Social Work Sessions

Contemporary Adult Social Work with Chief Social Worker Lyn Romeo

Social Work Sessions

Show Notes

In this episode of the Social Work Sessions, Carolyn Smith talks with Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults. In a wide-ranging discussion, Lyn talks about her Australian roots, her current role and the importance of keeping social work personal, curious and, above all, hopeful.

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