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Monash Social Work is #1 for research quality and impact for the 2nd year in a row

This impact was recently recognised by The Australian 2026 Research magazine, which named Monash Social Work the leading Australian
research institution in the social work field for the quality and impact of its work.

We're part of the School of Primary and Allied Health Care.

Facts and figures

  • Our graduates are sought after and are employed in diverse and rewarding jobs

  • 50+ years of training social workers

    50+

  • Full-time, part-time and distance learning

  • International level of excellence

Master of Social Work

Monash has two intakes per year, Semester One and Mid Year.
Applications for Semester One 2027 are now open. Timely CSP applications close 31 October 2026.

Find out more about the course

Register for the upcoming online information session about the Master of Social Work at Monash University on the Tuesday 13th October at 6pm AEDT.

Register here

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Financial support for students

To help ease financial pressure during mandatory practical placements, the Australian Government is offering eligible domestic students studying social work a cost-of-living payment during placement.

Further information

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About us

Learn more about the purpose, values and goals that guide and inform our work.

Study with us

Whether you want to study our renowned Master of Social Work or ask world-changing questions in a PhD, you'll get great support.

Research

We have an international reputation for research in key areas such as income security and the welfare state, child welfare and child protection, social work and community development, criminal justice, family violence, and gender.

Field Education

Professional practice is your chance to learn on the job. You'll also make great contacts through our partnerships with government and non-government organisations.

Meet our graduates

Our graduates give an insight into their course experiences and discuss why they loved studying Social Work at Monash.

Events and conferences

Learn more about our upcoming conferences and events

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Social Work news

Our 2025 top students recognised in the annual Student Awards Ceremony

Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences' most outstanding students from the 2025 academic year were celebrated last night at the annual Student Awards Ceremony, held at the Alexander Theatre on the Clayton campus.
15 May, 2026 Education

World Social Work Day - coming together to co-build hope and harmony

Monash Social Work recently held a special event for staff, students and alumni to mark World Social Work Day, focused on the international theme ‘Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society’.
27 March, 2026 Primary and Allied Health Care

What can Australia do about reports of child criminal exploitation?

Across Australia, there is growing concern about young people not offending independently but allegedly being recruited, coerced and manipulated by adults into committing crime.
26 March, 2026 Primary and Allied Health Care

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Event

"What is the impact of extended out-of-home care on the pathways and outcomes for young care leavers?"

National Leaving Care Research Workshop funded by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA).

Date: August 27 and 28 (2026)
Venue: Monash University Seminar Room, Level 7, 30 Collins St, Melbourne

Organising Committee: Philip Mendes, Melissa O’Donnell, Tim Moore, Steven Roche and Jessica Russ-Smith

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