Tag Archives: My work

Current projects (March 2018)

Posted on 10 March 2018 by Graeme Stuart

This year is shaping up to be an interesting year. The following are some of the major projects I’m involved in. Best practice and trends in family counselling and mediation services in NSW: A collaborative case study of Uniting I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Being an academic | Tagged My work, University academic, University lecturer, University of Newcastle | Leave a comment

7 principles guiding my work

Posted on 27 September 2016 by Graeme Stuart

When I started facilitating workshops on evidence-based programs and practice as part of the Children and Families Expert Panel, I wanted to ensure that my approach was consistent with my commitment to strengths-based approaches and bottom-up community development. In planning … Continue reading →

Posted in Being an academic, Facilitation & teaching | Tagged Community work, Expert panel, Family work, My work, Working with communities, Working with families | 4 Comments

Building relationship between caravan park (trailer park) residents and school

Posted on 8 April 2013 by Graeme Stuart

An article originally published in the Boys in School Bulletin (2009). This article is about engaging students (boy and girls) and their families from a marginalised section of the community. Caravan parks are similar to Trailer Parks in North America. … Continue reading →

Posted in Families & parenting, Schools, Working with communities | Tagged Caravan Parks, Family Action Centre, My publications, My work, Schools, Trailer parks, Working with communities | 2 Comments

My background in peace and environment groups

Posted on 26 June 2011 by Graeme Stuart

At a recent Transition Newcastle planning weekend, we shared some of how we came to be at the weekend. As I celebrated my 50th birthday last week, I think I am justified in reflecting on how my journey so far … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP), Personal, Social change | Tagged Alternatives to Violence Project, AVP, My work, Peace movement, Personal, Social change | 2 Comments

Family Action Centre staff retreat

Posted on 17 March 2011 by Graeme Stuart

Last week Dee and I helped facilitate the two day Family Action Centre (FAC) staff retreat. Each year we get together to reflect on our work, develop the team and recharge our batteries. Dee and I have helped run a … Continue reading →

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What am I?

Posted on 9 September 2010 by Graeme Stuart

I was recently discussing with Deb, my supervisor, what I should call myself. My role at the Family Action Centre, involves teaching, research, training and community programs. I’ve thought of myself as a community worker or youth worker for most … Continue reading →