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Ines Zuchowski is an Associate Professor in Social Work and Human Services at James Cook University (JCU) and a research fellow at the Cairns Institute. She holds the role of Associate Dean (Research Projects) and focuses on advancing social work education, field education innovation, and violence prevention. Her career spans over two decades with extensive experience in social welfare practice and research, particularly addressing domestic violence and child protection.
Education:
- PhD in Social Work (2015), focusing on 'Social Work Field Education with External Supervision.'
Research Interests:
- Field education models and external supervision in social work.
- Violence prevention strategies, including domestic violence intervention programs.
- Grandparent kinship care and child protection practices.
- Social justice, human rights, and Indigenous health equity.
- Integration of social work in healthcare settings like general practice and Aboriginal community-controlled health services.
Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize adapting field education during crises (e.g., pandemic e-placements), integrating social work into primary healthcare, and leveraging participatory methods with marginalized youth. Themes include workforce development, cultural competency, and policy-driven research impact.
Awards:
- Recipient of multiple Queensland Domestic Violence Prevention Awards (2003, 2001) and the Australian Violence Prevention Merit Award (1999).
- ANZSWWER Research Achievement Award (2023) for contributions to social work education.
- JCU Inclusive Practice Awards (2022, 2009) and JCU Rising Star (2018).
Grants & Advising:
- Lead researcher on projects like 'Social Work Placements in GP Practices' (2023–2026) and 'Exploring Social Work Organisations’ Research Needs' (2018).
- Guided over a dozen research students on topics including child protection, Aboriginal health, and youth inclusion.
Labs & Collaborations: Active in the National Field Education Network and ANZSWWER committees. Collaborates with organizations like the Cairns Institute and Aboriginal community-controlled health services to bridge academic and industry needs.
