Brisbane Institute of Strengths Based Practice
Team
Team
2019 - Present
President and Foundation Professor Venkat Pulla
Board of Directors
President and CEO Venkat Pulla
Marketing and Procurement Neha Rao
Logistics, Dragan Bombek
Training and Research Faculty
Professor Abraham Francis, University of Notre Dame
Dr Anne Riggs, Melbourne
Pamela Trotman, Northern Territory
Rebecca Binyon, Brisbane
Palani Thevar, Social Work Practitioner, Brisbane
Professor. Sanjai Bhatt, Delhi University,
B.R. Nikku, Assistant Professor, Thomson River University, Canada
Dr. Mary Angeline, Professor of Social Work and Principal, Nazareth College of Arts and Science, Chennai
Dr. Rituparna Bhattacharyya, Editor-in-chief (joint) of the journal Space and Culture, India. Newcastle, the UK
Conferences and Training Asia Pacific 2024-2026
Sub Committee:
Associate Professor Abraham Francis, James Cook University
Dr Kalpana Goel, UniSA
Dr Samatha Vashist, Dubai and Pune
Dr Anne Riggs, Melbourne
Pamela Trotman, Norther Territory
Rebecca Binyon, Brisbane
Sanjai Bhatt, Delhi University, Professor
B.R Nikku, Thomson River University, Canada
Dr Mary Angeline, Chennai, India
Professor. Keshav Walke, MSS Institute of Social Work, Nagpur, India
Dr Rituparna Bhattacharyya, New Castle, UK.
Dr Nisha Rao, Brisbane
Research and Management Associates:
Neha Rao, Brisbane
Rachel Lafain, BSW, CSU.
Elizabeth Carter, MSW, ACU, Australia, Brisbane
Dr Prema Jyothi, School of Social Work, St Joseph’s University
Srinivas Goud Survi, Development Policy Consultant, Telangana
Dr. Sibi George, Associate Consultant for Non-Profits, kerala
Dr. Hairinder M, Hyderabad, PDF Scholar, MANUU, Telangana
Logistics
Marketing and Procurement Neha Rao
Logistics Management – Dragan Bombek
Graphic and digital design Libero Publishing
Bilaspur, 2025 Conference: Sudheer Kumar, J.S., Incubation Manager, VEC Centre for Research and Innovation Foundation, Hyderabad, Telangana; Dr. Sibi George, Kerala; Dr. Archana Yadav, GGV, Chattisgarh
Good Universe 2023 India Conference; Hyderabad Chapter 2024-2025 India Conference; Kathmandu Chapter 2024-2025 Nepal Conference; Thailand Chapter, 2024-2025 Bangkok Conference.
Facilitators of the Conferences – Professor Keshav Walke, and Harinder Mekala, India, Rachel Lafain, Adelaide, South Australia , Pamela Trotman, Darwin
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The Brisbane Institute does not provide undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.
Tribute
Our much-loved consultant, colleague and author of “The Strengths Approach” passed away, yet his work lives on.
Wayne McCashen (also known as Wayne McCashin) was an Australian social worker and community development practitioner known for his work in the field of strengths-based practice.
He authored the book “Communities of Hope: A Strengths-Based Resource for Building Community”, which has been widely recognized as a valuable resource for those working in community development.
The book “Communities of Hope” explores the principles and practical applications of strengths-based approaches to community building. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and mobilizing the assets and strengths within communities to foster positive change and sustainable development.
The book has been influential in promoting the concept of building on community strengths and resources to address challenges and promote well-being.
Wayne developed the Brisbane Institute’s formative group throughout a two-day residential programme.
We will remember his approach for many years to come.