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Thirusha Naidoo BhSC, MSW, ANZASW

Lecturer

School of Social Work

Thirusha 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

  • 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)

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

  • 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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