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We were privileged to host Ben William from Luminar Health for a Pre-Placement Preparation Workshop with our Bachelor of Social Work students at IHM.

With over 26 years of experience across community services in Victoria, Ben shared rich, practice-based insights from his work across alcohol and other drug (AOD) services, forensic settings, residential rehabilitation, withdrawal units, intake and assessment, counselling, harm reduction, and medically supervised environments.

He highlighted the strong intersection between AOD and co-existing mental health conditions, and provided valuable perspectives on the growing complexity of supporting clients transitioning from forensic systems into community-based and NDIS-supported independent living arrangements.

Students were able to connect theory with lived practice, gaining a clearer understanding of workforce expectations, service challenges, and the realities of contemporary social work practice.

A big thank you to Ben from Luminar Health for sharing his expertise and helping prepare our students for meaningful placement experiences.

Preparing students for meaningful placement experiences 👏

A big thank you to Michael from the IHM Placement Team for conducting an engaging Pre-Placement Preparation Workshop for our Bachelor of Social Work students, alongside Ambika Achanta and Binoy Joseph.

The session provided valuable guidance on placement expectations, professional practice, communication skills, and preparing students for real-world social work environments.

Workshops like these play an important role in building student confidence and readiness before entering the field.

Thank you to our team for their continued support and dedication towards student success.

Building meaningful community connections through real-world learning 🤝

We were pleased to welcome Simone Schweigert from Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House, one of our valued placement partners supporting our Bachelor of Social Work students through placements, meaningful community engagement, and real-world learning experiences.

Partnerships like these provide students with meaningful real-world experience, professional guidance, and the opportunity to make a positive impact within the community.

Thank you, Simone and Clota Cottage Neighbourhood House, for supporting the growth of our future social workers.

An inspiring and thought-provoking session at the IHM School of Social Work with guest speaker Professor Robert Bland AM.

Students had the privilege of learning from one of Australia’s most respected voices in mental health and social work practice, whose contributions to the AASW Practice Standards and Mental Health Practice Standards continue to shape the profession.

Professor Bland shared valuable insights on self-awareness, ethical practice, lived experience, resilience, and the realities of working alongside individuals through some of life’s most challenging moments.

His reflections encouraged students to embrace compassion, courage, and professional responsibility as they prepare for their future careers in social work.

Thank you, Professor Robert Bland, for sharing your knowledge, experience, and wisdom with our students and inspiring the next generation of social work professionals.

Social workers are on the frontline of some of society's biggest challenges.

Housing, mental health, family support, if you want to be part of the solution, this is where it starts.

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