by David Niven | Aug 25, 2020 | adult care, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, covid19, education, government, International, law, Media, Mental Health, Newly qualified social workers, Podcasts, Research, safeguarding, Social Work, social work education, Training, Uncategorized
In the 50th year of the British Association of Social Workers ( BASW ) it is fitting that my 100th podcast is with the National Chair, Gerry Nosowska. The Heritage Year sees challenges both national and international but finds the Association in a strong position,...
by David Niven | Aug 18, 2020 | Ambassador, Australia, covid19, crime, Diplomacy, education, environment, government, humanitarian, International, law, Media, Podcasts, Research, Social Work
Part 2 of this fascinating interview on the power of diplomacy from when Christopher moved to the IFRC. The range of issues and the depth of need in the world is staggering. The constant demand on a macro and micro level to resolve conflict is well known but this...
by David Niven | Aug 14, 2020 | Ambassador, Australia, covid19, Diplomacy, education, environment, government, humanitarian, International, law, Media, Podcasts, policy, safeguarding, Social Work
This is a great opportunity to listen in to the world of international diplomacy.Christopher served his country for 30 years , having worked for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 1968-2000. In that time he served in a variety of embassies, at the...
by David Niven | Aug 3, 2020 | Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, Conference, covid19, crime, education, health, law enforcement, Media, Podcasts, policy, Research, safeguarding, schools, Social Media, Social Work, traffiking, Training, Uncategorized
In which Jim becomes the CEO of the INEQE Safeguarding Group. http://www.ineqe.com Initially, like many ex law enforcement officers he focussed on consultancy work but soon realised that they needed to expand to realise the many ideas that they had so created a...
by David Niven | Jun 15, 2020 | Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, covid19, education, environment, government, health, International, Mental Health, Podcasts, policy, Research, Social Work, social work education, Training Courses, Uncategorized
What social work can contribute during and following the Covid19 pandemic. Professor Ngoh Tiong Tan is Chair of Global Institute for Social Work ( www.thegisw.org ) International Advisory Board —– President, Connexions International. —– Professor, Singapore...
by David Niven | Jun 9, 2020 | covid19, environment, government, health, International, Podcasts, poetry
Covid19 has been a nightmare for all populations. Paradoxically, the planet and the environment have benefited. Just before lockdown, I was invited with a group of poets in Bath to respond to a short but powerful video produced by two remarkable women by writing and...