Amanda Johnson (she/her) is a Melbourne (Naarm)-based writer, social worker and teacher. She studied Small Companies and Community Theatre at Swinburne where she developed a love of stories. She has seen stories generate compassion and understanding in the social sector, and wants to see more of it. Her work is accessible on Instagram @thesocialworkstoryteller
As a young social work student with hopes of changing the world, I was shocked when my Out of Home Care teacher said, ‘Child protection caseworkers have a saying, “If nothing else, I’m getting that kid braces.”’