Bachelor of Social Work

This degree is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and prepares students for employment in an environment which is complex, diverse and changing. Graduates are expected to be reflective, versatile and skillful in a range of practice areas and to be able to translate professional values into action. Social workers use many different type of intervention such as community work; individual and family counseling; group work policy development; advocacy; and research. They work in varied contexts such as health services, aged care, women's services, international development, and migration and refugee services. A commitment to promoting social justice is central to social work.