Head of programme
Associate Professor Nicola Atwool
Application of attachment and resilience theories to social work and therapeutic intervention; children in care and child maltreatment prevention
Academic staff
Emeritus Professor Amanda Barusch
Gerontology, from interpersonal relations to international policy comparisons
Dr Anaru Eketone
Māori economic and social development; Kaupapa Māori
Associate Professor Anita Gibbs
FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder); adoption and fostering; disability; social work research
Dr Marissa Kaloga
Community development; economic justice; social innovation; international social work; women’s empowerment
Associate Professor Emily Keddell
Child protection; inequalities; algorithms; decision-making
Dr Stéphanie Wahab
Violence (at the intersection of micro and macro forces); sex work; feminist social work research
Dr Peter Walker
Community development; animals and social work; social service organisations
Shayne Walker
Māori social services development, alternative care, social service agencies, care and protection
Fieldwork team
Liz McCafferty Fieldwork Team Leader
Professional Practice Fellow
Administrative staff
Rhi Cooper Administrator Client Services
Natasha George Administrator Client Services
Justine Marshall Administrator Client Services
