Social Work in Schools (SWiS)

Social Work in Schools (SWiS) is an innovative project initiated by Social Work at UNE in partnership with the UNE School of Education. The project involves placements for social work students in public schools where they build rapport with the school children and young people to help strengthen emotional and mental health, and wellbeing. By focusing on wellbeing, the project's aim is to:

  • address the social determinants of health in specifically identified low SES schools.
  • help school children and young people reach higher educational outcomes.


National Award for Student Engagement

Excellence Australia Award

Excellence Australia Awards 2021 - UNE winning video

Contact us

If you would like to speak with a SWiS representative please feel free to get in touch with UNE staff member, Carrie Maclure, SWiS Project Manager via  swis@une.edu.au