Does a career with purpose appeal to you? We all want to make an impact through our day job. But if you’ve got a burning desire to make the world a better place, a not-for-profit career could be the right …
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A few years ago, Dana Maricic migrated from Croatia to Australia. Part of her new life was choosing to study in regional Australia. She had her sights set on a bachelor’s degree in social science at Charles Sturt University – …
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Kim Harbour is a lifelong learner. She began her Charles Sturt University postgraduate study journey with a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, followed by a Master of Social Work (Advanced Practice). She’s currently enrolled in her Master of Business Administration. …
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You know that feeling of making a real difference in the world? There’s nothing quite like it. Maybe that’s why you’ve been thinking about becoming a social worker. Or perhaps you’ve already completed a diploma in community services, counselling, disability …
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Australia is getting older. As a population we are ageing, and at an increasingly rapid rate. It is predicted that people aged 65 and over will comprise 22 per cent of the population by 2057. That will mean 8.7 million …
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Charles Sturt University social work student Jess Denham gets things done – and is already putting her social work career in train while she studies. Jess has been an instrumental player in Port Macquarie’s Share the Dignity drive, collecting donated …
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Inequality, disadvantage, social justice – these are the issues that underpin social work and the passions that drive those who work in the industry. But in Australia these issues are not static; they evolve and shift as circumstances change. As part …
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One of the most contemporary areas in social work research and practice is eco social work. But what exactly is it, and how does it make a difference? Eco social work in the age of climate change Eco social work …
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