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Students who have served as Council Members within the Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA). These students have dedicated their time to represent the voices of students at Flinders University, whilst they themselves studied either the Bachelor, or Masters of Social Work. YOUR STUDENT COUNCIL JOIN THE TEAM Get to know who your Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Student Council. FUSWA is made up of Students who have dedicated thei r time to represent the voices of students at Flinders, whilst they themselves study either the Bachelor, or Masters of Social Work. When you see us on campus, feel free to come up and say 'hello'. STUDENT NOMINATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Anna Kennett President Lisa Kennewell Vice President Delsha Wickramaarachchi Secretary Ely Zeimet Education Officer Paula Docking Treasurer Applications Open Social Media & Communications Officer Applications Open First Year Students Representative Applications Open Indigenous Students Representative Applications Open International Students Representative Applications Open Disabilities Representative Applications Open Queer Representative Applications Open CEPSW Student Representative Applications Open Online Students Representative Applications Open General Council Member Applications Open Blogger & Content Writers Applications Open Volunteer 2026 Anna Kennett President Lucas Clayton Vice President Anna Matusiewicz Education Officer (Feb - Oct 2025) Lisa Kennewell Treasurer Shubham Nanda Secretary (Feb - June 2025) Delsha Wickramaarachchi Secretary (current 2025) Applications Open Social Activities Officer Applications Open Social Welfare Officer Applications Open Social Media & Communications Officer Applications Open First Year Students Representative Applications Open Indigenous Students Representative Applications Open International Students Representative Applications Open Disabilities Representative Applications Open Queer Representative Applications Open CEPSW Student Representative Applications Open Online Students Representative Applications Open General Council Member Applications Open Blogger & Content Writers Applications Open Volunteer 2025 Anna Kennett President Aakaash Chiramal Vice President Anna Matusiewicz Education Officer Lucas Clayton Treasurer Shubham Nanda Secretary Applications Open Social Activities Officer Applications Open Social Welfare Officer Applications Open Social Media & Communications Officer Applications Open First Year Students Representative Applications Open Indigenous Students Representative Applications Open International Students Representative Applications Open Disabilities Representative Applications Open Queer Representative Applications Open CEPSW Student Representative Applications Open Online Students Representative Applications Open General Council Member Applications Open Blogger & Content Writers Applications Open Volunteer 2024 Lucas Clayton President Anna Kennett Vic President / Treasurer Richa Agarwal Education Officer Xiaoxue Ma (Jackie) Secretary Nanjia Gong (Arthur) General Council Member Emma Winship General Council Member Aakaash Chiramal General Council Member Keshiya Rayla Kaavyashri Kamaladasa General Council Member Hai Zhang General Council Member Mercedes Matters-hedges General Council Member Shubham Nanda General Council Member Mandy Wang General Council Member Nan Xi General Council Member Yifan Xu General Council Member Anna Matusiewicz General Council Member Alanna Argudo General Council Member - Discord Champion Yanran Kong Social Activities Officer 2023 Lucas Clayton President Anna Kennett Vic President / Treasurer Frankie Barker Social Welfare Officer / Secretary Emma Winship General Council Member Nanjia (Arthur) Gong General Council Member Mercedes Matters-hedges General Council Member Aakaash Chiramal General Council Member Keshiya Rayla Kaavyashri Kamaladasa General Council Member Sephra Dsilva General Council Member Emily Hopkins Disabilities Representative Mansour Araghi International Students Representative 2022 Natasha Stevens President Sam Lane Vic President Anna Kennett Treasurer Lucas Clayton Education Officer Atoosa Ghaziani Social Activities Officer 2021 Markus Samson President Tash Stevens Vic President Jozef Kaftalli Secretary Andrew Chan Treasurer Chris Zhang Education Officer 2020 Markus Samson President Thu Tra Nguyen Vic President Ka Man Chan Secretary Chengyu Zhang Treasurer Tingting Zhou Education Officer 2019 Shazia Sagheer Choudhry President Jun Ma Vic President Wenqi Wang Secretary Luz Adriana Avella Latorre Treasurer Yukiya Wake Education Officer 2018 In 2018, the Flinders Uni Social Work Association was established by social work students wishing to enhance the lives of their fellow peers. This tradition has been carried on by students ever since, and without these BSW / MSW students, FUSWA would not exist. Join the Team and continue a legacy provided to all Flinders Social Work Students! FUSWA COUNCIL MEMBER ROLES EXPLORE

Enhance your academic journey with FUSWA at Flinders University Social Work Association in Bedford Park. FUSWA Flinders University Social Work Association Office Location Social Sciences South 118 • Developing Inclusion & Promoting Diversity • • Embracing Individual Differences • Building a Student Community Boost Your Career & Join Flinders University Social Work Association Student Support We understand that everyone's journey at Flinders is very different and sometimes you might need a little extra support to achieve your study goals, or simply to manage life in general. Our Student Support pages can help! FIND OUT MORE APPLY TODAY Student Association Want to be part of the Flinders University Social Work 'Academic' Association? By becoming a Council Member , you have an opportunity to help fellow students, represent student voices, boost your career post degree, and make new friends. FIND OUT MORE Site Membership Be it your fist year, entering Placement, or gearing up to graduate and start your career in Social Work, FUSWA is dedicated to help. Signup and become a Site Member to access pages created especially for Flinders Uni Social Work Students. FIND OUT MORE Acknowledgement WHAT IS FUSWA Flinders University Social Workers Association (FUSWA) is a student-run, and student-led Academic Association created for all students embarking on their journey to become emerging Social Workers, and Human Service Practitioners at Flinders. FUSWA aims to provide educational activities, inclusive social events, health and well-being awareness, and social development programs to aid in enriching the academic journey for all Social Work students. Our online (and ever growing) resources are made available to Flinders University students past, present, and future, with the aim to serve up a range of helpful solutions, study guides and industry related information to assist students in their studies, and beyond. We are bound by the three core principles as set out by the Australian Association of Social Workers ( www.aasw.asn.au ); Respect for Persons, Social Justice, and Professio n al Integrity. Statement of Acknowledgement Ninna Marni We recognise and acknowledge that Flinders University Social Workers Association (FUSWA) operates on the traditional lands and waters of Kaurna Peoples and pay respects to Elders past, present, and emerging . We acknowledge and respect Aboriginal peoples and nations as the state's first peoples and nations, and we recognise them as traditional owners, and occupants, of South Australian land and waters . Respect We recognise that Aboriginal peoples' spiritual, social, cultural, and economic practises are derived from their traditional lands and waters, that they maintain cultural and heritage beliefs, languages, and laws that are still relevant today, and that they have made, and continue to make, a unique and irreplaceable contribution to the state. We recognise that Aboriginal peoples have faced injustice and dispossession of their traditional lands and waters in the past. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of the Kaurna people to country, and we respect and value their past, present, and ongoing connection to the land and cultural beliefs. Flinders University Social Workers Asso ciation Commitment. We are committed to truth-telling about the history of social work education and practice in this State and working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and communities to achieve a shared vision for reconciliation. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land. The Gecko Story Click to Discover Council FUSWA STUDENT COUNCIL To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. MEET THE TEAM KEY INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS Field Placement CLICK HERE Student Toolbox CLICK HERE Student Groups CLICK HERE Study Blogs CLICK HERE FLINDERS UNIVERSITY FULL CALENDAR FLINDERS EVENTS FUSA FACEBOOK FUSA EVENTS FUSWA STUDENT COMMUNITY FUSWA President's Corner Public · 8 members Join AASW Public · 14 members Join FUSWA Public · 3 members Join General Discussion Public · 3 members Join Student Association: Questions & Answers for FUSWA Public · 2 members Join Social Work - General Information Public · 2 members Join Show More "The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is the professional body for social workers in Australia. As well as representing and supporting social workers in their essential work, we set the benchmarks for professional education and practice in social work." (AASW, 2025) Events & Activities Flinders University Social Work Association DISCOVER PAST EVENTS Messenger Community Chat Discord Server Chat CONNECT - SHARE - CHAT MESSENGER & DISCORD CHATS Leave us a message and we'll get back to you. Please be mindful that we are Flinders BSW and MSW Students to! We always try to respond to email messages as quickly as we can, but sometimes that 2000+ word essay gets in our way of checking FUSWA emails. If the matter is urgent, please contact our President - fuswa.president@gmail.com FUSWA Run by Students, Led by Students, for Students! First Name Last Name FAN Email Degree Pathway BSW / MSW Write a message SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! We will reply as soon as we can. Follow Us on Facebook Like & Follow the Offical Flinders University Social Work Association Facebook Page.

Join up and become a Student Member of FUSWA. Enjoy the benefits of FREE Student Membership with access to some great FUSWA Merchandise and Giveaways throughout the year. Stay up to date with what's happening at FUSWA, including Events, Prizes, Social Gatherings and much, much more. Become a St udent Member It's FREE t o Jo in Join up and become a Student Member of the Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA). Enjoy the benefits of FREE Student Membership with access to some great FUSWA Merchandise and Giveaways throughout the year. Stay up to date with what's happening at FUSWA, including Events, Prizes, Social Gatherings and much, much more. All included with your FUSWA Student Membership Digital Pass! Scan this Mobile QR Code to be directed to our QPAY APP where you can signup and view the FUSWA range of merchandise, or click on the link below to visit the QPAY Desktop site. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP Click Here > SITE MEMBERSHIP Sign-up to access additional hidden website features: Toolbox - downloads to help with study, placement, health and mindfulness, culture and more. Blogs - a range of pages the FUSWA Team felt you'd be interested in exploring. Like & Comment! Forums - create, share, join the discussion, discover other members you can follow and be followed. Your Area - create you own Account, manage your Profile, be Notified, check Reward Points and more. All you need is your FAN email to Join the FUSWA Website's Community of Social Work Students. FIND OUT MORE Events & Activities Flinders University Social Work Association WHAT'S HAPPENING WHAT HAPPENED

A collection of photo's to give you a glimpse into the kind of things FUSWA get up to. If you have any suggestions for events or activities you'd like us to organise, let us know. We would love to have you jump on board to help organise them! PAST EVENTS & ACTIVITIES A collection of photo's to give you a glimpse into the kind of things FUSWA get up to. If you have any suggestions for events or activities you'd like us to organise, let us know. We would love to have you jump on board to help organise them! Highlights from FUSWA Highlights from FUSWA CURRENT EVENTS & ACTIVITIES WHAT'S ON

Nominate Yourself and Become a Student Committee Member, or Student Representative of the Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA). THE FUSWA STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATION Join FUSWA FUSWA Committee Member Application Nominate Yourself and Become a Student Committee Member, or Student Representative of the Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA). To apply, you must be enrolled in the Degree or Masters of Social Work at Flinders University. Previous experience as a volunteer, club or association member is not essential, as this role will provide you with the necessary skills to be a Student Council Member. Please note, although you may officially hold one title, you will be expected to collaborate with other Committee Members, or Representatives within FUSWA to help on all Initiatives, Campaigns, and Projects we strive to deliver to Social Work Students across all year levels. Representative Roles To apply for a Representative Role, you MUST identify with the Role you are applying for i.e., be a First Nations Student to apply for the Indigenous Students Representative Role, be an International Student to apply for the International Students Representative Role. The 1st Year Representative is open to 2nd, 3rd, 4th and Masters Students only, as this role provides help for new students and university experience is required. Our Mission is to support all students studying Social Work at Flinders University, whether they be on campus, online, or international. Thank you for taking the time to Submit Your Nomination to become a Committee Member of the FUSWA Team! The application will take approximately 2 - 3 minutes to complete. Application & Committee Membership Terms By becoming a Committee Member, I will follow FUSWA protocols and policies (e.g. FUSWA Constitution) . Joining requires minimal commitment, but we do need clear communication ahead of time if unable to fulfill duties. Attending General Meetings (GM's are usually fortnightly) either in person (preferable) , or via video conferencing. Attend the Annual General Meeting (held once each year). FUSWA is an Academic Association, hence, a degree of respect and professionalism is required when completing duties, interacting with other Council Members, and students. If I need help in my role, I will reach out to other Members and Representatives. Remember, we are a Team and support each other! First Name Last Name What is your FAN (Flinders email)? Phone What Social Work year level are you in? Choose Year & Pathway Which Role(s) are you interested in? President (Executive Role) Education Officer (Executive Role) Treasurer (Executive Role) Secretary (Executive Role) Vice President Social Activities Officer Social Media & Communications Officer Blogger & Content Writer (multiple roles) General Committee (multiple roles) First Year Students Representative (open to 2nd year+ students) Indigenous Students Representative Queer Representative Disabilities Representative International Students Representative (multiple roles) Online Students Representative CEPSW Student Representative (BSW or MSW) FUSWA Volunteer (non-Council Member Role) Please note: If applying for a Representative Role, you must identify with that Role. Why do you want to join? Where did you hear about Committee Member Roles? Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Twitter You were asked to apply by FUSWA Another student told you about FUSWA I agree to the Application & Committee Member Terms whilst serving in Council. SUBMIT APPLICATION Thanks for submitting your Application! A FUSWA Team member will contact you soon to discuss your Submission.

Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Council - Website Aministrators FUSWA SITE ADMINISTRATORS Login to view Site Administrators or contact fuswa.team@gmail.com We are the CEPSW Academic Association for Social Work Students at Flinders University, providing support to all BSW, BSWH and MSW Students, be it social, academ... FUSWA Link View Profile Social Work Students Academic Association Masters of Social Work. Anna Kennett Link View Profile

Discover the student membership benefits of Flinders University! Join now to explore exclusive areas and enjoy student membership benefits. SITE MEMBERSHIP Why Sign-up? Get Access to Site Areas Just for Flinders Students! Become a Site Member & gain access to exclusive (hidden) pages just for Flinders Students. Toolbox - Signing up allows you to download a large selection of helpful information covering a variety of topics such as Study Guidance, Field Placement, Health, Mindfulness, and Indigenous Culture. Blogs - Signing up allows you to Comment and Like posts, adding your own personal touch to the range of information we felt you would be interested in reading. Groups - Signing up opens up the Groups page to you; a selection of interesting and helpful student community posts ranging from Social Work to Job's and Accommodation Assistance, and everything in between. Add your own personal touch by joining discussions, and sharing. You can discover other members you can follow, and be followed to. Your Area - Signing up allows you to create your own Account, manage your Profile, be Notified, check Reward Points, find out Who's Following You, and more. Members - Signing up enables you to see other Members on the website, explore their Profiles and even follow, or send them a message. and other pages to explore... Here's a Sneak Peek of Hidden Pages - To Access Them, Sign Up and Become a Site Member - It's FREE! All You Need is Your Flinders FAN Email to Sign Up We Will Remove Site Members Who Are Not Flinders University Students Let's Get You Signed Up so you can start exploring! SIGN UP

FUSWA EVENTS & ACTIVITIES. The latest in Events and Activities FUSWA run are all located here. Come back and visit to see what we have on throughout the year. Remember to Like and Follow Facebook because we post there to. FUSWA ACTIVITIES & GIVEAWAYS Activities and Giveaways are available on Facebook . Visit the FUSWA Facebook Page to keep up to date! Remember to Like and Follow the FUSWA Facebook Page! To see what Events are happening, visit our Social Platforms for the latest updates, and much more... Facebook, Insta, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and Discord. FUSWA SOCIAL'S Empower Your Potential AASW Student Membership Exclusive Benefits for Social Work Students "We know how challenging it can be to manage expenses while studying, and that’s why we provide a special membership discount for social work students, offering quality support and resources for just 15 cents a day." (AASW) Learn More About Student Membership FUSWA FUSWA FUSWA FUSWA Want to Grab Some Awesome Giveaways in 2 Easy Steps? Want to Grab Some Awesome Giveaways in 2 Easy Steps? Want to Grab Some Awesome Giveaways in 2 Easy Steps? Want to Grab Some Awesome Giveaways in 2 Easy Steps? Step 1. Step 1. Step 1. Step 1. Check Out Our Facebook Page For Competitions & Events! Check Out Our Facebook Page For Competitions & Events! Check Out Our Facebook Page For Competitions & Events! Check Out Our Facebook Page For Competitions & Events! Giveaways Giveaways Giveaways Giveaways Join up to become a FUSWA Student Member and go into the running to grab yourself some awesome GIVEAWAYS! FUSWA MEMBERSHIP IT'S FREE TO JOIN UP Step 2. Step 2. Step 2. Step 2. Remember to Remember to Remember to Remember to Questions? Email Us CONTACT US Follow, Like & Share

Safe Environments for Children and Young People - "Through their eyes" Group Training Sessions with Safe Place Training Safe Environments for Children and Young People - "Through their eyes" This is the South Australian Government-approved course for mandatory notifiers under the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017. This course has replaced the prior Child Safe Environments course, and any current Child Safe Environments certifications you possess are still valid. Training provider - "Safe Place Training" is a preferred supplier of Safe Environments for Children and Young People - 'Through Their Eyes' for the Department of Human Services. For full course details, please visit the Safe Place Training website. *** FUSWA IS UNABLE TO ORGANISE THIS TRAINING *** Want to Organise your training? Want to Organise your training? Want to Organise your training? Want to Organise your training? Contact 'Safe Place Training' and get a group of student's together to SAVE $$ on training cost. Training is provided via Webinar across the week and weekends. Approved Public Training Providers Approved Public Training Providers Approved Public Training Providers Approved Public Training Providers Click the link below to view the full list of The Department of Human Services (DHS) Approved Public Training Providers. Approved Providers FUSWA Flinders University Social Work Association EMAIL fuswa.team@gmail.com URGENT MATTERS fuswa.president@gmail.com FOLLOW US

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBING RESOURCES - It's OK to Ask for Help! You're not alone @ Flinders! Our list of Flinders and external support services may provide the guidance and help you seek. Sometimes asking for help is one of the bravest move you can make. Mental Health & Well-being Services STUDENT SERVICES Flinders University Contact Need help? Contact Flinders Connect Level 0, Central Library, Bedford Park Campus Tel. 1300 354 633 Lost On Campus App College of Education, Psychology and Social Work Level 4, Room 469, Education Building, Bedford Park EPSWEnquiries@flinders.edu.au Tel. +61 8 8201 7800 > Studying outside Australia? > Support and Services Directory Flinders Support Compass Students' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs are supported by Oasis, a student community wellbeing centre on the Bedford Park Campus, in order to help them achieve both academically and socially. There are a wide range of support services available at Flinders to help you succeed. Health and wellbeing • Study and learning • Financial support and assistance • Enrolment and course • Admin and technology • Careers and employment • Security • International students • Indigenous students • Higher degree research students HEALTH, COUNSELLING, DISABILITY SERVICES SAFETY & RESPECT ON CAMPUS STUDENT HEALTH & WELLBEING THE BIG 5 FROM MINDSPOT CEPSW CONTACTS FLINDERS COUNSELLING SERVICE A great resource for all students to use throughout during their academic journey. This service offers support for both academic and personal issues. Monday to Friday 8:45am - 5:00pm For Urgent Assistance 08 8201 2118 COUNSELLING HEADSPACE This is a service for individuals aged between 12 - 25. This service can be accessed online from 9am-1am online by visiting - Website: HEADSPACE CARER GATEWAY Carer Gateway is a national online and phone service providing great practical information and online resources to support carers. The interactive service finder connects your local support services. Support Offered 24/7. Website: GATEWAY QLIFE This service provides support for members of the LGBTIQ+ community. This service can be accessed from 3pm-12am through phone: 1800 184 527 or online chat. Website: QLIFE OPEN ARMS - VETERANS AND FAMILIES COUNSELLING This military services organisation provides free and confidential, counselling and support for mental health conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance and anger management. They are available 24/7 on 1800 011 046 Website: OPEN ARMS MENTAL HEALTH TRIAGE LINE This service provides information and advice in an emergency or crisis situation. Staffed by trained mental health professionals, they can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Teleph one: 13 14 65 Website: TRIAGE PANDA (PERINATAL ANXIETY & DEPRESSION AUSTRALIA) Perinatal is before and after giving birth, this service can be accessed if you are pregnant or have recently given birth. The service provides information, counselling, and referrals, and is staffed by trained volunteers, as well as professional counsellors. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7:30pm AEST on 1300 726 306 Website: PANDA FLINDERS SUPPORT NETWORK Flinders understands that sometimes the pressures of university and personal life can become difficult to manage, but there are a wide variety of support services available to help you. Discover the range of academic, career, wellbeing, and financial support services available. NETWORK BUTTERFLY FOUNDATION This organisation provides support surrounding eating disorders, disordered eating, body image and related issues. You can access this foundation 8am-12am by calling 1800 33 4673 Website: FOUNDATION BLUE KNOT FOUNDATION HELPLINE This service provides help, information, support, or referral for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. They are available 9:00am - 5:00pm AEST, every day of the week. 1300 657 380 Website: BLUE KNOT LIFELINE They provide 24-hour crisis counselling. Telephone: 13 11 14 Text service which runs from 12pm - midnight (AEST) on 0477 13 11 14 Online chat service from 7:00pm - midnight (AEST) online. Website: LIFELINE ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION SERVICE ADIS is a confidential telephone counselling, information and referral service for individuals, or anyone concerned about family and friends, students, and health professionals. 24/7 Support Offered by calling this number: 1300 13 1340 Website: ADIS REACH OUT PEER SUPPORT FORUM (14 - 25 YEARS) ReachOut provides young people with a place to share their experiences. Their forums aim to reduce isolation, create connections, and help individuals aged 14 - 25 find solutions with the support from a community who have similar lived experiences. Support Offered 24/7. Website: REACHOUT HEAD TO HEALTH Head to Health can help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations. Website: HEALTH ASK FLINDERS SELF-SERVICE For the quickest answers, search Flinders frequently asked questions or browse by category. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can submit an enquiry via 'request support'. Central Library, Bedford Park Monday & Tuesday: 9am to 5pm Wednesday: 9.30 to 5pm Thursday & Friday: 9 to 5pm ASK FLINDERS MENSLINE AUSTRALIA This service provides support for males. You can access this service 24/7 on 1300 78 99 78 or online by visiting - Website: MENSLINE LIVED EXPERIENCE TELEPHONE SUPPORT SERVICE (LETSS) This service connects you with trained individuals who have lived experience. You can access them 5pm - 11.30pm by phone: 1800 013 755 or online. Website: LETSS SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE This service provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. 1300 659 467 to get in touch. Website: CONNECT SANE AUSTRALIA SANE provides support and education for those with a mental illness so they can lead a better life. They are available Monday - Friday 10:00am - 10:00pm. Their phone number is 1800 187 263 Website: SANE MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICE This service is staffed by mental health clinicians 24/7 provides a comprehensive range of advice and support including access to psychiatrists. Call Anytime. Telephone: 13 14 65 Website: HEALTH WOMEN'S INFORMATION SERVICE WIS discuss options and choices relevant to individual situations. They offer support and services for a wide range of situations such as domestic/family violence, sexual assault and safety, financial security, health and wellbeing, relationship, and family advice. Monday-Friday: 8am - 9am. 08 8303 0590 or 1800 188 158 Website: WIS PLEASE NOTE: List of Health Providers is current at the time of website development (January 2023). Please inform FUSWA should any provider information change so our Team can update relevant details. Thank you. Need Help? Reach out to FUSWA or Flinders SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER & PRESIDENT These Committee Member positions incorporate all Student Welfare and Well-being activities required by FUSWA. They are the Association’s spokespeople regarding any issues relating to student welfare, whilst providing support and activities in conjunction with Flinders and CEPSW Student Assist. Click Here In Emergency Situations, Please Dial ' 000 ' for Ambulance, Fire or Police Assistance. Empower Your Potential AASW Student Membership Exclusive Benefits for Social Work Students "We know how challenging it can be to manage expenses while studying, and that’s why we provide a special membership discount for social work students, offering quality support and resources for just 15 cents a day." (AASW) Learn More About Student Membership Safety and Respect on Campus FUSA ‘BE A BETTER HUMAN’ CAMPAIGN Be A Better Human is a student-led campaign focused around consent, sexual harassment and sexual assault, bystander education, respectful relationships and reporting and support options for University students. Read More at FUSA Flinders Complaint Resolution Process Students can request that a specific issue is investigated by following the complaint resolution steps via the Flinders Uni website. Complaints and Appeals Security on Campus Security Officers are available 24-hours a day via the hotline telephones around campus or: Phone: (08) 8201 2880 this number is located on the back of your student / staff ID Email: security@flinders.edu.au Need Emergency Support? If you have an emergency, are concerned that your self or someone else is at risk of critical harm or have experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault; call: 000 for immediate Police, Fire or Ambulance assistance Flinders Security on (08) 8201 2880, this is the central number for all Flinders Campuses in both South Australia and the Northern Territory. On the Bedford Park Campus you can also use one of the 12 security hotlines phones . Read More at Flinders Report an Incident of Sexual Harassment or Sexual Assault Making a report does not initiate a complaint. It is the first step to offer you support and a chance to talk through your options. 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The basics of Flinders Social Work Field Placement. Field Placement The in's and out's of Social Work Field Placement Updated September 2024 Ok, you've hit that point in your degree and need to get ready for Field Placement. Whether you're a BSW or MSW student, we've put some basic information together that we feel will be helpful, and hopefully ease you into the process. Firstly, what is Placement? Field education is important to social work education. It is a required component of all undergraduate and postgraduate social work programs in Australia and a compulsory element of your studies outlined by the AASW. Field placements are organised learning experiences in which a student is put in an agency or community to work on specific activities under the supervision of a social worker, and the Flinders field education staff. The material offered here is intended to help students in navigating what's involved in the field education placement process, and hopefully make it a little easier for you to achieve a successful and gratifying placement experience. Basically, we've tried to provide you with the basics and what you need leading up to, and whilst you are on placement. From the FUSWA Team, good luck and enjoy the experience! Work Integrated Learning Support (WIL) – Social Work Phone Location Mail Phone CEPSW WIL Office: (08) 8201 5410 College of Education, Psychology and Social Work Education Building, Level 4, Room 4.69 GPO Box 2100 | Adelaide | South Australia | 5001 swplacements@flinders.edu.au CEPSW WIL Flo Site Pre-Placement Steps Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Step 7. Grants & Scholarships Prerequisites Topics You Need Before placement, you need to have completed all prerequisite topics. To check what topics are required, we recommend reaching out to a College of Education, Psychology and Social Work (CEPSW) administrative officer and let them prepare a topic study plan for you. Mail courseadvice.epsw@flinders.edu.au Phone students.flinders.edu.au/cepsw/contacts Phone (08) 8201 7800 Location Level 4, Room 469, Education Building Bedford Park, SA 5042 Working with Children Check Aged Care Sector Check The WIL Support Team will initiate these checks on your behalf. DHS will then email you - follow the instructions in the email to complete the process. Upload evidence of your clearance to InPlace. DHS Screening and background checks Screening Unit checks overview and details Safe Environments Certificate Child Safe Environments training is to be organised by you. It is mandatory that you take training in order to understand your obligatory notification requirements while dealing with children and young people. The National Guidelines for Child Safe Organisations are in accordance with this. We strongly recommend gathering a group of your fellow peers to organise this training, as this may provide you a group booking discount. FUSWA may organise this training via a third party provider, but is dependent upon time constraints and training provider availability. Safe Environments Training in detail and where you can book training RRHAN-EC (school based placement) Complete the Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect: Fundamentals Course and upload a copy of the completion certificate to InPlace. The course type is self-directed, online and provides essential knowledge set when working in schools. Running time: 2 hours and is FREE. Fundamentals course: Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care State-based Working with Children Clearance (all interstate placements) Different states and territories have their own clearances required for working with children. Please refer to instructions from the WIL Support Team if you don’t already have a clearance relevant to your placement location. More info from SA Gov site Please ref to relevant state for detailed information State-based Mandatory Reporting (all interstate placements) Different states and territories have their own mandatory reporting requirements. Please refer to instructions from the WIL Support Team if you don’t already have a clearance relevant to your placement location. Mandatory Reporting Guide All Other Checks Aged Care SA Health NDIS COVID-19 Vaccination Please refer to your Social Work – Pre-Placement Checklist provided by email from the Placement Team. It is your responsibility to be aware of what checks you require. If you have any questions, please refer them to the WIL Support Team . They are there to help you! Social Work Placement Requirements Flinders Website Visit the Flinders University Social Work Placements webpage. This contains detailed information for all students going on Field Placement. This is your go to page for your questions, links & detailed requirements. Preparation for your placement experience Pre-Placement Checklist Placement Document To assist you with the pre-placement process, the Pre-Placement Checklist will be emailed out from the Placement Team. This document contains the following information: How to update your Student Information on InPlace. How to complete your Compliance Requirements for Placement, and How to prepare for your Placement Interview. Essential pre-placement checks Compliance Checks Mandatory for Placement Here's the list of mandatory compliance checks you need for Field Placement. But please check your email from the Placement Team ensure you have the most recent information and what checks are required! Essential pre-placement checks National Police Check Application Provide a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) Check. Must include ‘Unsupervised Contact with Vulnerable Groups’ and be located in Aged/Health Care Sector. Are you working or volunteering with children? (tick) Will you have contact with Vulnerable Groups? (tick) Check Type - Individual Concession (IC) (tick) Reason for Check - (IMPORTANT TO WRITE) UNI PLACEMENT - UNSUP VULN GRPS SAPOL Check - Application Example ONLY Placement Guides CEPSW Work Integrated Learning Rural, interstate and workplace-based placement guides. Community development placements. Residential aged care placements. SA Health placements. School-based placements. Placement Sessions by the WIL Team by the FUSWA Team Keep an eye on your emails for the WIL Support Team information session they run. This provides excellent information on your placement requirements. FUSWA try to provide Placement Sessions each semester, but these are subject to Council Member and Academic Staff availability. If you miss a session, check our past recordings from the FUSWA Placement Sessions we've run. Be mindful that things change, and these sessions are for historical context. We recommend attending current sessions. FUSWA YoutTube Channel InPlace Student Portal Personal Details Document Uploads Student Information Required for Placement Information required for EPSW - Social Work Compulsory Compliance - for All Students. To access InPlace, log into your Okta Dashboard and select the InPlace icon. (If the InPlace Placement System is missing from your Dashboard, you may need to contact Flinders IDS on 08 8201 2345.) Once you have logged into InPlace, select your FAN in the top right corner of the homepage and then select ‘My Details’. [Staff & Students] Scroll down the page to locate the section ‘EPSW Social Work Student Information’. This is the section you need to update by Complete all relevant drop downs to ensure your details are up to date, including areas of interest. Upload ALL documents into this portal before the deadline outlined in the email from the Placements Team. The WIL Support Team will check and approve valid compliance items or reject wrong ones via InPlace. Students can resubmit the right compliance item, and comments are supplied to explain why it was denied. Please check your InPlace on a regular basis for any compliance that may have been denied. You will be unable to begin placement until you have met the compliance standards. Student Placement Portal Compliance Checks Based on P references List of additional compliance checks based on your Placement preferences. Please check your email from the Placement Team ensure you have the most recent information and what checks you need to do! FUSWA Toolbox For heaps of downloadable resources, visit the FUSWA Toolbox. We might have just what you're looking for! TOOLBOX Flinders Scholarships FUSA Grants SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTS InPlace Deadline Start the compliance process as early as possible! But if you don't have what you need in time? Request an online extension. Edit Problems or Concerns Before or during Placement? Discuss with your placement supervisor first. If they can't resolve it, contact the WIL Support Team. Contact Need Help? It's OK to ask for help! If a problem or concern is harming your well-being, reach out to a counsellor. 8.45am - 5pm +61 8201 2118 Contact Out of Hours Help Flinders University Out-of-hours Crisis Line. Weekends / Public Holidays 5pm - 9am 1300 512 409 Txt Msg. 0488 884 103 Contact Now that you have all the pre-placement steps taken care of and uploaded everything you need into InPlace, what's next? "Your Placement Interview" Here's what we suggest and some information provided to students by the WILL Team to help you increase your chances and maximize your potential. Placement Interview The basics of what you need to know In Summary Before the match becomes official, all social work students who have been matched to an agency by the WIL Support Team will be expected to attend an interview. The WIL Support Team will send you an email with match details and guidance on how to confirm your interview with your host agency. The WIL Support Team will help and support you through everything. Placement Interview Guide (@ FLO) Your Resume A resume is a document that a person creates and uses to demonstrate their history, abilities, and accomplishments. It reflects your personality and is based on years of experience. Keep it to 1-2 pages in general and only use the most recent experience you have, say the last 2 to 5 years. In the interview you can expand. Some good examples can be found on - @ FLO or Seek.com and Indeed.com SW Resume Template (Download) Email Signature An email signature is a block of text at the end of an email which includes professional contact details. What to Include in an Email Signature First and Last Name. Affiliation Info (such as "Social Work Student" and "Flinders University") Email address and mobile number. Social Profile Icons. Awards and Certificates. Example Email Signatures (Download) Introduction Email To write an introductory email that gets a good reaction, be genuine, straightforward, and engaging. A good introductory email should be clear, concise and free of grammatical errors. Confirm what you need to bring to the interview. Don't go into too much detail about yourself. Follow up with a phone call if you haven't received a response in 3-4 working days. Student Email To Agency (Example) Preparing For The Interview A good interview plays a role in gaining placement and is great practice for when you are job seeking. The WIL Support Team have a wealth of information to help you to succeed. If you are not successful in the first interview, don't freak out! The process is not over and you will get another chance of placing with a different agency. It just means your placement start date is pushed out. Preparing For The Interview (@ FLO) A Little Research Helps Researching the Agency helps you understand what skills, knowledge and personal attributes they might be looking for, and questions they may ask. Make a note of any standout information. Visit their website to discover their mission, values, clients, model of service delivery, etc Jump onto their social media accounts to view recent news like Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. 7 Things To Research (@ Glassdoor) Know Your Story "Tell me about yourself?" "Why did you decide to do social work?" They appear to be easy questions, but are they? These might be the questions that cause you to fail the interview if you are unprepared. Make a table with four categories and a list of details and scenarios for each area that may be relevant to the placement host and experience you are interviewing for. Develope Your 'Story' (@ FLO) What To Wear Wear an appropriate outfit. You won't be expected to wear formal work attire, but make sure you look clean, and neat. Clean, neutral slacks or pants, dress shirts, and jackets are safe choices. Don't go in wearing t-shits with slogans or images that could be deemed inappropriate. Ripped jeans, shorts or thongs (flip flops) are never advised. To ease your nerves, wear something you comfortable on the day. What To Wear (@Indeed) Where Are You Going? Being late to an interview is a really bad way to start off. Be it in person, or online. Know where you are going and how best to get there, either using public transport or your own car. We recommend arriving up 10 - 15 minutes early because this gives you time to relax and gather your thoughts. It gives you time to chat to Agency staff, providing you some good questions to ask during the interview. Showing Up On The Day (@ JobSage) First Impressions Count How to make a great first impression in an interview? Attitude! Having really positive attitude is a must. How you look and act can matter as much as your knowledge, your education, skills, experience and ideas. Genuine - Be your authentic self. Be Nervous - don't try and hide it, just be honest and upfront about how you feel. Language - if you feel its a barrier, say so. People will tend to accommodate you. Careers Interview Session, May 2021 How to Answer Questions There are generally 4 main types of interview questions you'll get - Behavioural: 'Tell us a time...' Situational: 'What would you do if...' Case study: 'Your client presents with...' Technical/Skill: referring to tools, knowledge, industry specific details For behavioural questions the STAR (@ FLO) response is a great guide on how to formulate your responses. Careers Interview Session, May 2021 Questions to ask? (hint) Asking questions about the interviewers own experience at the organization can help you build rapport and gain direct feedback about what it's like to work there. They may also offer a more detailed view of the people you will be working with and the environment. Be prepared for personal questions and the all important, "Why do you want to be a SW?" & "Why do you want to be here?". Big Interview Overview (@ Flinders) What to do after the Interview It's great to send some love, so email the Agency and thank them for their time soon after your interview. It shows that you are keen and keeps you top of mind. Another great hint is to follow up with the Agency a few days later by telephone. This gives you the chance to ask how you went, what things could have been better, and what things they liked. Good for personal development. After the Interview (@Indeed) Unsuccessful Interview? If you're not successful, don't freak out! Every effort will be made to match you with a different agency. The ability to rematch will be determined by a variety of factors like reasons why you weren't successful, timings in the placement process, and availability of placements. It's not the end of your journey, just a slight bump in the road. Contact the WIL Support Team. WIL Support Team Email Social Work Careers Pack FLO provides a great range of information to assist you through the process. To find valuable resources, visit the resources - flo.flinders.edu.au/course/ flo.flinders.edu.au/placement_interview_guide flo.flinders.edu.au/course/CEPSW Field Education Placements - Preparing for your Interview! Social Work Careers Pack Where to Find Help Don't be scared to look for help. The WIL Support Team provides all students assistance in their Placement. Social Work Placements : swplacements@flinders.edu.au Phone: 08 8201 5410 Careers and Employability Service Phone: 08 8201 2832 Email: careers@flinders.edu.au Financial support and scholarships Financial Support (@FLO) You are now on Field Placement - Congratulations! Bet you're wondering what to expect right? Here's some insight into what you will be required to do whilst on your Placement and what resources are available to you. Field Placement STUDENT FIELD PLACEMENTS We have provided some downloadable PDF information to assist students, however to access the full Work Integrated Learning (WIL) directly related to the course you're studying, c lick on the link below. This will direct you to the Preparation Information for your placement experience page located on Flinders. Placements (Work Integrated Learning) Student Fact Sheet (download) To Contact Your WIL Placement Team - College of Education, Psychology and Social Work Location: Education Building Front Office (Level 4, Room 4.69) Phone: 8201 5410 Email: cepsw.placements@flinders.edu.au FUSWA Guide to Field Placement Watch it on Watch it on Watch it on Watch it on

FUSWA SOCIAL MEDIA - CLICK • VISIT • LIKE • FOLLOW • CONNECT • EXPLORE • SHARE • CHAT - At Flinders, BSW & MSW Social Work Students have a wide range of social platforms to connect on, opening up a world of possibilities for everyone! FUSWA SOCIAL MEDIA CLICK • VISIT • LIKE • FOLLOW • CONNECT • EXPLORE • SHARE • CHAT At Flinders, BSW & MSW Social Work Students have a wide range of social platforms to connect on, opening up a world of possibilities for everyone! LIKE & FOLLOW FUSWA FACEBOOK Our Official Facebook Page The official FUSWA Facebook page includes posts brought to you direct from the Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) and its Team. Like and Follow to keep up to date on what's happening at FUSWA, including Events, Merchandise and more... FUSWA MESSENGER CHAT Official Facebook Community Chat FUSWA created a Facebook Messenger Community Chat for BSW and MSW Students at Flinders University. These chats, arranged by Degree (BSW / BSWH / MSW), Year and Semester, is our Official Chat platform, to supplement the FUSWA Discord Chat Server which provides individual BSW & MSW Topic Chats, and information. Help grow the Social Work Student Community by joining these Messenger Chats. START CHATTING LEARN MORE LEARN MORE FUSWA DISCORD SERVER Official Discord Chat Join the FUSWA Discord Chat Server and connect with other students based on your Semester Topics. This server provides students Chat, Voice and Video options - great for Study Groups! You will also find the server includes information, and downloads to help with your studies whether you are a BSW, BSWH or MSW student. START CHATTING FUSWA LINKEDIN PAGE Official Association's LinkedIn Page The Association's LinkedIn Page allows LinkedIn members to discover and connect with individual companies, and other social workers. It also provides students a chance to learn about the social work practice, the human services industry, its brands, products, services, career opportunities, and more. LINK UP FOLLOW US FUSWA LINKEDIN GROUP Our Official Groups Page The official FUSWA LinkedIn Groups page provides students and industry professional a powerful tool for sharing personal experiences and expertise. It provides the ability to connect with peers and potential mentors in the social work and human services industry, communicate with current practitioners, or prospect career opportunities. FUSWA INSTAGRAM Our Official Insta Posts Follow FUSWA on Intagram and be presented with a variety of inspirational memes, event photo's, updates, highlights, and funnies. FOLLOW US FOLLOW US FUSWA TWITTER Our Official Tweet's The official FUSWA Twitter provides students a platform to discover Tweets about news and events happening at FUSWA, Flinders University, and beyond. Follow us, and the people, providers, or companies we follow, and enjoy consuming content we endeavor to provide, or simply use it to communicate with other social work students, and friends. FUSWA YOUTUBE CHANNEL Our Official Video Channel Subscribe to the FUSWA YouTube Channel and discover video's produced by the Team, our activities, FUSWA social, career, and informational events. Missed out on the BSW and MSW Student Placement Sessions held on campus? We endeavour to record everything we do and pop it on our channel so you don't miss out! SUBSCRIBE FOLLOW US FUSWA TIKTOK Our Official TikTok The FUSWA TikTok is our outlet for students to express themselves through song, dance, music, comedy, lip-sync, or whatever they want to share across the Flinders Uni community. Watch us and social work students create and share the quirky, the notable, and other content that expresses them, and their lives, in some unique way. FUSWA QPAY Our Official Membership App Singup and become a Student Member of the Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA). Enjoy the benefits of FREE Membership with access to some great FUSWA Merchandise, prizes, events, and giveaways throughout the year. JOIN UP JOIN THE GROUP STUDENT FACEBOOK GROUP Flinders Uni Social Work Students This is the Flinders University Social Work Students PRIVATE Facebook group. Our Team here at FUSWA, along with other students, moderate the page and you will often see FUSWA posts across it so that the wider student community never miss out on what's happening at FUSWA, Flinders and worldwide. This group provides access to the FUSWA Community Messenger Chats. MSW FACEBOOK GROUP Master's of Social Work Facebook This PRIVATE Facebook Group is dedicated to students studying their Master's Degree, providing a platform to connect, share and discuss this pathway within Flinders University. Students here will also be members of the Flinders University Social Work Students Group, and you will sometimes see FUSWA posts shared on this page. JOIN THE GROUP STUDENT CHAT CONNECT

Be Part of the FUSWA Student Council Become a Student Executive, Committee Member or Student Representative and provide students with helpful recommendations to improve their learning experiences on campus, online and during field education. FUSWA ROLES COMMITTEE MEMBERS Vice President The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Vice President is an important Committee Member position because they are the glue which Ensures FUSWA Activities, its Members, and the Association as a whole, is Kept Together. Social Welfare Officer The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Social Welfare Officer is an important Committee Member position because they are Responsible for Student Welfare and Wellbeing Activities, and FUSWA Health Initiatives. Social Activities Officer The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Social Activities Officer is an important Committee Member position because they Organise Student Social and Wellbeing Activities and Events. General Council Members The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) General Committee Member roles are an important Committee Member position providing Support to all FUSWA Council Members, as well as being a Voice on FUSWA Initiatives, and for Flinders Social Work Students. Multiple roles available for those who want to be part of the Team to help out when, where, and how they can. Social Media & Communications Officer The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Social Media and Communications Officer is an important Committee Member position because they Manage all Social Media and Digital Platform Activities, and Marketing Initiatives for the Academic Association. Blogger & Content Writer The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Blogger & Content Writer role helps manage website and social media content. Reporting directly to the Social Media Officer, this position allows BSW & MSW students to add their own flare to the content FUSWA delivered across our various digital platforms. Multiple roles available for those who like to write, reflect and just be involved by leaving their digital mark. FUSWA Student Volunteer Don't have time to commit to Student Council, but still want to get involved? Become a Volunteer and join the list of students who help the FUSWA Team out at events both on and off campus. Earn Horizon Points, Co f fee Vouchers, a Certificate of Appreciation & Recognition on the FUSWA S ocial Platforms. SUBMIT APPLICATION STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE ROLES EXPLORE

Join the FUSWA Council to shape student experiences. Apply for roles like Executive and Committee Member to make an impact. FUSWA ROLES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) President is an important Executive Committee Role incorporating many facets of the Academic Association, as they represent Social Work Students of the College, and FUSWA. Anna Martin is the current President. Anna is an online Master of Social Work Student and has been involved with FUSWA for approximately three years. Treasurer The Flinders University Social Work Assoication (FUSWA) Treasurer is an important Executive Committee Member because they, along with the FUSWA President, grant approval for all FUSWA related expenses. Paula Docking is our current Treasurer. Paula is a Bachelor of Social Work student and is in her second year of involvement with FUSWA. Education Officer The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Education Officer is an important Executive Committee Member position because they Organise all Student Educational and Career-based Activities required by FUSA, the College and FUSWA. Ely Zeimet is our current Education Officer. Ely is a Master of Social Work student and is in their second year of involvement with FUSWA. Secretary The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Secretary is an important Executive Committee Member position because they Manage the General Day to Day Running of the Academic Association, and are the Record Keeper. Delsha Wickramaachichi is our current Secretary. Delsha is a Bachelor of Social Work student and is in her second year of involvement with FUSWA. FUSWA COMMITTEE MEMBER ROLES EXPLORE

Be Part of the FUSWA Student Council Become a Student Executive, Committee Member or Student Representative and provide students with helpful recommendations to improve their learning experiences on campus, online and during field education. FUSWA ROLES STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES First Year Students Representative The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) First Year Students Representative is an important position because they are FUSWA's Spokesperson on issues of importance to First Year Social Work Students within the College. Application Open to 2nd, 3rd and 4th Year Students Only. Indigenous Students Representative The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Indigenous Students Representative is an important position because they are FUSWA's Spokesperson on issues of importance to First Nations Students within the College. To apply for a Representative Role, you MUST identify with the Role you are applying for. Queer Representative The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Queer Representative is an important position because they are FUSWA's Spokesperson regarding issues of importance to Students of Diverse Sexual and Gender Identities within the College. To apply for a Representative Role, you MUST identify with the Role you are applying for. Disabilities Representative The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Disabilities Representative is an important position because they are FUSWA's Spokesperson on issues of importance to Students with a Disability within the College. To apply for a Representative Role, you MUST identify with the Role you are applying for. International Students Representative The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) International Students Representative is an important position because they are FUSWA's Spokesperson on issues of importance to International Students within the College. (Multiple Roles) To apply for a Representative Role, you MUST identify with the Role you are applying for. Online Students Representative The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Online Students Representative is an important position because they are FUSWA's Spokesperson on issues of importance to Students who are studying off-campus (online only). To apply for a Representative Role, you MUST identify with the Role you are applying for. CEPSW Student Representative The Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) CEPSW Student Representative is an important position because they are the College of Social Work Student Representative, attending monthly meetings with the Dean of Education and Academic Staff of the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. Applications Open to all BSW, BSWH and MSW Students. FUSWA Student Volunteer Don't have time to commit to Student Council, but still want to get involved? Become a Volunteer and join the list of students who help the FUSWA Team out at events both on and off campus. Earn Horizon Points, Co f fee Vouchers, a Certificate of Appreciation & Recognition on the FUSWA S ocial Platforms. SUBMIT APPLICATION FUSWA STUDENT NOMINATION FORM APPLY TODAY

Complete list of FUSWA News & Updates NEWS & UPDATES Keep up to date with FUSWA activities, events, announcements and news. Check to see the Winners of FUSWA giveaways...might be you? To see everything that happens, visit our Facebook Page. www.facebook.com/FlindersUniSocialWorkAssociation STAY IN THE KNOW Share 26 Feb 2025 2025 FUSWA TEAM New Student Council Read More 22 Dec 2024 Joint Communication FUSWA and CEPSW – Important contacts for students Read More 6 Aug 2024 FUSWA HAS MOVED WE HAVE MOVED TO SSS118 Read More 20 Feb 2024 News & Updates Moved Everything's now on our FUSWA Facebook Read More 24 Dec 2023 Merry Christmas from FUSWA Christmas Holiday Cheer Read More 12 Oct 2023 Speed Friending @ Flinders University Join us for a free coffee and meet new friends! Read More 17 Aug 2023 FUSWA VOLUNTEERS Want to get involved? Read More 17 Aug 2023 Flinders Careers Festival 2023. Come and meet your future employer Read More 9 Aug 2023 Online Students Competition Win a $50 Coles Myer Voucher Read More 8 May 2023 Well-being Week It’s Well-being Week which means Oasis is bringing back our Gratitude Wall! Read More 7 May 2023 Last Day to Withdraw Reminder! Reminder: last day to withdraw without failure is May 12 (this Friday) Read More 5 May 2023 FUSWA Field Placement Session Pre-Placement Information Session (Semester 1 - 2023) Read More 23 Mar 2023 The 2023 FUSWA Team Introducing you to your 2023 FUSWA Team Read More 22 Mar 2023 Website Launch Brand New Website Design & Features! Read More 20 Mar 2023 WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2023 World Social Work Day takes place on 21 March 2023 Read More 11 Mar 2023 Adelaide Fringe Winner Success! You’re off to the Fringe Read More 2 Feb 2023 FUSWA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Flinders University Social Work Association AGM Read More 31 Jan 2023 Flinders O'Week 2023 This is a great opportunity to discover everything Flinders has to offer. Read More 18 Oct 2022 Field Placement Event BSW & MSW Placement Information Session Read More 15 Oct 2022 FUSWA MERCHANDISE New Range of FUSWA Merchandise Now Available Read More

NEWS & UPDATES STAY IN THE KNOW Keep up to date with FUSWA activities, events and news. < Back We Are Recruiting! FUSWA 28 Feb 2022 Join FUSWA and become a Student Council Member We Are Recruiting! Become a Flinders University Social Work Association (FUSWA) Council Member and be a voice for Flinders Social Work Students. Check our website to discover the roles within FUSWA and then head over to our Application Page to start your 2022 Council Member journey. Apply via https://www.fuswa.com/membership Previous Next

NEWS & UPDATES STAY IN THE KNOW Keep up to date with FUSWA activities, events and news. < Back News & Updates Moved FUSWA 20 Feb 2024 Everything's now on our FUSWA Facebook NEWS & UPDATES To Keep up to date with FUSWA activities, events, announcements and news, visit our Facebook Page. www.facebook.com/FlindersUniSocialWorkAssociation Due to limited time, student volunteers and study hours, we now have all news, activities, announcements and events located on our FUSWA Facebook page. We will no longer publish to this page...but will leave it up so you can see what to expect on the Flinders University Social Work Association's Facebook Page. (If you believe you can write, blog and add content to our website, get in touch! We need content writers and bloggers!!) Previous Next

NEWS & UPDATES STAY IN THE KNOW Keep up to date with FUSWA activities, events and news. < Back Flinders Careers Festival 2023. FUSWA 17 Aug 2023 Come and meet your future employer Come to the Student Hub at the Bedford Park campus and meet your future employer at the Flinders Careers Festival 2023. Students from all year levels are welcome - whether you're a final-year student seeking information about graduate programs, or a first/second-year student seeking an internship or 'work while you study' or volunteer opportunities. Health & Community Service Career Festival Thursday 17 August 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm There'll be interactive activities, including FREE professional headshots to freshen up your LinkedIn profile, food, and festival vibes! Visit the Careers & Employability booth to learn about workshops and resources on offer to support your career journey. Booking at CareerHub via Okta Employers confirmed to attend so far include: 1. Anglicare 2. ACH Group 3. Active Life Therapies 4. Allora Options 5. Australian Association of Social Workers - SA Branch 6. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation 7. Autism SA 8. Baptist Care SA 9. Brain Injury SA 10. Cara Inc 11. Community Bridging Services 12. Community Living Australia 13. Conscious Healthcare SA 14. Department for Child Protection 15. Department of Human Services 16. Drake Medox 17. Flinders University Sport and Fitness 18. Headspace Centres 19. HenderCare 20. MPOT 21. My Supports 22. Resthaven Incorporated 23. Silverchain Group (RDNS) 24. Sonder 25. Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) 26. Southern Cross Care 27. Talking Matters 28. The Benevolent Society 29. Your Health Navigator Booking at CareerHub via Okta https://careerhub.flinders.edu.au/students/events/Detail/1889045 Previous Next