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    • The Story Within: How Adventure Makes Meaningful Change

    Virtual , Australia

    Charles Sturt University

    Whether recreational or therapeutic, the process of meaning-making is an inherent part of the human experience. From an existential-heuristic lens, this presentation will explore the stories and adventure activities clients have found purposeful and insightful for their existence and how they view the world. About the Presenter Cian Brown, PhD is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LPC-S) in Oklahoma and Supervisor (LPC-S) in Arkansas, Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist (CCAT), and Board Certified in Neurofeedback, Fellow (BCN-Fellow) with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from the University of Arkansas specializing in Adventure Therapy. He received his M.S. […]

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    Clean Energy, New Waste: Exploring a Just and Circular Transition

    Virtual , Australia

    Northern Institute, Charles Darwin University

    Panellists: Vanessa Lea, Professor Benjamin Sovacool, Associate Professor Anderson Assuah, Profesor Matthew Kearns Facilitator: Dr Deepika Mathur As the global race toward renewable energy accelerates, a silent challenge is piling up in the background. The rapid deployment of solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries is creating entirely new, massive waste streams that must be managed throughout their lifecycle. How can we ensure the transition to a clean energy future doesn't come at a cost to the environment and local communities? Join us for this special Social Sciences Week webinar as we bring together a world-class panel of international scholars from Australia, Canada, […]

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    When Helping Gets in the Way: What the Outdoors Makes Possible

    Virtual , Australia

    Charles Sturt University

    Outdoor programs are often described as naturally engaging, therapeutic or transformative. Yet being outside does not automatically create participation, safety or meaningful change. Outdoor experiences can reproduce the same adult agendas found in classrooms, services and other institutional settings: predetermined outcomes, tightly managed activities, compulsory reflection and pressure to demonstrate growth. This presentation explores what the outdoors can make possible when practitioners loosen their grip on the planned outcome without abandoning safety, boundaries or duty of care. Drawing on adventure therapy, youth work and relational practice, it argues that the value of outdoor work is not simply found in challenge, […]

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    Critical Reflection at the Street Level

    Virtual , Australia

    Charles Sturt University

    This evolving presentation explores how critical reflection is central to both social work practice and could become essential in outdoor education and therapy. To be more effective, critical reflection should focus on the street level, working closely with those with the most at stake. As the final presentation in the outdoor therapy series, this presentation will provide an additional closing reflection about Social Sciences Week 2026. About the Presenters Josh Heins, BSW (Hons) is a social worker and career outdoor educator. Josh completed his honours thesis with Charles Sturt University, where he explored social work values, skills, and knowledge in […]

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    Building Resilient Families: Applying Social Science to Everyday Life

    Virtual , Australia

    Building Resilient Families: Applying Social Science to Everyday Life Join us for a free 20-minute self-paced online learning session as part of Social Sciences Week 2026. The material can be accessed on https://resilientproject.com.au This short course explores how the social sciences, including psychology, education and health promotion, help us understand people, build stronger families and create healthier communities. Through easy-to-follow videos, simple activities and reflection questions, you will learn practical ways to build resilience, improve mental wellbeing, strengthen relationships and support children and families. This learning experience is designed for parents, carers, educators, students, community members and anyone interested in […]

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