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Research interests
Dr Andrew Richardson is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work, specialising in relationship based social work practice with adults. His research areas focus on psychodynamic practice, social policy, strengths-based and participatory approaches. Andrew holds a Professional Doctorate in Social Work and is Fellow of both the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and Royal Society of Public Health (FRSPH). Publications include a Special Issue of the Journal of Social Work Practice on the subject of personalisation of adult social care in the UK and Europe.
External positions
Branch President, Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
1 Jun 2023 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Reflecting on Social Work Practice in the Northern Territory, Australia*
Garratt, J., McDonnell, E., Horan, F., Mackell, P., Perrin, J., Craven, M., Staughton, S., Richardson, A. J., Lowe, R. & Short, M., Jul 2025, In: Australian Social Work. 78, 3, p. 314-327 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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(Re)connecting with professional identity: Drawing on First Nations wisdom and place-based approaches
Richardson, A., Little, E., Vela, L. & Abdelnour, H., Jul 2024, Social Work Focus (AASW), 9, 2, p. 26-27 2 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Connect, Take Notice, Be Active, Keep Learning, Give. Reflections on embedding the 5 Ways to Wellbeing (NEF, 2008) in a University Student Counselling Service
Richardson, A. & Joyce, A., 31 Oct 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper presented at Conference (not in Proceedings)
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Editorial: Special Issue: Personalisation: how far have we come and where are we heading? Current reflections from UK and Europe
Richardson, A., Parkinson, C. & Pozzoli, F., 25 Oct 2022, In: Journal of Social Work Practice. 36, 4, p. 379-383 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Personalisation as contribution-focused social work practice
Richardson, A., 25 Oct 2022, In: Journal of Social Work Practice. 36, 4, p. 385-399 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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It's personal: Lived Experiences of Adult Social Care and Social Work Practice in a Policy Context of Personalisation
Richardson, A., Jul 2020, 285 p.Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis (not CDU)
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Encounters with pain and potential in work discussion
Richardson, A. & Parkinson, C., Jun 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper presented at Conference (not in Proceedings)