Social work
Social workers provide expert support to patients and families, looking at both medical and social factors to help improve overall wellbeing.
Social workers at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) are part of the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) and work across most services. They have university-level qualifications.
What we do
Social workers provide expert support to patients and families, looking at both medical and social factors to help improve overall wellbeing. They use a holistic approach, focusing on the person’s physical, emotional, and social needs.
Social work is defined by the International Federation of Social Workers as:
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A practice-based profession that promotes social change, development, and the empowerment of people. It focuses on social justice, human rights, and respect for diversity.
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Contact us
Find out how social workers can help and how to get in touch with them at CALHN sites.
This page was last updated 8 May 2025.
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