Francis Lynch

Francis Lynch

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 https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1331-2974

  • The University of Western Australia (M398), 35 Stirling Highway,

    6009 Perth

    Australia

  • The University of Western Australia (M256), 35 Stirling Highway,

    6009 Perth

    Australia

Personal profile

Biography

I am currently the Academic Coordinator at the McCusker Centre for Citizenship and also connected to the Department for Social Work and Social Policy.

I have worked as a Social Worker in several organisations in WA and Victoria. This has included working in child protection, children in care, youth, employment, disability, drug and alcohol, family support, domestic violence, homelessness, social policy, lobbying and advocacy, and more. I have also worked in roles such as case manager, counsellor, community development worker, manager, and CEO. 

I’ve spent most of my social work career in direct practice, the management of social service programs, and systems work to improve outcomes for vulnerable people. 

Teaching overview

Unit Coordinator

SVLG2002 or SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship

SVLG3008 or SVLG5003 Approaches to Wicked Problems

SVLG1006 Making a Difference: Civic Participation and Social Change

SWSP1001 Professionalism, Values and Ethics in Human Services

Co-Teaching

SWSP1005 Human Development in Social and Cultural Contexts 

SWSP1006 Introduction to Critical Thinking in Social Work

SWSP1003 Human Rights and Social Justice

SWSP2003 Social Work in a Global Context

 

 

Previous positions

I have worked for several leading community organisations in WA and Victoria and been involved in the governance of several more.

Previous CEO Appointments
Ruah Community Services
Solaris Cancer Care
Youth Legal Service

Previous Executive Roles
Regional Director - Anglicare Victoria
General Manager, Family & Community Services - MercyCare

Significant Non-Executive Director Appointments
Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) - President
Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) - President
Cancer Wellness Centre - Chairperson
Alliance for Children at Risk - Chairperson 

Curtin University Student Guild - Independent Chairperson
Australian Alliance to End Homelessness - Non-Executive Director
The Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS) - Non-Executive Director
Community Employers WA - Non-Executive Director
The Essentials Collective - Non-Executive Director

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Business Administration, Central Queensland University

Bachelor of Social Work, Curtin University

Graduate Diploma of Business (HRM), Edith Cowan University

Master of Social Work, Monash University

External positions

Academic Coordinator, McCusker Centre for Citizenship

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Industry keywords

  • Not for Profit
  • Social and Welfare Issues
  • Children and Young People
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