social work in oz
Nov 22nd 2007 | 7:46 am
#1
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egghead4+becky
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From: was newport now sunny Bundy
social work in oz
hi everyone
I was just wondering what it is like to be a social worker in oz, but in particular queensland?
I currently work with young offenders and have been told that as I have a DIPSW and not a degree, I may have to retrain, is this so
We hope to settle on the Sunshine Coast and although I have emailed a few people to ask about my qualifications I havent had much luck.
can anyone give me any info
bec
I was just wondering what it is like to be a social worker in oz, but in particular queensland?
I currently work with young offenders and have been told that as I have a DIPSW and not a degree, I may have to retrain, is this so
We hope to settle on the Sunshine Coast and although I have emailed a few people to ask about my qualifications I havent had much luck.
can anyone give me any info
bec
Nov 22nd 2007 | 8:52 am
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Posts: 124
Re: social work in oz
Hi Bec,
To work as a social worker in Oz you need AASW eligibility. Dipsw by itself will not do but you should be eligible to work as a welfare worker (you will need to be assessed). Charles Sturt Uni does conversion courses by distance learning.
VIC, ACT and NT accept British sw quals to work in the area of child protection and they offer sponsorship and relocation assistance.
In QLD you could find work as a Welfare Worker but it generally tends to be poorly paid. Department of Child Safety have jobs as Child Safety Officers but you need to have a degree in social science or psychology.
I lived in Brisbane for nine months five years ago and wasn't able to find any work as a Welfare Worker. I returned to UK and did an MA in Social Work and now have AASW eligibility. Two years ago I returned to Brisbane and worked as a Child Safety Officer.
I'm currently in UK but plan to return to QLD next year. There are loads of jobs for qualified social workers in QLD, it would be worth converting your quals or doing an MA. There used to be financial assistance to new migrants who converted their qualifications.
Good luck
BS
To work as a social worker in Oz you need AASW eligibility. Dipsw by itself will not do but you should be eligible to work as a welfare worker (you will need to be assessed). Charles Sturt Uni does conversion courses by distance learning.
VIC, ACT and NT accept British sw quals to work in the area of child protection and they offer sponsorship and relocation assistance.
In QLD you could find work as a Welfare Worker but it generally tends to be poorly paid. Department of Child Safety have jobs as Child Safety Officers but you need to have a degree in social science or psychology.
I lived in Brisbane for nine months five years ago and wasn't able to find any work as a Welfare Worker. I returned to UK and did an MA in Social Work and now have AASW eligibility. Two years ago I returned to Brisbane and worked as a Child Safety Officer.
I'm currently in UK but plan to return to QLD next year. There are loads of jobs for qualified social workers in QLD, it would be worth converting your quals or doing an MA. There used to be financial assistance to new migrants who converted their qualifications.
Good luck
BS
Nov 22nd 2007 | 9:44 am
#3
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egghead4+becky
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 797
From: was newport now sunny Bundy
Re: social work in oz
Hi Bec,
To work as a social worker in Oz you need AASW eligibility. Dipsw by itself will not do but you should be eligible to work as a welfare worker (you will need to be assessed). Charles Sturt Uni does conversion courses by distance learning.
VIC, ACT and NT accept British sw quals to work in the area of child protection and they offer sponsorship and relocation assistance.
In QLD you could find work as a Welfare Worker but it generally tends to be poorly paid. Department of Child Safety have jobs as Child Safety Officers but you need to have a degree in social science or psychology.
I lived in Brisbane for nine months five years ago and wasn't able to find any work as a Welfare Worker. I returned to UK and did an MA in Social Work and now have AASW eligibility. Two years ago I returned to Brisbane and worked as a Child Safety Officer.
I'm currently in UK but plan to return to QLD next year. There are loads of jobs for qualified social workers in QLD, it would be worth converting your quals or doing an MA. There used to be financial assistance to new migrants who converted their qualifications.
Good luck
BS
To work as a social worker in Oz you need AASW eligibility. Dipsw by itself will not do but you should be eligible to work as a welfare worker (you will need to be assessed). Charles Sturt Uni does conversion courses by distance learning.
VIC, ACT and NT accept British sw quals to work in the area of child protection and they offer sponsorship and relocation assistance.
In QLD you could find work as a Welfare Worker but it generally tends to be poorly paid. Department of Child Safety have jobs as Child Safety Officers but you need to have a degree in social science or psychology.
I lived in Brisbane for nine months five years ago and wasn't able to find any work as a Welfare Worker. I returned to UK and did an MA in Social Work and now have AASW eligibility. Two years ago I returned to Brisbane and worked as a Child Safety Officer.
I'm currently in UK but plan to return to QLD next year. There are loads of jobs for qualified social workers in QLD, it would be worth converting your quals or doing an MA. There used to be financial assistance to new migrants who converted their qualifications.
Good luck
BS
anyway thanks for the info.
good luck
bec
Mar 3rd 2008 | 12:39 am
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From: Wigan
Re: social work in oz
I am currently doing my MA and we're hoping to move approx 2-3 years after my graduation, ie 2011/2012.
What exactly do I need to do to get AASW eligibility? Any training courses on the law side for example? Do you know if I could do that online before getting there, in order to get intow work a bit quicker? I have tried googling this topic before and ended up quite confused to be honest.
Any tips would be really appreciated!
Mel
Mar 4th 2008 | 5:46 am
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 124
Re: social work in oz
Hello,
I am currently doing my MA and we're hoping to move approx 2-3 years after my graduation, ie 2011/2012.
What exactly do I need to do to get AASW eligibility? Any training courses on the law side for example? Do you know if I could do that online before getting there, in order to get intow work a bit quicker? I have tried googling this topic before and ended up quite confused to be honest.
Any tips would be really appreciated!
Mel
I am currently doing my MA and we're hoping to move approx 2-3 years after my graduation, ie 2011/2012.
What exactly do I need to do to get AASW eligibility? Any training courses on the law side for example? Do you know if I could do that online before getting there, in order to get intow work a bit quicker? I have tried googling this topic before and ended up quite confused to be honest.
Any tips would be really appreciated!
Mel
I would contact AASW direct and check with them. If you will eventually have Dipsw, MA and some post grad experience you may not need to do any further study. There are currently loads of jobs in social work in Oz.
Good luck.
BS
