Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy (School of Arts and Humanities)
Edith Cowan University: Perth, AU (2013 - 2023)
Master’s Degree Social Work (Applied) (School of Social Work)
Massey University: Palmerston North, NZ (2006 - 2008)
Master's Degree in Research in Social Statistics
University of North London: London, United Kingdom, GB (1995 - 1998)
Post – Graduate Diploma Medical Statistics
Newcastle University: Newcastle upon Tyne, GB (1988 - 1990)
Biography
Dr Henry Ndala is a lecturer in Social Work at ACAP Melbourne Campus, teaching units Social Work Theories - SWSP1013, Social Work Theory and Practice (Groupwork, Teamwork and Organisational Learning) - SWSP3033, Becoming a Social Worker - Social Policy and Practice Context - SWSP6003 and Social Work Theory and Practice (Critical Theories and Skills) - SWSP6013.
Dr Henry Ndala is also a unit coordinator of Social Work Theories - SWSP 1013, Social Work Theory and Practice (Groupwork, Teamwork and Organisational Learning) - SWSP3033 and Social Work Theory and Practice (Critical Theories and Skills) - SWSP6013 as well as being an ACAP Field Education Liaison Officer (FELO) for Master of Social Work (Qualifying) students on placement.
Employment overview
- Australian College of Applied Professions: Melbourne, Victoria, AU
2022-05-23 to present | Social Work Lecturer (School of Social Work) - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing: Shepparton, VIC, AU
2015-06-06 to 2022-12-15 | Senior Child Protection Practitioner Community Based (Department of Child Protection) - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing: Shepparton, Victoria, AU
2013-06-30 to 2015-06-06 | Team Manager (Department of Child Protection) - Department for Child Protection: Perth, Western Australia, AU
2011-06-26 to 2013-06-13 | Team Leader (Department of Child Protection) - Department for Families and Communities, Families SA: Port Augusta, South Australia, AU
2010-09-21 to 2011-07-24 | Senior Youth Justice Intensive Case Manager (Department for Families and Communities, Families SA) - Ministry Social Development: Auckland, New Zealand, NZ
2009-09-06 to 2010-08-14 | Team Leader Operations (Child Youth and Family) - Ministry of Social Development: Auckland, New Zealand, NZ
2004-01-14 to 2009-09-06 | Unit Manager (Child Youth and Family) - Ministry of Health: Lilongwe, Malawi, MW
1990-11-01 to 1993-06-25 | Medical Statistician (Department of Statistics and Planning) - Ministry of Health: Lilongwe, Malawi, MW
1981-09-01 to 1984-03-31 | Clinician (Kamuzu Central Hospital) - School for Health Sciences: Lilongwe, Malawi, MW
1977 to 1981 | Clinician (Clinical Medicine)
Research
- PhD thesis research – Perceptions of Family Support and Youth Crime Prevention in a South Sudanese Community in Regional Australia
Teaching and Coordination Responsibilities
I teach
- Social Work Theories – SWSP1013,
- Social Work Theory and Practice (Groupwork, Teamwork and Organisational Learning) – SWSP3033,
- Becoming a Social Worker – Social Policy and Practice Context – SWSP6003,
- Social Work Theory and Practice (Critical Theories and Skills) – SWSP6013.
I am unit coordinator of
- SWSP1013
- SWSP3033
- SWSP6013
I am also a ACAP Field Education Liaison Officer (FELO) for Master of Social Work (Qualifying) students on placement.
Expert Comment Topics
- Youth Justice, Child Protection, Family Violence, Child, Youth and Families Support and Sub- Sahara Immigrants Family Support.
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Professional registrations or accreditations
- Authorized Program Officer: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, Victoria
- Social Workers Registration Board New Zealand | SWRB NZ: Auckland, New Zealand, NZ
- Medical Association of Malawi: Lilongwe, Malawi, MW
Professional Affiliations and Fellowships
- Royal Statistical Society: London, GB