About us
Social work education at the University of Melbourne has a long and distinguished history. Since our first students graduated in 1941, generations of students have accessed and contributed to the richness of our teaching, learning and research environment. Many of our alumni have gone on to assume leadership positions across the broader community. Our current students continue to demonstrate leadership, further enhancing our reputation within the discipline.
Our recent move into the School of Health Sciences creates many opportunities for us to further strengthen our research and practice leadership in the areas of health and mental health. The generous Felton bequest has also enabled us to develop a strong foundation of research and practice leadership in child and family welfare practice. As we move forward, we will incorporate these important developments, along with key disciplinary imperatives, to support our future strategic planning and development.