The Bachelor of Social Work provides the skills and knowledge you need to help vulnerable people, advocate for social change, and inspire more just systems and public policy. With this degree you could specialise in mental health, welfare services, homelessness, family support, youth work, drug and alcohol, correctional services.
The program covers: introduction to sociology and human services, Australian social policy, social work for indigenous Australians, social justice in practice, public health and wellness, interpersonal skills and communication, social welfare history and context, groupwork theory and practice, applied human rights and much more.
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The Bachelor of Social Work will prepare you for the following roles.
A social worker is somebody who helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by a range of factors, including but not limited to, physical and ...
A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...
A Caseworker provides assistance to clients who are experiencing difficulties in their life. You might work with people going through issues such a...
Social Welfare Officers support people and families in the community who are struggling with issues like mental health, unemployment, homelessness,...
Aged Care Social Workers are registered professionals who work exclusively with people over 65 years of age and living in nursing homes, respite ce...
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Mental Health Social Workers are registered social workers who specialise in mental health interventions, counselling, psychoeducation, and therape...
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