Want to make a world of difference? Study social work
With an existing skills shortage, strong population growth in the Brisbane to Gold Coast corridor and an ageing population, there is an increasing demand for well-qualified social workers.
Social work involves understanding and providing necessary support for individuals of all ages in the family environment, workplace or community.
It covers a broad range of areas including youth and child welfare services, medical and health services, disability services, psychiatric and general mental health services, juvenile and family law courts, aged care and disabilities, income support and mediation.
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations predicts employment for Social Workers to 2015-16 to grow very strongly. Employment in this large occupation (21 500 in November 2010) rose very strongly in the past five years and in the long-term (ten years). DEEWR
Career opportunities for social workers exist in all health and human services organisations such as Queensland Health, Centrelink, the Department of Communities, Department of Child Safety and community agencies such as Lifeline, women’s refuges and self help groups.
New $150 million Griffith Health Centre and Gold Coast University Hospital opening 2013.
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