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Training and Development
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Embrace What You Don’t Know: How Respectful Curiosity Elevates Social Work Practice
In statutory social work, practitioners are frequently expected to carry all the answers. We are often branded or brand ourselves as “experts” in parenting, experts in trauma, or experts in navigating human complexity. However, whether you are a practitioner internalising this expectation or a family looking to a professional for support, the “expert” label is…
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Architects of Your Own Growth: Why Social Workers Working with Children in Care Must Be Intentional About Professional Development
Reclaiming agency, building long-term career resilience, and driving better outcomes for children in care. Moving Beyond Employer-Driven Training Don’t rely solely on your employer to promote the development you want. Employers generally train you to fulfill the immediate demands of the role they need you to perform. They may train you so effectively that you…
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From Independence to Interdependence: Why Preparing Children in Care Starts Today
The Reality of the Care Cliff Turning 18 is a monumental milestone for any young person, but for children in care, it often feels like standing on the edge of a steep cliff. Overnight, the legal and operational structure supporting them shifts dramatically. The dedicated social worker, financial safety nets, and structured access to services…
