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Personal profile
Personal profile
Heather is a lecturer in Social Work and Human Services at Charles Sturt University. She began work in the field of disability in the 1990's and later practiced in areas of child welfare, school social work, women's health, and private practice. Heather grew up in rural New South and has maintained an interest in rural social work practice, as well as other areas within a rural context, particularly ecological practice and gender.
Teaching
Heather began teaching in the Social Work and Human Services discipline at CSU in 2003, initially as a casual lecturer, and since 2008 as a permanent staff member. Heather has taught in a broad range of subject areas, including social work theory and practice, social policy, child welfare, communications, introductory social welfare and fields of practice. Heather has a particular interest in assisting students transition developed knowledge (e.g. values and ethics, theory) into articulated strategies and approaches for practice and provides social work students with supervision when undertaking practicum placements as part of their course work. Heather is also involved in supporting social work students on international study abroad programs to develop knowledge and understanding about the global context of practice issues.
Research Interests
Although Heather has an interest in various research areas, her main focus relates to ecological social work. Heather commenced her PhD in 2013 to explore how ecological approaches can be incorporated into foundations of social work practice, and has published several articles relating to this topic. Heather's other areas of interest include gender, internationalisation and rural social work.
Professional Information
- Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Committee member of Lila Kirilik Social Justice Committee
- Advisory Group Member for Relationships Australia, Riverina Branch
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Research Output
International study abroad programmes: Exploring global south student perspectives, reciprocity and sustainability
Bell, K., Cash, B., Boetto, H. & Thampi, K., 2020, In : Social Work Education. p. 1-13 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Raising awareness of transformative ecosocial work: Participatory action research with Australian practitioners
Boetto, H., Bowles, W., Närhi, K. & Powers, M., 29 Jul 2020, In : International Journal of Social Welfare.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Social justice theory and practice for social work (Book review)
Boetto, H., 2020, In : Australian Social Work. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Student participation in study abroad programs: Social justice implications for tertiary education
Wonson, M., Boetto, H. & Moorhead, B., 13 Aug 2020, In : Australian Social Work. p. 1-13 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Advancing transformative eco-social change: Shifting from modernist to holistic foundations
Boetto, H., 03 Apr 2019, In : Australian Social Work. 72, 2, p. 139-151 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Citations
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Prizes
External Grant: Endeavour Mobility Grant Value: $20, 000
Boetto, Heather (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Award
External Grant: New Colombo Mobility Plan Value: $26, 000
Boetto, Heather (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Award
External Grant: NSW Government Department of Justice and Emergency Management Community Resilience Innovation Program Value: $57, 632
Boetto, Heather (Recipient), Bell, Karen (Recipient) & Bowles, Wendy (Recipient), 02 Mar 2020
Prize: Award
Journal Prize: International Social Work Journal
Boetto, Heather (Recipient), Bowles, Wendy (Recipient), Jennifer McKinnon (Recipient) & Peter Jones (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Award
Activities
National Advisory Panel for Climate Change - Australian Association of Social Work
Heather Boetto (Panel member)
2020 → …
Activity: Academic engagement & professional development › Expert/advisor
Expert panelist - Social Workers for Climate Action: Australian Association of Social Work CPD Webinar Program
Heather Boetto (Panel member)
12 Aug 2020
Activity: Academic engagement & professional development › External research and teaching
The Riverina Anglican College (External organisation)
Heather Boetto (Member)
2019 → …
Activity: Membership › Advisory panel/policy group/board › Industry
International Federation of Social Workers (External organisation)
Heather Boetto (Member)
2016 → …
Activity: Membership › Professional association or peak discipline body › Industry
Relationships Australia Advisory Panel (External organisation)
Heather Boetto (Member)
Feb 2013 → …
Activity: Membership › Advisory panel/policy group/board › Industry
Press / Media
International prize for CSU social work academics
Heather Boetto, Wendy Bowles & Jennifer McKinnon
03/06/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Book Lunch - CSU contributing authors - International Federation of Social Workers
Karen Bell, Heather Boetto & Karen Kime
04/07/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Ecosocial Work - Where people and the environment meet
19/03/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media