Guest Host: Kate Fylan interviews Dr Mary Jo McVeigh. Seanchaí - Social Work Wisdom

Kate Fylan is a Domestic Family Violence and Children’s Services Sector Leader with over 20 years experience working in the sector in Ireland and Australia . Kate has unique experience of working with both Victim Survivors of gender based violence and working with men who choose to perpetrate this violence. Kate is an experienced leader in the DFV and Children’s Service sector and has led NSW state programs as well as operational and clinical leadership in NFP organisations. Kate is experienced in practice and clinical leadership, staff development and coaching, practice frameworks and programming. Kate thrives in sector engagement, strategic thinking and advocacy.  Kate is a published author, podcast and conference presenter and sits on an editorial board for a Children’s Practice Journal. Kate is a proud Celtic Social Worker (2001), Play Therapist (2006), Clinical Supervisor, Sector Leader and Mum to three young children.

Mary Jo McVeigh is the founder and CEO of Cara Consultancy. She is a proud Belfast Irish woman, radical social worker and activist, dedicated family member, and friend. She is acknowledged as a committed supporter of young citizens who have endured and survived traumatic experiences through advocacy and rights-informed intervention. She was a finalist in the NSW Government Woman of the Year Award 2018, the NSW Government Citizen of the Year Award 2018, Social Worker of the Year—Australian Allied Health Association 2019, NSW Government Council of Canada Bay Award 2020, Order of Australia medal 2021, and Australian Social Worker of the Year award 2022 for her work. She gained her Ph.D. in 2024.

In This Episode

• Kate: www.linkedin.com/in/kate-fylan-41829aa2
• Mary Jo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-jo-mc-veigh/

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