5 Career Planning Steps for Success in Social Work
If you’ve ever wished that you could take your Social Work career to the next level or are taking the first few steps on your professional path, developing a career management plan could help you s...
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Supporting Social Services Professionals in NSW: Find Your Next Role with Tradewind
The Social Services sector plays a vital role in the wellbeing of New South Wales communities. Everything from frontline support in mental health to the behind-the-scenes teams in corporate servic...
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Top Soft Skills for Leaders in Social Services
As a professional in social services, you’ll be well aware of the blend of empathy, analytical skills and relationship abilities you need to do the job well. When you’re transitioning into manag...
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How to Nurture Your Social Services Team
Social services professionals are a hard-working bunch, arguably some of the hardest-working people in any field! Social work is a vocation where you give your all, and whilst plenty of professiona...
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Signs You've Found the Perfect Social Services Job
Many of us have been there: starting a new job – whether it’s right out of university or midway through your career – and quickly realising it was a mistake.But how do you know if the job is a gre...
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The Value of Being a Social Services Specialist
Australian social services is a high-growth sector. According to the government’s recent Jobs and Skills Australia report, the projected employment growth for social services jobs is an astounding...
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Podcasts All Social Services Workers Need to Be Listening To
Listening to podcasts is a great way for busy professionals working in Social Services to expand their practice knowledge, stay up to date in the field and develop the tools they need to manage the...
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Innovation in Social Services: How Technology is Changing the Landscape
Social services providers, like every other sector of the economy, need to keep abreast of new innovations and developments. Technology is already deeply embedded in our daily lives, therefore, it ...
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Moving to Australia as a Social Services Recruiter
Moving to Australia is an exciting opportunity for recruiters in the UK & Ireland. It’s easy to see why you should: the pristine beaches aren’t the only natural wonders to be found here in Aus...
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Easter Activities for Children
Get their creative juices flowing this Easter with some colouring and crafting on Tradewind! Ignite their imaginations with some vivid picture painting and decorative Easter hat design with the res...
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Fancy a Change? A Golden Opportunity for Social and Community Service Professionals
Social and Community Services is one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand professions in Australia. With more jobs available than people looking for work, it’s a candidate’s market right now –...
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Why a Job in the Family Violence Sector Might Be a Great Move for You
As a Family Services consultant at Tradewind, I have the opportunity to liaise with an amazing bunch of passionate and inspiring clients and candidates dedicated to helping society’s most vulnerabl...
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Webinar: Moving from New Zealand to Melbourne as a Social Worker
Are you a Kiwi social worker looking for a new adventure? Melbourne is the arts, sports and cultural capital of Australia, and is home to myriad restaurants, bars, festivals and events. Add to this...
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Relocating to Australia as a Social Worker
There’s no doubt that moving to Australia is high on the list for many Kiwi travellers – and it’s easy to see why. From the beauty of its natural wonders, captivating wildlife and cosmopolitan citi...
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Anzac Biscuits: Origins & Our Favourite Recipe
Every Anzac Day, Australians love to get in the kitchen and take part in a beloved tradition – baking Anzac Biscuits. These sweet morsels go back to the roots of when they were invented and carry a...
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Get Your Head in the Game: Managing Stress in the Modern World
Mental health is a hot topic in the 21st century, with increasing evidence of the detrimental effects that the modern lifestyle is having on us. From the hustle and bustle of city life to the phon...
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Advice for Starting Out Your Career as a Social Worker
Using the knowledge you've learnt from textbooks and turning it into practical experience is a huge milestone for any newly qualified social worker. You’ve spent the past four years studying al...
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Reducing Holiday Season Stress: Advice for Social Workers
The holidays can be stressful for many people, but particularly for those in helping professions. It’s natural for Social Workers to want to serve and give during this time of year, not just to the...
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How to Find the Best Locum Social Work Jobs
A locum social worker works for an organisation on a short-term contract rather than a permanent basis, often using a social work recruitment agency to find suitable placements. Locum social worker...
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Top Online Resources for Social Workers
Social Work is an extremely diverse and growing field, and Social Workers face a variety of obstacles on a day-to-day basis, making it an exciting yet challenging industry to sink your teeth into. ...
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How Social Workers Can Balance Their Desire to Help with Personal Safety
Most Social Workers entered the profession for a simple reason: They want to help people. Their caring and empathetic natures make them deeply passionate about their work – and predisposed to blur ...
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Self-Care Advice for Social Workers and Allied Health Professionals
Let’s face it: self-care isn’t just about exercising, eating healthily and getting enough sleep. While important, these elements only scratch the surface of an intentional and effective wellness pl...
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Tips for Mastering Video Interviews
The presence and spread of COVID-19 has led to employers across Australia modifying their interviewing protocols from face-to-face interviews to video formats. If you need to continue your search f...
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Gender Equality in the Social Work Industry: The State of Play
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s an ideal time to reflect on the current state of gender equality in the Social Work industry in Australia. With an overwhelming representation of wom...
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Addictions – Is It Time to Give Up?
“An over-indulgence of anything, even something as pure as water, can intoxicate.” – Criss JamiAt what point does your morning coffee, your evening wine, or your lunchtime hot chips change from an ...
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Meet the Tradewind Family Services Team
The Child and Family Services team at Tradewind Australia is unique in that we are specialists in the truest sense of the word. Rather than working across several different sectors of Social Work a...
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Social Workers Making a Sea Change
The Mornington Peninsula is best known for its world-class wineries, windswept beaches and revitalising hot springs. But it’s also the home of Good Shepherd, a highly respected Australian charity t...
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Making a Career Change from Social Work to Recruitment
Before beginning my career in Social Work recruitment, I came from a background as a Social Worker. I completed my bachelor’s degree in the United States, and after University I began working with ...
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Relocating to Australia as a Social Worker or Allied Health Professional
There’s no doubt that moving to Australia is high on the list for many travellers – and it’s easy to see why. From the beauty of its natural wonders, captivating wildlife and cosmopolitan cities t...
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R.I.P Database Based Recruitment?
Neat hair, sharp suit, and polished loafers – the uniform of the original 80’s recruiter. The glory days, the first edition head hunters, the professional network-ers.Well, that’s what I’m told.I ...
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Make Sure Your Resume is the Diamond in the Rough
A candidate of mine was struggling to find work, so I compiled a list of tips I have found useful, as well as my own experience when searching for candidates as well as when applying for roles myse...
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Navigate Difficult Conversations with the DEAR MAN Method
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How to Manage Your Professional Boundaries as a Social Worker
Social work is an incredibly dynamic and rewarding field to work in. Many people who embark on social work careers often get opportunities to change the lives of individuals, families and communit...
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