Shevlin joins me for an exciting conversation about newly qualified social work. Vicki started her own podcast to give practical advice and support to newly qualified social workers in the UK. She shares those insights with us, which I am sure will be helpful to social work students, new graduates and even experienced practitioners who might have their own advice to impart, no matter where they are in the world. Learn more Click here to learn more about Vi...
2023-07-04
44 min
The Social Work Café
Is self-care in social work only about hot baths and tea?
Episode summary While I love a steaming hot bath and a chill session on my couch, self-care in social work is so much more than what you do as an individual outside of work. Today I am chatting with an amazing and experienced social worker, Mikaela Higgins, who works in the child welfare sector. Mikaela gives us important insights into workplace self-care and how necessary it is for organisations to embed self-care into workplace structures and roles. Learn more Click here for a video on Zone of Fabulousness, recommended by Mikaela.
2023-06-20
48 min
The Social Work Café
Can you be a social worker in any job?
Episode summary Can you be a social worker in any job, even if you work outside of the human services industry? I have the perfect guest joining me in the café to explore this question. Karise McNamee has enjoyed a fascinating social work career across government, non-government, and private practice, including outside of the human services world. Karise shares insights from her captivating career, including how her social work identity has been carried across her various roles. In short, you will learn that no matter where you go in life, social work can be there.
2023-06-06
35 min
The Social Work Café
Is evaluation in social work FIT enough?
Welcome back, café dwellers. Joining us in the Social Work Café is my adventurous colleague Will Dobud, aka Docbud (or even Dodobud). In this episode, we examine how social workers can get FIT, without putting on spandex. Evaluation is an important part of social work practice, but are we doing it in a meaningful way that invites genuine feedback we can use to improve? Docbud explores this question and shares his passion for feedback-informed treatment (FIT). He explains how social workers can create a trusting space for receiving constructive feedback from clients that can help us continually improve our pr...
2023-05-16
36 min
The Social Work Café
Environmental social work: Should social workers be tree huggers?
There has been a green explosion of social work literature on environmental social work. To help us make sense of what this all means for social work practice, the wonderful Associate Professor Heather Boetto and social worker, Laura Fletcher are joining us in the café. Heather and Laura have been researching, teaching, and doing community projects in this exciting area for a number of years. Together, they offer a lot of inspiration about the necessity of environmental social work and how you can incorporate it into your practice. Learn more Click here to re...
2023-05-02
46 min
The Social Work Café
Why are social workers hanging out in public libraries?
Social workers are being increasingly employed by public libraries. I am incredibly excited to learn more about this burgeoning field of practice. Joining me in the café is the first library social worker in Texas, Patrick Lloyd. He has been writing and presenting on library social work for a number of years and has a lot of wisdom to share. You will learn how library social work is taking form and how you can get involved. Learn More Patrick is more than happy for you to contact him via email: patrick.lloyd@u...
2023-04-18
37 min
The Social Work Café
Does social work have its own practice framework?
What does a social work practice framework look like? In this episode, we have the perfect guest to explore this question. Sue Wilkins is an experienced practitioner, academic, and early-career researcher. Like me, she has an enduring passion for social work developing and promoting our collective identity. In our conversation, Sue inspires us to think about the components of a social work practice framework that could help us to better articulate who we are as a profession. Learn more Click here for details about Chenoweth and McAuliffe’s introductory book that I mention dur...
2023-04-11
40 min
The Social Work Café
Sexual health: Is social work sexy enough?
Episode summary Let’s talk about sex. No, put the 80s crimping iron down! Sexual and reproductive health issues are rarely addressed in social work education and practice. It’s time to examine these taboo subjects and the role social workers can play in this field. Our guest is the wonderful Katie Murrell-Orgill, another very dear friend and former study buddy. Katie is now an incredibly experienced psychosexual therapist and has lots of great insights to offer about a social work perspective on sex therapy. Learn more Click here to check out Katie’s webs...
2023-04-04
36 min
The Social Work Café
Does anyone know what social workers do in the health sector?
Episode Summary Today our guest is my dear friend and colleague, Cat Crutchett, who is a senior social worker in health. We studied together, and across her career, Cat has been employed in a number of exciting hospital and community health roles. In this episode, I talk with Cat about social work practise across the health sector, as well as how perceptions of social work are finally shifting in a positive direction with colleagues and members of the public. Learn more Click here for details on an interesting article about social work in...
2023-03-14
41 min
Social Work Research Podcast
Social work professional identity
Dr Bernadette Moorhead discusses her study of social work professional identity in the early post-qualification period
2023-03-13
54 min
Social Work Research Podcast
Social work professional identity
Social workers are socialised into the profession during their training and in their early post-qualifying years in practice. The first few years of a social worker's professional career often shape who they are as a practitioner, but, for an increasing number, can be influential in turning them away from social work for good. Establishing a strong and positive social work professional identity can give practitioners confidence in their career choice and support their growth and development. Dr Bernadette Moorhead conducted a study of social workers' professional identity in their first year in practice after qualifying to explore...
2023-03-13
54 min
The Social Work Café
How is the AASW promoting social work identity?
Episode summary There are some really intriguing changes going on at the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW). To find out more, we are joined by the fabulous Cindy Smith, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the AASW. Cindy reflects on her journey as CEO and how she has made it her mission to promote professional identity through the AASW. Her passion for this topic is infectious, so tune in to learn more about how you can get involved. Learn more Click here to learn more about Cindy. Click...
2023-03-07
44 min
Social Work Sorted with Vicki Shevlin
Challenges for New Social Workers with Dr Bernadette Moorhead
In this episode we talk about:Social Work education and what this should look likePractice experience and changes since covid 19 Making sense of your newly qualified year To connect with Bernadette: Bernadette Moorhead - School of Social Work and Arts (csu.edu.au)Bernadette Moorhead (@thesocialworkcafe) • Instagram photos and videosThe Social Work Café Podcast (thesocialworkcafe.com)Lets connect!To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email vicki@socialworksorted.com Sign up to my free newsl...
2023-03-07
47 min