Dr Kate Warren is the Field Education Officer for the North-West region. Her role involves working with agencies state-wide to provide professional experience placements for social work students. Kate provides support and liaison to students, organisations, and supervisors

Biography

Since graduating through UTAS in 2007, Kate has worked predominately in the youth sector and in school social work. While in the youth sector, she worked with young people to promote and encourage their positive contributions to the community.

This role involved working directly with young people, providing practical and emotional support, planning and facilitating group work and coordinating youth events.

Her position as a school social worker has allowed her to work with young people and their families in relation to wellbeing, safety, and mental health. In this role, Kate has provided support, counselling, advocacy, groupwork and assisted with strategies and solutions to meet individual needs.

Career summary

Qualifications

• PhD, University of Tasmania, Australia, 2019, Young People Engaging with Risk through Everyday Practices on Facebook
• BSW (1^st Class Hons), University of Tasmania, Australia, 2007, Making the Connection: Young People and Online Communication

Teaching

Teaching expertise

Kate has been employed in various roles in the University of Tasmania’s social work program including tutoring, unit coordination, and field education.