Social Workers
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Social workers can help you:
- build your skills
- find information you need
- improve your wellbeing
- manage problems in your life.
When should you go to a social worker?
You should go to a social worker if you:
- need help to find information
- need help to deal with a new or hard situation
- have a problem with where you live
- have been hurt physically
- have been treated badly by someone
- have mental health problems
- have a mental health issue caused by something bad that happened to you.
What happens when you go to a social worker?
When you go to a social worker, they can:
- support you to have your say, for example
if you are having an issue with a service
- connect you with other services that can help you
- help you find supports and services that can help you with things, such as:
- finding work or a job
- training or learning new skills
- where you live
- support you by talking to you about your life and problems you face.
You might talk:
- 1-on-1 with the social worker
- with a group of other people, such as with your family.
Where can I find more information?
You can find more information on the Australian Association of Social Workers website.