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SWIRLS Study with us

Engage with SWIRLS by studying courses informed by contemporary research, evidence, and peer-reviewed literature. Identify and translate innovative research into real world impacts by studying a PhD in Social Work or partner with us to undertake a PhD in your workplace.

 

SWIRLS supported degrees

Responding to Domestic and Family Violence in the Context of Child Protection: Advanced Understanding and Leadership

This course, designed for Department for Child Protection (DCP) staff in leadership positions, contributes to strengthening the DCP’s response to children, young people and families experiencing domestic and family violence. Course participants will build leadership capacity to respond to, and improve outcomes for, children and families who experience domestic and family violence in the context of child protection.

Responding to Domestic and Family Violence in the Context of Child Protection: Advanced Understanding and Leadership

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Trauma Responsive Practice

If you are a graduate with a degree in social work, teaching, nursing, allied health, or youth and community-focused studies with previous studies including diverse population groups with experiences of trauma, Flinders University can provide you with knowledge and skills to help you progress your career in trauma responsive practice. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of trauma informed theory and practice and focus on fields of practice including family violence, working with children and young people, and supervision and leadership. 

Graduate Certificate in Trauma Responsive Practice

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  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Prior Published Work
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  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work

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