The Interplay Among Social Group Work, Community Work and Social Action

Abstract

This paper provides background information on social work education in Australia. Links between social group work and community work are developed through different aspects of the social goals model. Three Australian case studies are then utilized to explore the relationship between social group work and community work with special reference to social action groups. The case studies were selected to highlight local, state and federal arenas. Analysis provides information on worker's role, empowerment, and group development and is followed by implications for social work education.