Australian Social Work is an international peer-reviewed journal that reflects current thinking and trends in Social Work practice and research. The journal promotes the development of Social Work practice, policy, and education, and publishes original research and theoretical work. It demonstrates a commitment to acknowledging and understanding the historical and contemporary injustice and disadvantage experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the implications of these issues.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q1
Health (social science)Q2
Social WorkQ2
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Social Work
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceSocial Sciences (miscellaneous)Social WorkHealth (social science)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Social Work Education and PracticeHomelessness and Social IssuesResearch in Social SciencesHealthcare innovation and challengesMental Health and Patient InvolvementChild Abuse and TraumaChild Welfare and AdoptionInterprofessional Education and CollaborationIntergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingIntimate Partner and Family Violence