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Dr Kate Toone. PhD.

Therapist.

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.

Researcher.

Lecturer.

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This one’s personal. And political. Shoutout to all my SWing SWs, I see you 💕
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Last week I had such a great time at the QTRG conference on Queer Intimacies, hosted by Macquarie Uni. It was such a refreshing time to be surrounded by fellow queers and their research for a full three days. I got to show our photovoice exhibition a

Excuse my cheesy grin but this is what I look like when I’m invited to speak about abortion and reproductive justice. Thanks @shinesainc for having me and Happy Safe Abortion Day!!

We have had the absolute joy of reading all of the responses to our survey on queer experiences of menopause. One of our favourite questions was ‘what advice would you give other queer/trans people who have yet to experience menopause?’

Are you LGBTQIA+, an Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 18-26 and studying full time or planning to study in 2027? If you are struggling to cover the costs of education, apply now for a 2027 Pinnacle Foundation scholarship. @pinnaclefounda

🇵🇸 Are you a South Australian social worker who has engaged in Pro-Palestinian activism? 🇵🇸

We would like to hear about how your experiences have affected your work-life and professional identity as part of a Bachelor of Social Work (Honou

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A Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) is a document created by your GP in consultation with you that details a mental health diagnosis or a suspected mental illness.

Text reads: A note on working within community, dual roles and the importance of confidentiality.

My first role in the community services space was as a program manager of a support group for young mothers. Going from a member of the group, to bein

Feeling like you need some support, a sounding board or a place to let out some feels? Let’s see if we are a good fit 😊 email me to book a chat or request pricing information.

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DR KATE TOONE,PhD
ACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WO

So what is an AMHSW (accredited mental health social worker) and what do they do?
Practicing as an AMHSW requires a Bachelor or Masters of social work degree, 2+ years of experience working in mental health and then a laborious and tedious assessmen

Dr Kate Toone, PhD, BSWSP, AMHSW.

E: katetoone.amhsw@gmail.com