QLD Toowoomba Practice Group WSWD Event 18 Mar 24

This year will extend our conversation on ecosocial work and build on the World Social Work Day theme ‘Strengthening intergenerational solidarity for enduring wellbeing’.

Please be aware that the Connecting to Country session will have experiential components that will have some limitations online. Lena Dominelli will be joining us online from Scotland via zoom

Program

5.00 pm: Gather and connect over nibblies

5.30 pm: Connecting to Country with Mr Paul Carmody (in-person speaker)

6.00 pm: Reflections

6.30pm: Climate Change: Is it an issue for social workers? Lena Dominelli, University of Stirling, Scotland (live online session). Many social workers know little about climate change or its relevance for the routines of everyday practice. This session will consider what climate change is, its relevance for daily routines of practice, and how social workers can engage in activities to mitigate climate risk in their communities. Dinner and reflections to follow

8.00 pm: Close

When: Tuesday 18th March 2025

Time: 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm (AEST)

Where: Toowoomba City Library, Community Rooms, Level 3, cnr of Herries and Victoria Sts Toowoomba, (see below for details) AND online via Zoom, link will be emailed to registered attendees the day of the meeting and opens at 5.20 pm (AEST)

Please BYO dinner and participate in the post-presentation reflections.

There is free parking under the library off Victoria St entrance as well as street parking in close vicinity.