To generate, disseminate and preserve lessons and stories of social work researchers in South Africa. To provide a collaborative platform for social workers and researchers to share their unique experiences, creating an innovative dialogue while preserving knowledge. Endorsed by Department of Social Work, Stellenbosch University Produced by Ward Wide Music, Cape Town
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S1/Ep.17 "Season 1 close out reflection from Dr Jessica Ronaasen"
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This episode is a personal reflection on the first Season of Relate Your Research. IT has been such a privilege to preserve research in a fun and conversational way. In 2022 I had a baby - and completed my Phd! What a journey! This episode features some tips and practical tools that helped me manage and complete the year with two of my life greates…
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S1/Ep.16 "How are our communities responding to Gender Based Violence with Lauren Jacobs"
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In our final episode of the season we tackle a relevant topic for 2020, Gender Based Violence (GBV). Lauren Jacobs relates her research on this controversial topic on how our communities are responding to GBV, specifically in faith-based communities. Lauren describes herself as a Literary Artist, Professional Author, Radio Host 729AM, Ordained Mini…
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S1/Ep.15 "The role of financial literacy education in facilitating social development with Adriaan Jordaan"
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Basic financial concepts are vital for facilitating social development in South Africa. In a recently completed study by Adriaan Jordaan a Stellenbosch University graduate shares his Masters research. Adriaan describes his investigation into the perceptions of social workers on the role of financial literacy education in facilitating social develop…
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S1/Ep.14 "Parenting for Lifelong Health programmes for Young Children with Catherine Ward"
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This episodes merges the worlds of research and community intervention with Catherine Ward, a researcher and Professor from University of Cape Town in the Department of Psychology. She shares her research journey and interest in parenting as well as violence prevention in South Africa. This episode focuses on the Parenting for Lifelong Health progr…
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S1/Ep.13 "National Chairperson of LITASA shares on Literacy for children (0-6 years)"
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We are joined by Catherine Langsford, National Chairperson of Literacy Association of South Africa who shares with us more about the role of Literacy in early childhood development. She also shares on the development of this association and the role research have played, and an continue to play in the education sector. This episode is part of our E…
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S1/Ep.12 "Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV with Teresa Wilson"
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The aim to this discussion is to talk about how we build our community through support, trust and role modelling while sharing knowledge and experiences about HIV, child health and parenting. Early Childhood is time of great potential but also for many mothers is a time of risk if positive health practices are not prioritised particularly if the mo…
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S1/Ep.11 "Early Years, Nutrition & chronic disease of lifestyle with Teresa Wilson"
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During the first 6 years of life nutrition and health are vital elements to ensure optimal development. Previous research has shown the prevalence and impact of non-communicable diseases in underprivileged communities in South Africa. However, there is limited research on the impact of non-communicable diseases in caregivers raising children. Livin…
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S1/Ep.10 "ECD Forums – creating community support with Jessica Blom"
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ECD Forums are formal or informal gatherings of Principals, Practitioners and community members with the function role of connecting with each other in areas or communites. Jessica Blom shares her research highlighting the value of a collective experience and shared knowledge which is strengthening the ECD sector in a number of ways. Links from Epi…
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S1/Ep.9 "The South African 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Birth to 5 with Simone Topaz & Catherine Draper"
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The South African 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Birth to 5 Years: Results From the Stakeholder Consultation Featuring both, Catherine Draper, Senior Lecturer at Wits University and Simone Tomaz, University of Stirling who both worked on the development of the Movement Guidelines for South Africa.. Useful Tools: https://www.ssisa.com/news/movement…
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S1/Ep.7 "Talking about Social Protests & Social Action with Hilary Chibaya"
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Why do people protest? Should social workers be involved in social protests? We hear from Hilary Chibaya a social work Phd researcher at Stellenbosch University looking at social action & protests in South Africa Masters Research: THE EXECUTION OF INDIVIDUAL REFLECTIVE SUPERVISION SESSIONS: EXPERIENCES OF INTERMEDIATE FRONTLINE SOCIAL WORKERS: http…
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S1/Ep.8 "The Trajectory of ECD Policy in South Africa with Eric Atmore"
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Atmore is the director of the Centre for Early Childhood Development and his thesis focused on an in-depth analysis of the South African Early Childhood Development policy. This episode starts off our ECD series by looking at the pathway and progress of ECD policy in South Africa and the implications of this in the ECD sector. Centre for Early Chil…
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S1/Ep.6 "The experiences of the unemployed in South Africa with Dr Melinda Du Toit "
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What do we really know about the lived experiences of people who are unemployed? In this episode, Dr Melinda Du Toit passionately describes her journey and doctoral research which focused on the qualitative inquiry into the experience of unemployment of individuals living in South African townships. Melinda is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the …
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S1/Ep.5 "The Unseen Neoliberal Implications on Social Work & NGOs with Dr Abigail Ornellas"
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Part 2 of 2 This episode denatures the doctoral research exploring the contemporary issues facing NGOs today. Termed the 'neoliberal tenants', this study presents the voices of South African, NGO-based frontline social workers. We talk NGO sector funding, burnout and the challenges that social workers are facing in an ever growing global economy. L…
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S1/Ep.4 "My journey as a social work researcher with Abigail Ornellas "
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Part 1 of 2 Episodes with Abigail Ornellas, Post Doc Fellow& Researcher from Stellenbosch University. In Part 1, we hear the personal journey and the road to becoming a social work research as well as the stories behind wanting to leave an impact in South Africa through research and academia. Part 2: The Unseen neoliberal implications on social wor…
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S1/Ep.3 "Traditional healers & social workers in South Africa"
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In South Africa, health issues such as HIV/AIDS are a reality for many. Different cultures tackle and cope with these challenges in different ways, one of which is traditional healing. Dr Zibonele Zimba explores these issues in some of his research and shares his experiences as a social work researcher. Links from the episode SU Staff Profile: http…
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S1/Ep.2 "Caring for people with physical disabilities with Noreth Muller-Kluits"
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Living with physical disabilities can be a challenge for anyone, and caregivers of persons with disabilities are a unique group of people who require support, resources and knowledge to care adequately for the challenges that arise when caring for people with special needs. In this podcast call, Noreth Muller-Kluits, lecturer from College of Cape T…
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S1/Ep.1 "Social Work Supervision with Thea Wynne"
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Social Work Supervision is a field of interest for social workers and managers working in the social service sector. Supervision is a valuable tool to foster growth and professionalism in organisations, what is interesting is that barriers exist that hinder social workers and leave them vulnerable to inadequate and even harmful supervision. Social …
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