You will graduate job-ready with placement opportunities across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria. And you will also graduate debt-free as Switch to Social Work provides:

• full tuition fee scholarship
• a cost-of-living allowance in the first year
• industry-standard wage in the second year.
• The program focuses on child and family services. It provides:
• workplace training opportunities beyond those offered in similar qualifications
• skills and experience sought by employers
• access to professional communities of practice
• insights from industry leaders
• tailored training to build your leadership and practice skills.

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply if you:

• have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than social work
• have completed at least one year, or equivalent, of full-time study in social science and behavioural sciences
• have the right to live, work and study in Australia

More information at switchtosocialwork.com.au

By becoming a partner you can shape the future of child and family services delivery in Victoria. You will be a crucial part of the educational journey of a new generation of social workers.

Program benefits

Participating organisations will receive:

• financial supports including a 25% wage subsidy for participating students within your organisation
• targeted supervisor training reflecting evidence based best practice
• participation in communities of practice designed to shape contemporary practice
• access to a cohort of students with diverse skills and experiences, motivated to build their careers in child and family services.

Eligibility

Your organisation is eligible to apply if you:

• provide child and family services
• are registered under the Children Youth and Families Act, 2005 and have a service agreement with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
• have confirmed capacity and commitment for two years.

Requirements

Organisations need the below requirements to participate:

• provide a 500-hour placement per year and additional employment hours in year two
• provide the remaining 75% salary equal to SCHADS 3.2 (or industry equivalent) in year two
• commit to providing effective supervision and participation in any mandatory supervisory training
• participate in evaluation activities
• provide a culturally safe & supportive environment.

Want to be a part of the program? Get more information at switchtosocialwork.com.au