International Grammar School

The Ethics of Care: Lessons from the Neurobiology of Early Life Trauma and Abuse

5:45pm Tuesday 19 November 2024

About the Speaker

Mary Jo McVeigh is the Founder and Director of CaraCare, a safe place for children to grow, located in Sydney, Australia. 

Mary Jo is a trained trauma therapist and an accredited mental health social worker and holds an Honours degree in Social Science and a Master’s degree in Social Work.

She is acknowledged in her field as an expert in child protection, trauma therapy and leadership coaching. Mary Jo’s expertise has been sought on advisory panels such as the NSW Domestic Violence Reforms and the Royal Commission into institutional abuse. She has also presented at national and international conferences.

Mary Jo’s work has been published in professional journals. She has written two books in addition to numerous resources and training programs for practitioners and managers in government and charitable organisations within Australia. 

Mary Jo was named Social Worker of the Year in 2019 and Canada Bay City Council Woman of the Year in 2010. She has also been a finalist nominee for both the NSW Woman of the Year award and NSW Australian of the Year 2019 for her work with traumatised and abused children and young people.

IGS Sharing Program

Proceeds of all ticket sales will support the IGS Sharing Program including our Indigenous Scholarship Fund and Building Fund.

About The Ultimo Series

Join us for an intellectually invigorating experience with our series of academic lectures. Drawing on the expertise at IGS's doorstep, renowned thought leaders facilitate discussions and engage in interactive Q&A sessions on critical topics, such as our environmental impact, navigating Artificial Intelligence, the ethical intricacies of social media, and how to prepare our children for a changing world.

Secure your tickets now for an intimate opportunity to delve into pressing issues with experts who shape our understanding of the world. Enhance your perspective, contribute to meaningful dialogues, and be part of a community committed to knowledge, diversity and growth. Don't miss out – reserve your seat today and join us in this immersive exploration of thought-provoking subjects. 

We hope you can join other IGS parents, carers, teachers, and alums in our new Renaissance Centre for an evening of connection and learning.

The Ultimo Series is directed by Thom Marchbank, IGS Deputy Principal Academic.

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