About us

"E raka te mauï, e raka te katau
A community can use all the skills of its people"

The School of Counselling, Human Services and Social Work brings together academic staff with expertise in teaching, scholarship, research and practice in the main disciplines of social work, counselling, disability support and youth work.

Our research interests include: social work practice in the fields of child protection, mental health, health and youth services; Pasifika development; disability support and advocacy; subjective wellbeing and quality of life; youth work; grief, loss and bereavement; migration studies; organisations and management; children’s experience of stress; professional supervision, continuing education and professionalization; sexuality and gender studies; spirituality; sociology and social policy. We have links with The University of Auckland Centre for Child and Family Research.

Our School shares a unifying belief that people of integrity, who possess excellent skills, have a strong ethical base and commitment to social justice, can make a positive difference supporting those who face challenges to lead fulfilling lives. The graduates of our programmes listen closely to the individuals, families and communities to whom they provide a service.

Currently our programmes include:

• Bachelor of Human Services (Youth work major)
• Bachelor of Human Services (Disability studies major)
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Professional Supervision
• Social Work options in the Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Health Sciences (760kB)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Counselling specialization)
• Master of Education (Counselling specialization)
   

Liz Beddoe
Head of School, Counselling, Human Services and Social Work