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These inherent requirements apply to the following courses: Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work.

Graduate with the Bachelor of Social Work and provide practical support, information, advocacy, counselling, and emotional support for people experiencing personal and social problems. Develop the practical and analytical skills necessary for working professionally and safely with communities, families and individuals. Our graduates are culturally competent specialists, responding to complex situations, often working in areas with limited resources.

Dan is a qualified carpenter who worked in the construction industry for 15 years. A little soul-searching on a holiday saw him pluck up the courage to make a huge career change.

Cindy studied a Master of Social Work at Charles Darwin University. After she completed her work placement, she found her dream job right here in Darwin.

Make a difference in your community. Career opportunities through CDU Social Work programs

In the midst of COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne, Josephine began contemplating a career change. A passion for social justice and the desire to help others led her to the rewarding and challenging field of social work.

Australian social work students in regional and remote locations who undertake unpaid university placements are likely to suffer from financial stress and poor mental health outcomes, according to researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU).

Genevieve McGuiness has always known that she wanted a career working with and helping others. She chose a Bachelor of Social Work with CDU because she's able to study externally (online) from home, while she juggles her own small business and two young children. 

Social work graduate Priscilla did not take the traditional path to university. Instead, she had to overcome tragedy and her own self-doubts to don the graduation cap and gown.