About us

Welcome from the Head of Monash Social Work

If you are interested in a career helping people through some of life’s greatest personal and social challenges, you are in the right place.

Monash is one of the top universities in Australia, and in the top 50 in the world. The Department of Social Work offers training at an international level of excellence, and graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. As a student, you will be introduced to sectors as diverse as health, family violence, mental health, disability, child protection, justice, housing, education, and substance use – all of which are key areas of need in the Australian workforce. You will also have the opportunity for direct practice learning opportunities in these fields.

Our approach to teaching and learning is similarly diverse. Ours was one of the first Social Work courses to offer off-campus study to domestic students. This highly developed distance education learning approach continues today, offering a unique and flexible way to learn, but with the same high level of engagement and interaction with staff and other students.

Diversity is also evident in our student and graduate cohort, who come from a wide range of countries and disciplinary backgrounds. We have outstanding educational support for our international students.

Please explore our website to learn more about our program, staff and research.

Associate Professor Catherine Flynn
Monash Social Work Head of Department

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