Join Linda Singh, Family Group Conference (FGC) facilitator, and Brittanii Carr (Learning and Development Writer) to learn more about how FGC’s work, when they’re appropriate, and what you can do to support the FGC process. Linda is an experien

Motivational Interviewing Part 3 of 3

Jan 21st, 2022 31m 41s

In this introductory three-part podcast series of Motivational Interviewing (MI), the PSP Learning Hub talks about how MI supports casework in the Permanency Support Program (PSP). It provides practical information on how casework staff may eng

Motivational Interviewing Part 2 of 3

Jan 19th, 2022 24m 46s

Motivational Interviewing Part 1 of 3

Jan 17th, 2022 17m 39s

Aboriginal History and Stolen Generations

Nov 8th, 2021 10m 57s

EJ Garrett is a producer, director, videographer, editor, and writer. He’s a multi-skilled individual with experience covering community engagement, media and communication. EJ narrates this podcast about Aboriginal History and Stolen Generati

Language – the impacts of how we talk

Nov 1st, 2021 9m 26s

Explaining Open Adoption to Families

Aug 29th, 2021 17m 13s

Tracie Fleming, of Fleming & Co Consulting, explores conversations about permanency and open adoption in OOHC.

A Carer's story of Guardianship – The journey and experiences

Jul 18th, 2021 23m 6s

This podcast explores DeAnne's journey and experiences as a carer in PSP to provide caseworkers with invaluable insights for guardianship practices.

Successful Restoration

Jul 15th, 2021 23m 39s

Eleonora De Michele and Catherine Santoro host this podcast. They are independent consultants with a long history in the child protection sector with a genuine passion for restoring children/young people to their families. This podcast showcas

Case Planning in OOHC

Jul 13th, 2021 23m 39s

Nat, the PSP Learning Hub Practice Lead, explores an overview of case planning in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC). It explains the case planning process and provides practice tips to help caseworkers work with children, young people, and their families

A story of a new migrant and practical support - Anna

Jul 11th, 2021 33m 55s

This podcast shares Anna's story* (*not her real name), a migrant from Columbia who spoke with the PSP Learning Hub about her migration and settlement experience in Australia. The podcast touches on many aspects that children, parents and famil

Shining a Light on Restoration

Jul 8th, 2021 22m 4s

Hosts Eleonora De Michele and Catherine Santoro talk about shining a light on good restoration practice for the caseworkers and agencies in PSP to support their restoration work with families. This podcast features voices and stories of familie

The Road from Foster Care to Casework – A Childhood experience

Jul 6th, 2021 36m 52s

Nat, the PSP Learning Hub Practice Lead, hosts an in-depth interview with an Aboriginal caseworker (Gregg). This podcast talks about Gregg's experiences as a child living in foster care, his perspective as an adult, how his experiences support

How to read a Final Order and Care Plan

Jul 4th, 2021 23m 9s

Senior Solicitor Denielle Brassil (Child Law, DCJ Legal) talks about the Final Order and Care Plan of Children's Court. This podcast explores when the Court makes orders, an interim and final order, the types of orders, and the care plan. This

LGBTQIA+ in Culture and Identity

Jun 29th, 2021 23m 43s

Rita Karaminas, the Executive Director of Mid North Coast CASPA, talks about the culture and identity of children and young people and the best ways to support them in navigating their sexuality and gender. This podcast features her interviews

Talking to Children and Young People

Jun 22nd, 2021 27m 30s

Emeritus Professor Morag McArthur, founding Director of the ACU Institute of Child Protection Studies (ICPS), talks about the importance of talking to children and young people. This podcast identifies what children need to develop the relation

Supporting successful restorations

Jun 17th, 2021 28m 36s

Hosts Eleonora De Michele and Catherine Santoro talk about supporting the successful restoration. This podcast aims to support successful restoration practice for the workers and agencies in PSP when they work with families. This podcast also v

The experience of leaving care for young people

Jun 15th, 2021 13m 29s

Bel, the director and GM of Curijo and PSP Learning Hub, did this heartfelt interview. The podcast explores the leaving care experiences of one young man called Tim, who left care without tangible supports or the networks he needed. His story i

Legal issues when a child self-places

Jun 15th, 2021 19m 54s

Catherine Samuels, the Director of Child Protection from DCJ Legal, talks about legal issues when a child self-places. This podcast explores:The related law when a child self -placesLegal risks and issues Some factors to considerYour agency’s r

Men who use Violence

Jun 11th, 2021 44m 56s

This podcast talks about Domestic and Family Violence, practice tips for PSP caseworkers and important services contacts. It includes an interview with Maris Depers, a psychologist at Salvation Army). He works with both male victims and perpet

Case Planning for Change for Preservation and Restoration

Jun 3rd, 2021 21m 42s

This podcast provides an overview of case planning for change when the goal is preservation or restoration. It explains the case planning process and provides practice tips to help caseworker when they working with children, young people, and t

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