Work towards a just society. Implement positive, effective change using culturally safe practicesComplete core units in trauma and addictions, health (including mental health), mediation, gender and diversity, community development, Indigenous rights and perspectives, child protection, youth and family practice, and disabilities, social policy, and action on climate change in social work practiceGain practical experience through a total of 1000 hours of supervised professional placementGraduates receive international recognition as social workers and are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and become a mental health accredited social workerFor graduates of a bachelor degree that includes the equivalent of at least one year of full-time studies in social sciences, consider the 2-year Master of Social Work - Qualifying.Why choose this courseSocial workers engage with individuals, families, groups, and wider communities to promote social justice and facilitate progressive change. They understand how social, political, economic, environmental and cultural factors can impact experiences of disadvantage and wellbeing. They engage in a wide range of practices to respond to social issues including counselling, case management, group work, mediation, advocacy, education, community development and social action.Social work is incredibly diverse and social workers may be employed in a broad variety of fields including health and mental health, family violence, child abuse and neglect, homelessness, substance use, grief and loss, disability and eco-social work.Careers and outcomesSocial workers are employed in hospitals and community health care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health and social services, disability, child protection, youth work, criminal justice, family support and counselling, employment and legal services, refugee wellbeing, government, and policy and research.Possible careersChild protection officerChild and family counsellorCommunity workerCorrective services officerCounsellorDisability services workerEducatorHealth policy officerHealth services managerHuman services practitionerSocial scientistSocial workerYouth worker
