Social Work and Social Policy

This guide supports social work students in finding resources related to social welfare, human rights and community practice. It highlights key databases for sociology, family studies and social policy. You will find links to government legislation, non-government organisation (NGO) reports and statistics on social issues such as poverty, housing and domestic violence.

The guide also covers theories of social work practice, ethics and field education. Whether researching child protection, mental health or community development, these resources provide the evidence base and contextual information necessary for critical social work practice and academic writing.