What about Social work education or practice in Australia would you like to know more about? I might film a Q&A soon if you would send me your questions.
Good morning ma, please I have BSc in Education Biology from the University of Nigeria, can I use the qualification and apply for master of social work qualifying in Australia?
hii chioma mam good evening I'm from India 12 class student I'm 12 class after Australia Sydney City on University admission Bachelor of Social Work so please please help me chioma mam ji
I'm so happy that I found a Nigerian social worker at Australia. Thank you for this video. I also want to apply for social work. But my question is ; - Will teaching experience with secondary school students for one year be counted as a recognized work experience in the field of Social Work?
You can switch to social work from any education or professional background. In your case, you may be required to take a bridging diploma before you commence the MSW
@@lifewithchioma but Australia tuition fee is too expensive and almost impossible to raise while in Australia, especially when you don't work in a well-paid job. I have a sibling studying masters in Aussie and he struggles to raise money to complete fees due to low paying jobs. - Do they accept individuals with physical disability? - I also have unpaid volunteer experience in NGOs like YALI Network, Si4Dev initiatives and few NGOs. But it's not a full-time job neither was it an extended 2 year work experience - Do they accept individuals with physical disabilities like fractured left hand
Thank you for your videos! I would like to know if when you have finished the Mater's of Social Work you need to demonstrate to AASW your score points in IELTS. I ask because I am studying for another test to start the master's.
Hi Monica. My sincere apologies for not responding sooner. I have only just seen your question. To answer your question, yes, you still need to show your IELTS test score if you intend to apply for skilled migration. Your result must be less than 3 years old
Hi,am your new follower, I love your content, I have been planning on migrating to Australia but am little bit confused. I have done nursing Assistant here in Qatar..I would like you to guide me through on how to apply for a job.as I continue looking at your other videos.Thanks
Hello Chioma, Thank you for sharing! Could you please advise me some universities in Australia specializing in Social Work? It means which the best universities having Master in Social Work course are?
Hello mam I came to know watching your videos that u r from Nigeria. Your English is pretty good despite it being your second language. Will you please share how you improved your English?
Hello Nazifa, Nigeria's official language is English. Formal education and communication is in English, so I've spoken it all my life. However, I love creative writing and reading - I guess that has helped too. Thanks for stopping by.
Hi. Is working at a Chamber of Commerce considered social work? This includes promoting economical relations, cultural activities, and commercial/taxes services.
Hello! If your question is in the context of study, it would depend on the particular school you are applying to. I made a Q&A recently and answered similar questions. Maybe you want to check it out here th-cam.com/video/wyfA5Fkgs7o/w-d-xo.html. Thanks🙏🏽
Hi! I’m planning to study master of social work at the university of south Australia. However I do not have a BSW . I’m wondering if I can get my accreditation from the AASW since the chosen Masters degree does not contain the title “qualifying “ for me to be accredited. Could you please advice me on this?
Hello Mananjee, I am a bit confused by your question as I am unsure if your question is related to enrolment to study or the skills/qualifications assessment for skilled migration. If it is related to study, you don't need an assessment from AASW to apply to enrol into Uni. The skills assessment is for already qualified social workers who intend to apply for a skilled migration visa for PR. I hope this helps. I have a video about the skills assessment if you want more clarity around it th-cam.com/video/DFC45JW0OvU/w-d-xo.html. Thanks and goodluck!
Hii, so glad i just found your video now, I am MSW graduate from India and i am interested to know How to apply for social work jobs there? Do they provide accommodation facilities also for the employees
You need to return a positive assessment from the AASW if you want to migrate and work in Australia as a social worker. Please look for the relevant playlist on my channel for permanent migration. Thanks
Hi dear. Thanks for such an informative video. Well, I am an immigrant and English is my second language. I hv conpleted mSter of Social Work. Honestly,my placement experience was not at all good as I didn't get the chance to work under or with a social worker. I hv no idea abput how a social worker operates. Cud you please tell me some really really basic social worker jobs. pleaseeeee,I m really struggling to find out some basic docial work jobs
Hi Gursimran. I am sorry to hear your experience has been unpleasant. Some people have found it helpful to start with support worker jobs in Youth Work, Disability or Aged care to get a foot in the door. I know it is below your SW qualifications, but no experience is a waste and it might lead to a better job. Don't only look for jobs advertised as 'Social Work' jobs. Read the job description and see if they align with your qualifications, experience and career goals and then apply. Goodluck, Gursimran.
Hi Sawan, nothing stops you from applying to the MSW program, however the MSWq might be better suited given your previous qualification and experience is not Social work specific. In any case it is up to the school to decide whether you meet eligibility or not. Thanks🙏🏽
Hii there i have 2 year experience of volunteering work for an ngo based in india, during my graduation after that i have appeared for ielts in order to study msw in Australia. i have overall 7 band with no less than 6 . Am i eligible for the criteria also suggest me should i do msw or msw(qualifying)
Hi Chioma, I wanted to ask, I have done my bachelor of Accounting in Australia. Now I am in my home country and doing social work. How should I proceed to apply for oversees PR through Social Work? I have 1 and a half years of experience from 2 different organizations (from my country). Should I acquire a masters of Social work from my home country?
Hi Purbita. Yes, you still require a social work qualification to return a positive skills assessment for PR purposes. A degree from your country is fine. I would encourage you to check whether the social work degree in your home country is the same standard as Australia's
I have done bachelors of commerce from india. And have no experience in any volunteer work all the universities ask for bsw or any bachelors degree with a relevant social studies subject even for msw (q) kindly tell me which university can we do msw (q) from with no social studies subject of bachelors for 1 year.
Hi Yash, I can't offer any suggestions about schools that do not have that requirement as I am not an education agent, but I would suggest you have a look at this list of all accredited social work courses in Australia www.aasw.asn.au/careers-study/accredited-courses. Thanks
Depending on the country of your training, you can apply for PR directly, or come in to Australia for a master of social work. Please see the social work related videos on this channel for more information.
Hi can you help me to decide what to take course their in Austraila? Im from philippines and Im a Registered Social Work here but I want to study in australia and I dont know what course to take that best fit to me. Thank You
Hello Mark, I found the research (thesis) a challenge with the coursework. The placements were OK in themselves - it was just the part of re-arranging everything else around it that I found challenging.
Life with Chioma So could you share how you were able to overcome this pls? I just got offered a place in Flinders for the Masters in Social Work program, and would really want to hit the ground running academically.
Hi Chioma, the video was really helpful and I appreciate the good work. I have my masters from India in Biotech but now I want to move to the field of social work in Australia. I am thinking for MSW but can you please tell me if I am eligible or what do I need to do for applying? Should I only look for courses that are qualifying , or is their some other work which I need to do before applying for masters. It is really confusing. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. :)
Hi Shreya, thanks for stopping by here. The MSW is suited to people who already have a bachelor of social work. The MSWQ favours people who have a bachelor degree in an unrelated field but are interested to transition to social work. Different schools set their own entry requirements. Some might require you to do a one year diploma first if your previous qualification is unrelated to the social sciences before you can enrol in the MSWQ. Some other schools may be more flexible. I hope this helps. Best of luck with your plans
@@lifewithchioma Hi, thank you for this. I got the clarity between MSW and MSWQ. Also, as per my research the placement work we do is unpaid, then can you please tell how did you manage financially while studying? Were you able to do part time work ? As how can we then manage ourselves financially there?
Yes, a background in sociology is usually sufficient for enrolment into the MSWQ program. Different schools may have additional requirements though, so please check for yourself. Thanks for watching🙏🏽
Hi I completed my bachelor of commerce in accounting in Australia. But I am highly interested in masters of social work ( Qualifying ). As I love working in the community. But as I do not have any background university is asking me to do 1 year diploma leading to 2 years masters of social work. That will be another three years. Do you think I am going to take the right decesion. What are the job opportunities and future prospects. Kindly let me know. I am talking about 2025 when I finished my course.
Hello, I admire your dedication to pursue a career in what you enjoy doing. Social work has always been projected to have strong prospects for both employment and migration in Australia, and I think the fact that it is a profession with one of the most diverse fields of practice contributes to this. I hope to share as much as I know about what has helped me in my own journey, so stay tuned and thank you for stopping by. Goodluck! 👍🏽
Great videos ... I am a bacteriologist from Colombia looking forward to start the master of social work next year. I have read that social workers can work in the clinical area but still unsure what would be the role, do you know something about it ?
Hello Nataly, good on you for considering a career in social work. Yes, social workers can work in clinical practice which is quite diverse in terms of practice settings. What area of specialisation are you interested in?
Hello Nataly, glad to hear you're considering starting the master of Social Work. Yes, social workers can work in clinical practice in hospitals, or in private practice. You can also train to be a Mental Health Social worker
I'm planning to do MSW in Australia. Will the 1000 hrs placement interrupt the partime work of international students? Will that schedule be okay to continue partime?
Hi Devika. Yes, the 1000 hrs is the equivalent of full time work at 35-40 hours a week for 6 months (broken up into 2 blocks, each one lasting 3 months). You will have to schedule other work outside of that period
Hi there.. Great video. I am a BSW graduate with 2 years experience and im looking to work and further my studies in Australia.. Any tips? I don't even know where to start. TIA
Hii mam Am b.sc medical graduate Bt i confused for course in my masters bt am interested in MSW . Will i get my visa or i will be refused.. Pls help me
Can you please recommend good universities for MSW in terms of international fees and curriculum. I have already done my BSW from India. When I search for universities, I see a lot of options but it’s so hard to choose a university out of all this. It would be great if u can help out ☺️
Hi Anju. I agree, it can be daunting filtering through the many options! I am hoping that the series of videos I release per week will address some of these 'sticky' issues. I appreciate you stopping by 🙏
This is very informative, thanks a lot. Can a HND in human resources plus Diploma in social development qualify me to apply for the MSW qualifying program in Australian university. Please what are my chances getting admission. Thank you
Thanks for stopping by Charity. Your qualifications look to be complementary and in my opinion could be considered for enrolment into the MSW(Q). However because an HND and Diploma may be counted as a step below a Bachelor degree in Australia, it might be best to find out directly from any school you consider applying to what program between the BSW and MSW(Q) will be more appropriate. You can also try for the MSW(Q), who knows, you might get accepted. If not, the BSW is also a good option and will qualify you to practice. Best of luck with your plans.
What about Social work education or practice in Australia would you like to know more about? I might film a Q&A soon if you would send me your questions.
Thank you so much Chioma
Hi Chioma , which Uni provide online MSW?
Glad Discovered YOU today and must confess this video is very informative... Looking forward to more contents like this
Awesome, thank you!
Very informative 👏 keep up the good work.
Hi Chioma. You are doing a great job. I just love the effort you ladies are making to enlighten us back home on immigrating to Australia. Thanks
Aww, thanks Fatima. Good to know that the videos are helpful. Happy New Year.
Aww, thanks Fatima. Good to know that the videos are helpful. Happy New Year.
Happy New year to you and your Family.
Good job, well explained fir anyone that wants to study Sicial work
Good morning ma, please I have BSc in Education Biology from the University of Nigeria, can I use the qualification and apply for master of social work qualifying in Australia?
Thank you for the video!
Thanks for this been weighing between Nursing and social work have no background in both.
I am team Social Work haha!
@@lifewithchioma 😊🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for sharing.
Hi ma'am. Could you do a video on how to study nursing in australia. Especially from west africa.
Keep up the good work ma'am
Hi, like your contents and doing similar contents as welll.. am based in London… keep it up
Thank you Queenie. Good job on your channel too!
hii chioma mam good evening I'm from India 12 class student I'm 12 class after Australia Sydney City on University admission Bachelor of Social Work so please please help me chioma mam ji
I'm so happy that I found a Nigerian social worker at Australia. Thank you for this video. I also want to apply for social work. But my question is ;
- Will teaching experience with secondary school students for one year be counted as a recognized work experience in the field of Social Work?
You can switch to social work from any education or professional background. In your case, you may be required to take a bridging diploma before you commence the MSW
@@lifewithchioma but Australia tuition fee is too expensive and almost impossible to raise while in Australia, especially when you don't work in a well-paid job. I have a sibling studying masters in Aussie and he struggles to raise money to complete fees due to low paying jobs.
- Do they accept individuals with physical disability?
- I also have unpaid volunteer experience in NGOs like YALI Network, Si4Dev initiatives and few NGOs. But it's not a full-time job neither was it an extended 2 year work experience
- Do they accept individuals with physical disabilities like fractured left hand
Hi, I am Social worker in Philippines
Thank you for your videos! I would like to know if when you have finished the Mater's of Social Work you need to demonstrate to AASW your score points in IELTS. I ask because I am studying for another test to start the master's.
Hi Monica. My sincere apologies for not responding sooner. I have only just seen your question. To answer your question, yes, you still need to show your IELTS test score if you intend to apply for skilled migration. Your result must be less than 3 years old
@@lifewithchioma ok thank you so much!
Hi,am your new follower, I love your content, I have been planning on migrating to Australia but am little bit confused. I have done nursing Assistant here in Qatar..I would like you to guide me through on how to apply for a job.as I continue looking at your other videos.Thanks
Hi Jennifer, please watch this video th-cam.com/video/jJXC6xiy6j4/w-d-xo.html
Hello Chioma,
Thank you for sharing! Could you please advise me some universities in Australia specializing in Social Work? It means which the best universities having Master in Social Work course are?
Please check out this link for all accredited social work courses in Australia www.aasw.asn.au/careers-study/accredited-courses. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this informative video.I would like to ask . i would like to ask about doing 500 hours course block placement have salary too? Thank you
Hi Snickertsss TV, the placements are unpaid.
Hello mam I came to know watching your videos that u r from Nigeria. Your English is pretty good despite it being your second language. Will you please share how you improved your English?
Hello Nazifa, Nigeria's official language is English. Formal education and communication is in English, so I've spoken it all my life. However, I love creative writing and reading - I guess that has helped too. Thanks for stopping by.
Currently doing my MSW I had a few questions I wanted to ask is it alright if I messaged you privately?. Your channel has been a source of relief😭
Sure. You can dm me on instagram @chiomarthur
Hi. Is working at a Chamber of Commerce considered social work? This includes promoting economical relations, cultural activities, and commercial/taxes services.
Hello!
If your question is in the context of study, it would depend on the particular school you are applying to. I made a Q&A recently and answered similar questions. Maybe you want to check it out here th-cam.com/video/wyfA5Fkgs7o/w-d-xo.html.
Thanks🙏🏽
Hi! I’m planning to study master of social work at the university of south Australia. However I do not have a BSW . I’m wondering if I can get my accreditation from the AASW since the chosen Masters degree does not contain the title “qualifying “ for me to be accredited. Could you please advice me on this?
Hello Mananjee, I am a bit confused by your question as I am unsure if your question is related to enrolment to study or the skills/qualifications assessment for skilled migration. If it is related to study, you don't need an assessment from AASW to apply to enrol into Uni. The skills assessment is for already qualified social workers who intend to apply for a skilled migration visa for PR. I hope this helps. I have a video about the skills assessment if you want more clarity around it th-cam.com/video/DFC45JW0OvU/w-d-xo.html. Thanks and goodluck!
Hii, so glad i just found your video now, I am MSW graduate from India and i am interested to know How to apply for social work jobs there? Do they provide accommodation facilities also for the employees
You need to return a positive assessment from the AASW if you want to migrate and work in Australia as a social worker. Please look for the relevant playlist on my channel for permanent migration. Thanks
Is it possible to immigrate as a 3rd year student of Bachelor degree in social work
Hi dear. Thanks for such an informative video. Well, I am an immigrant and English is my second language. I hv conpleted mSter of Social Work. Honestly,my placement experience was not at all good as I didn't get the chance to work under or with a social worker. I hv no idea abput how a social worker operates. Cud you please tell me some really really basic social worker jobs. pleaseeeee,I m really struggling to find out some basic docial work jobs
Hi Gursimran. I am sorry to hear your experience has been unpleasant. Some people have found it helpful to start with support worker jobs in Youth Work, Disability or Aged care to get a foot in the door. I know it is below your SW qualifications, but no experience is a waste and it might lead to a better job. Don't only look for jobs advertised as 'Social Work' jobs. Read the job description and see if they align with your qualifications, experience and career goals and then apply. Goodluck, Gursimran.
Hi thanks for replying. I wud request you to make a video explaining very very basic and entry level jobs in social work pleaseeee.
Hi chimo i have completed my graduation in sociology i am eligible for bachelor of social work?
hii there i have comleted my bachelor in arts stream can I pursue master of social work or I have to choose master of social work qualifying
Hi Sawan, nothing stops you from applying to the MSW program, however the MSWq might be better suited given your previous qualification and experience is not Social work specific. In any case it is up to the school to decide whether you meet eligibility or not. Thanks🙏🏽
I have worked as a volunteer in an ngo for 2 years during corona pandemic in india
And also plz tell me how much minimum ielts band score i needed to take admission in Australia
@@_sawan_bhardwaj depends on the school you are applying to actually
Mostly it’s 7.
Hii there i have 2 year experience of volunteering work for an ngo based in india, during my graduation after that i have appeared for ielts in order to study msw in Australia. i have overall 7 band with no less than 6 . Am i eligible for the criteria also suggest me should i do msw or msw(qualifying)
Hi Chioma, I wanted to ask, I have done my bachelor of Accounting in Australia. Now I am in my home country and doing social work. How should I proceed to apply for oversees PR through Social Work? I have 1 and a half years of experience from 2 different organizations (from my country). Should I acquire a masters of Social work from my home country?
Hi Purbita. Yes, you still require a social work qualification to return a positive skills assessment for PR purposes. A degree from your country is fine. I would encourage you to check whether the social work degree in your home country is the same standard as Australia's
I have done bachelors of commerce from india. And have no experience in any volunteer work all the universities ask for bsw or any bachelors degree with a relevant social studies subject even for msw (q) kindly tell me which university can we do msw (q) from with no social studies subject of bachelors for 1 year.
Hi Yash, I can't offer any suggestions about schools that do not have that requirement as I am not an education agent, but I would suggest you have a look at this list of all accredited social work courses in Australia www.aasw.asn.au/careers-study/accredited-courses. Thanks
Hi Chioma, I recently graduated with my bachelor's in social work. I am wondering what I could do next in terms of migration. Could you help
Depending on the country of your training, you can apply for PR directly, or come in to Australia for a master of social work. Please see the social work related videos on this channel for more information.
Thanks maam for your information…could you please suggest some good universities for MSW(Q) course
You're welcome. Please have a look at the following link for all aasw accredited courses in Australia www.aasw.asn.au/careers-study/accredited-courses
Hi can you help me to decide what to take course their in Austraila? Im from philippines and Im a Registered Social Work here but I want to study in australia and I dont know what course to take that best fit to me. Thank You
You can apply for the master of social work, or give a shot at applying for PR directly from your country
@@lifewithchioma is that possible to apply PR directly ? And I dont need to take SV?
Hello Chioma, pls what would you say is the most difficult part of studying a MSW in the context of corse work and placements?
Hello Mark, I found the research (thesis) a challenge with the coursework. The placements were OK in themselves - it was just the part of re-arranging everything else around it that I found challenging.
Life with Chioma So could you share how you were able to overcome this pls? I just got offered a place in Flinders for the Masters in Social Work program, and would really want to hit the ground running academically.
Hi Chioma, the video was really helpful and I appreciate the good work. I have my masters from India in Biotech but now I want to move to the field of social work in Australia. I am thinking for MSW but can you please tell me if I am eligible or what do I need to do for applying? Should I only look for courses that are qualifying , or is their some other work which I need to do before applying for masters. It is really confusing. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. :)
Hi Shreya, thanks for stopping by here. The MSW is suited to people who already have a bachelor of social work. The MSWQ favours people who have a bachelor degree in an unrelated field but are interested to transition to social work. Different schools set their own entry requirements. Some might require you to do a one year diploma first if your previous qualification is unrelated to the social sciences before you can enrol in the MSWQ. Some other schools may be more flexible. I hope this helps. Best of luck with your plans
@@lifewithchioma Hi, thank you for this. I got the clarity between MSW and MSWQ. Also, as per my research the placement work we do is unpaid, then can you please tell how did you manage financially while studying? Were you able to do part time work ? As how can we then manage ourselves financially there?
Is it okay to apply for MSW(Q) when u have a Bsc in Sociology from Nigeria?
Yes, a background in sociology is usually sufficient for enrolment into the MSWQ program. Different schools may have additional requirements though, so please check for yourself. Thanks for watching🙏🏽
Hi I completed my bachelor of commerce in accounting in Australia. But I am highly interested in masters of social work ( Qualifying ). As I love working in the community. But as I do not have any background university is asking me to do 1 year diploma leading to 2 years masters of social work. That will be another three years. Do you think I am going to take the right decesion. What are the job opportunities and future prospects. Kindly let me know. I am talking about 2025 when I finished my course.
Hello,
I admire your dedication to pursue a career in what you enjoy doing. Social work has always been projected to have strong prospects for both employment and migration in Australia, and I think the fact that it is a profession with one of the most diverse fields of practice contributes to this. I hope to share as much as I know about what has helped me in my own journey, so stay tuned and thank you for stopping by. Goodluck! 👍🏽
Can you please share
From where to do masters of social work in Australia
Please check out this link for accredited social work courses www.aasw.asn.au/careers-study/accredited-courses. Thanks
Hello, I have studied dentistry, can I do my masters in social work from australia??
Yes, you can. You may be required to study a bridging diploma before you commence the MSW
Great videos ... I am a bacteriologist from Colombia looking forward to start the master of social work next year. I have read that social workers can work in the clinical area but still unsure what would be the role, do you know something about it ?
Hello Nataly, good on you for considering a career in social work. Yes, social workers can work in clinical practice which is quite diverse in terms of practice settings. What area of specialisation are you interested in?
Hello Nataly, glad to hear you're considering starting the master of Social Work. Yes, social workers can work in clinical practice in hospitals, or in private practice. You can also train to be a Mental Health Social worker
Can i do master in social work? As i m graduate in homoeopathy (bhms) india
Yes you absolutely can. You may be required to a do a 6-month or 1-year bridging program before the MSW program.
I'm planning to do MSW in Australia. Will the 1000 hrs placement interrupt the partime work of international students? Will that schedule be okay to continue partime?
Hi Devika. Yes, the 1000 hrs is the equivalent of full time work at 35-40 hours a week for 6 months (broken up into 2 blocks, each one lasting 3 months). You will have to schedule other work outside of that period
Hi
Are studying in social work in australia
Hi there.. Great video. I am a BSW graduate with 2 years experience and im looking to work and further my studies in Australia.. Any tips? I don't even know where to start.
TIA
Hii mam
Am b.sc medical graduate
Bt i confused for course in my masters bt am interested in MSW .
Will i get my visa or i will be refused..
Pls help me
Hi Shivani,
Sorry, that's not a question I can answer. I do not process visas, nor work for immigration.
Can you please recommend good universities for MSW in terms of international fees and curriculum. I have already done my BSW from India. When I search for universities, I see a lot of options but it’s so hard to choose a university out of all this. It would be great if u can help out ☺️
Hi Anju. I agree, it can be daunting filtering through the many options! I am hoping that the series of videos I release per week will address some of these 'sticky' issues. I appreciate you stopping by 🙏
Hi Chioma, if one is a permanent resident do they have to write ielts?
Hi Neddy. No you don't need to sit any English proficiency exams when you get PR
@@lifewithchioma thank you 😊
This is very informative, thanks a lot.
Can a HND in human resources plus Diploma in social development qualify me to apply for the MSW qualifying program in Australian university. Please what are my chances getting admission. Thank you
Thanks for stopping by Charity. Your qualifications look to be complementary and in my opinion could be considered for enrolment into the MSW(Q). However because an HND and Diploma may be counted as a step below a Bachelor degree in Australia, it might be best to find out directly from any school you consider applying to what program between the BSW and MSW(Q) will be more appropriate. You can also try for the MSW(Q), who knows, you might get accepted. If not, the BSW is also a good option and will qualify you to practice. Best of luck with your plans.
@@lifewithchioma I really appreciate you for making out time to reply. Regards