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Thirusha Naidoo BhSC, MSW, ANZASW, ANZSWWER
Lecturer
School of Social WorkThirusha Naidoo is a Lecturer and PhD candidate in the College of Health, School of Social Work at Massey University, Aotearoa New Zealand. Thirusha is mixed-heritage South African Indian raised in Aotearoa New Zealand. Her social work background includes Hospital Social Work and Community and Non-Government Organisations across direct practice, teaching, training, and supervision.
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: (09) 414 0800 extn 43361
Location: SNW Extension Level 3
Campus: Albany
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Health Science - Auckland University of Technology (2009)
- Master of Social Work - Massey University (2012)
Fellowships and Memberships
- Member, Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (Full) (2021)
- Member, Australian and New Zealand Social Work and Welfare Education and Research (Member) (2024)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, SWRB, Social Work Registratoin Board
Research Expertise
Research Interests
Thirusha’s PhD is focused on exploring the use of digital technologies in social work practice and education. She is actively engaged in other research areas including indigenous, cultural, and ethnic studies. Thirusha is passionate and committed to working with people across disciplines to promote collaboration and participation in service development.
Thematics
Health and Well-being
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Clinical Social Work Practice (160701):
Counselling, Welfare and Community Services (160702):
Social Work (160700):
Studies In Human Society (160000)
Consultancy and Languages
Languages
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English
Last used: Everyday
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching Statement
Thirusha teaches on the Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Applied Social Work programmes in the following courses/papers:
179.110 Creating a Foundation for Social and Community Work
179.255 Preparation for Field Education
179.310 Integrated Social Work Practice
179.420 Advanced Social Work Practice
179.155 A Foundation of Interpersonal Skills for the Helping Professions
179.210 A Relational Framework for Social Work Theory and Practice
179.240 Ethics, Values and Law in Social Work and Social Policy
179.784 Advanced study of Fields of Practice in Social Work
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