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Episode Synopsis
Dimitra (Dimi) Lattas is a social work lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, passionate about advancing forensic social work education in Australia. Dimi’s research specialises in forensic social work and developing innovative educational practices that reflect industry expectations. In 2024, Dimi won the National Organisation of Forensic Social Work’s Albert Roberts Scholarship and the AASW National Social Work Researcher of the Year.
She has been selected for the 2025-2026 Fulbright Scholarship. Her research has been recognised internationally, with invitations to present in Australia, the UK, the US, Taiwan, and Italy. Dimi is currently drafting the Australian Forensic Mental Health Social Work National Competency Framework.
She has been selected for the 2025-2026 Fulbright Scholarship. Her research has been recognised internationally, with invitations to present in Australia, the UK, the US, Taiwan, and Italy. Dimi is currently drafting the Australian Forensic Mental Health Social Work National Competency Framework.
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