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2024 Non-local Placement
SU Xuelei, Undergraduate Year 3
Placement agency: Chinese Cancer & Chronic Illness Society of Victoria
About Chinese Cancer & Chronic Illness Society of Victoria
Chinese Cancer and Chronic Illness Society of Victoria (CCCIS), formerly Chinese Cancer Society of Victoria (CCSV), was founded in 1996 as one of the Cancer Council Victoria’s support groups. The Society was founded by social worker, Dorothy Yiu OAM JP (current Chairperson), in response to a request from the Cancer Council Victoria to address an urgent need for culturally and linguistically appropriate services for Chinese people who have been touched by cancer. Over the years, more cancer survivors and volunteers joined the Society to offer support to others, and to bring back their strength, confidence and hope.
(Extracted from CCCIS’ website)
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My three months of work experience have left me wanting more, and I even considered moving to Melbourne. During this time, the CCCIS provided me with numerous learning opportunities, ranging from individual cases to group work, as well as various community education activities. It was a comprehensive experience that allowed me to fully apply the professional knowledge I learned in class and achieve a cycle of reviewing and reinforcing my learning. Although the centre has fewer resources and a smaller scale than other local NGOs, relying mainly on member donations, limited government funding, and volunteers to maintain its operations, the centre's work approach is more flexible. We do not have to deal with cumbersome paperwork, which allows us to focus on the clients and base our work on their needs, truly achieving a person-centred approach. Due to the large number of clients I interacted with during this time and the diverse nature of the activities I participated in, I accumulated a wealth of experience in communicating with clients, enhancing my observational skills and adaptability, making it easier for me to handle unexpected situations at work. I believe that as a social worker, being able to adapt to changing circumstances is more important than possessing vast knowledge. When entering the field of social work, one realises that sometimes the difficulties and troubles faced by clients cannot be solved, and each person has different ways of addressing their issues. Therefore, there is no fixed intervention method or solution formula; one must have the ability to be flexible and adaptable, which is known as practice wisdom. Moreover, beyond learning professional knowledge and skills in social work during this period, I also reflected on the meaning of life. The most precious memories at the centre are the life experiences shared by volunteers and clients and the kindness and humanity they radiate. Most of them are elderly individuals over fifty who are experiencing or have experienced cancer and severe disease, they often share their experiences and thoughts with me, bringing new insights for my future development. Finally, I am very grateful to have the opportunity of overseas placement as it has brought me numerous benefits and inspired me in terms of learning, living, and my outlook on life. I believe that facing an internship alone in an unfamiliar environment is a challenge that can enhance one's ability to deal with difficulties in life. Additionally, observing the lifestyles and working methods of local people can broaden one's horizons and eliminate blind spots that arise from being in a comfort zone. |
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2019港外實習
吳苡琛,社會工作社會科學碩士課程(兼讀制)二年級
實習機構:Western Health Foundation
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引言
Western Health
實習經歷 A. 第一個崗位:普通內科單位 B. 第二個崗位:婦女與兒童單位
別人的支持 的實務經驗。第三,墨爾本大學提供的綜合研討會和理論為主的督導有助我認識澳洲的政策和背景。最後,我和其他的國際生會互相分享自己的顧慮和一起解決困難,成為在我背後的支援。所以,在完成實習的過程中,我從不孤單。
反思 A. 醫務社工:在限制下工作 B. 澳洲的社工:接觸來自多元文化的人士 C. 即將成為社工:自我關顧
總結 我在此祝福每位學生在實習時都能好好照顧自己和在自我反思中有所得著。 |
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Family-like working environment 2
Volunteer meals preparation
在普通內科單位的工作團隊

參加教育講座的學生