Introduction

Question 1

What is Social Work about?

Answer 1

Social work is about working with individuals, groups, communities to identify, minimise and ultimately remove disadvantage associated with social arrangements

Question 2

Common Social Issues (6):

Answer 2

Racism/inequality, ageism, sexism/gender inequality, class, location/environment, intersectionality.

Question 3

Structural causes of personal problems approach:

Answer 3

Explores ways in which individuals, groups and communities are disempowered and marginalised.

Question 4

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) values (5):

Answer 4

1) Human dignity and worth.
2) Social Justice.
3) Integrity.
4) Competence.
5) Service.

Question 5

Three Levels of Social Work Practice…

Answer 5

• Micro
• Mezzo
• Macro

e.g. Individual –> Cultural/Communal –> Global/Structural

Question 6

Social Work Fields of Practice (8):

Answer 6

Work with individuals.
Work with families.
Work with groups.
Work with communities.
Social policy practice. 
Management, leadership and administration. 
Education and training. 
Research and evaluation.