Student Prizes

Social Work @ ECU currently offers three prizes to students.  In 2009, prize winners were:

SOUTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SOCIAL WORK PRIZE
Awarded to the most outstanding graduate in the Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Social Work Honours
Awarded to: Ivan Reinoso
Presented by: Mr David Trench, Board Member, South West Development Commission

Ivan has been an outstanding social work student, integrating his varied life experiences with his theoretical and practical work.  Ivan immigrated to Australia from Ecuador where he had worked as a teacher.  Ivan brought to the social work course a strong commitment to social justice and human rights.  His willingness to share his ideas with his fellow students, greatly enhanced their understanding of how social work knowledge and values have relevance in a globalised world.

DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION PRIZE
Awarded to recognise excellence in units covering the wellbeing of families, children and young people within the Bachelor of Social Work
Awarded to: Gemma Lora
Presented by: Mr Mike Hepburn, Department for Child Protection

Gemma is a quiet achiever who has demonstrated a deep commitment to the wellbeing of families, children and young people through her work in these key Social Work units. We congratulate Gemma on her commitment to work with families, children and young people in our community.

RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA (WA) PRIZE
Awarded to the graduate in the Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Social Work Honours who has achieved the best performance in the theory component of fieldwork units
Awarded to: Daren Palmer
Presented by: Mr Nick Fahie, Relationships Australia (WA)

Daren Palmer demonstrated a lively commitment to the process of inquiry in his studies through initiating collegial debate and discussion within his cohort and through a thorough engagement with the literature. Daren’s commitment to the process of understanding theory and practice will stand him in good stead in his future career.  It is great to see Daren’s commitment to understanding and applying theory to practice recognised by achievement of this important prize.

In 2008, they were:

• Tanya Stone, winner of the Department for Child Protection Prize, awarded in recognition of excellence in Social Work units covering the wellbeing of families, children and young people
• Carolyn Attard, winner of the Relationships Australia (WA) Prize awarded to the graduate from the BSW/BSW Hons who achieved the best performance in the Social Work Theory and Practice units.
• Steven Denton, winner of the South West Development Commission Social Work Prize, awarded to the most outstanding graduate in the BSW/BSW Hons.