This report highlights the national shortage of social workers, as one of Australia’s top 20 occupations in demand.

This submission from the Australian Council of Heads of Social Work Education focuses on our shared concern about the impact of poverty on social work students, particularly when undertaking compulsory placements, in a profession for which there is a shortage of qualified practitioners.

This report examines NSW labour supply and apparent shortages in a group of essential service occupations including social workers.

Findings of the Home-based carer census, undertaken to help understand the profile of carers in Victoria and their experiences.

Key demographic data from the Home-based carer census, undertaken to help understand the profile of carers in Victoria and their experiences.