Dr Fleming has over 25 years of experience in social work practice in Australia. He has a special interest in working with people and communities that are often described as 'hard to reach or engage'. Joe is passionate about research and is a published author and has presented at numerous seminars and conferences. He is a co-author of a chapter titled: Recruiting and Engaging Men as Fathers in Social Work Practice, by Peck and Cargill (2015). Dr Fleming is currently a registered mental health social worker and casual academic and also working in regional areas in WA the NT and NSW.