Social Woker

Question 1

What are Social Workers?

Answer 1

They are Allied Health Assistants who help people who are in crisis and need support. They provide counselling, information and referrals to other services.

Question 2

Where might you find a Social Worker?

Answer 2

Hospitals, Schools, Aged Care facilities, Government departments etc

Question 3

What is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker?

Answer 3

They are Social Workers who have completed advanced training and education in mental health

Question 4

How do Social Workers assist in a hospital setting?

Answer 4

Discharge planning; Work closely with other hospital staff to plan and arrange support which may be required during or after hospital treatment
Social Work Assessment; Undertake assessments regarding personal, family or home related issues

Question 5

What does ‘cleft’ mean?

Answer 5

A split or divide

Question 6

What are the risk factors of cleft palate?

Answer 6

The cause is unknown but possible risk factors are genetics, smoking whilst pregnant, certain medications during pregnancy etc

Question 7

Explain Social Workers in relation to the Australian Healthcare System

Answer 7

Medicare; 10 free sessions as part of MH plan if social worker is an accredited mental health worker
PBS; n/a
PHI; may be covered (dependent on level of cover)