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Ali Trewhella
SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE

“During the first 2-3 weeks of the course, I knew that Social Work was the career pathway for me, and I have never looked back. Since graduating, I have worked in a variety of roles over the past 15 years including in hospitals, child protection and youth justice and across three jurisdictions: Victoria, ACT and the United Kingdom.

In addition to working directly with children, young people, and families with complex needs, I have in more recent years worked in positions that have allowed me to embed research in practice and design best practice initiatives that develop the capability of the sector. This has included co-developing and implementing a therapeutic trauma informed service for children and a Foundational Program which prepares new child protection practitioners for operational work.

All of this has been possible due to the solid foundations underpinning the Social Work course at Monash, including the opportunities I had for not only skill development but also to learn about social policy and research principles and apply these to my work upon graduating.”

Ali, Social Work Graduate

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Make an impact with Monash

Social work is one of Australia’s most in-demand and fastest growing professions. Make a real impact and jump start your career by studying at one of the top universities in the country.

Monash Social Work has a 40-year track record of training social workers and turning research findings into improved policy, services and practice.

We are globally recognised for our research expertise in areas like child welfare, family violence, mental health and criminal justice. Our research is helping transform policy and practice.

Make an impact by joining a team that:

  • improves support for young people transitioning from out-of home care
  • provides evidence-based analysis of welfare conditionality schemes such as the Cashless Debit Card
  • supports supervised injecting facilities and other harm reduction measures to address alcohol and drug use
  • makes the case for policy and program change to enhance the lives of children of prisoners.

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