The social work services at Elizabeth offers assessments, group programmes, counselling, advocacy, and referrals for children, youth, and adults. Services are delivered by social work students under the supervision of a qualified and experienced social worker. Services are flexible and free.

Services

Social workers can support clients of our service with the following:

• Biopsychosocial Assessments – A comprehensive, thorough and wholistic exploration of a person’s biological, psychological and sociological wellbeing.  It is used to identify any gaps in a person’s wellbeing and is a starting point for service provision.
• Counselling – A strengths-based and person-centered approach focusing on empowerment, resilience, self-determination and autonomy.
• Advocacy – Supporting clients in our service to navigate systemic challenges and to make sure clients are listened to, their welfare is being maintained, and their concerns and needs are being addressed.
• Referrals – Connecting clients with vital and important community, social, medical and government services.
• Group Programmes – Offered throughout the year and co-facilitated by social work students.  Clients will be encouraged to register their interest at reception once programmes are advertised.

As part of a multidisciplinary service, social workers can also provide opportunities to link in with other members of our in-house allied health team if the need arises.