Trigger Warning: Issues of Racism and discrimination discussed.

Join Audrey and Baggie as they chat with Dr. Colletta Dalikeni about diversity, inclusion and racism in relation to social care in Ireland.

Colletta offers a unique perspective on these issues as someone who has studied them for many years and also as someone with lived experience of the racism that black people and their families face in Ireland. Hear more about Colletta and her work in this episode.

If you are affected by the content in this episode, please know that there are sources of help available as follows:

The Immigrant Council: https://www.immigrantcouncil.ie/rights/anti-racism

Irish Network against Racism: https://inar.ie/

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: https://www.ihrec.ie/allagainstracism/

Incidents of racism and xenophobia can be reported here: https://www.hotline.ie/what-to-report/racism-and-xenophobia

and https://www.ireport.ie/

Audrey and Baggie love to hear what you think of our episodes, please feel free to send us a message on this platform or email us at thesocialcarepodcast@gmail.com.

Podcast Hosts:

• Audrey Moore has worked in social care for the past 22+ years in front line, management and teaching roles. Currently a consultant with Trust Social Care Consultancy, Audrey works with Social Care Workers and organisations providing professional supervision, mentoring, training and advice. 
• David Bagnall has worked in a variety of Youth Work and Social Care settings. Currently a Team Leader in ChildVision where he has worked for 17+ years. He is the parent of a visually impaired son and is an advocate for Human Rights-based Approach in Health and Social Care Services; Participation, Accountability, Non-discrimination and Equality, Empowerment and Legality.

This podcast is sponsored by Trust Social Care Consultancy, for the support and development of Social Care Workers. Check out our website to see how we can support you and your staff: https://trustconsultancy.ie/