Australian Social Work

Aims & Scope

Australian Social Work is an international peer-reviewed journal reflecting current thinking and trends in Social Work.

The Journal promotes the development of practice, policy and education, and publishes original research, theoretical papers and critical reviews that build on existing knowledge.

The Journal also publishes reviews of relevant professional literature, commentary and analysis of social policies and encourages debate in the form of reader commentary on articles.

Australian Social Work has grown out of the Australian context and continues to provide a vehicle for Australian and international authors.

The Journal invites submission of papers from authors worldwide and all contributors are encouraged to present their work for an international readership.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.607

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9543

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	299

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Homelessness and Substance Abuse: Which Comes First?

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Guy, Chris

• The Intersection of Trauma, Racism, and Cultural Competence in Effective Work with Aboriginal People: Waiting for Trust

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Sigrid, Jo, Marlene, Lorna

• How White is Social Work in Australia?

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Maggie, Sandra, Daphne

• Exploring the Nexus Between Social Work and the Environment

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Jennifer

• What Do We Know? The Experiences of Social Workers Working Alongside Aboriginal People

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Bindi, Joanna, Violet

• Social enterprise: is it the business of social work?

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Mel, Karen, Penny

• Technology as a Weapon in Domestic Violence: Responding to Digital Coercive Control

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Delanie, Mandy, Deborah, Bridget

• The Recovery Framework as a Way of Understanding Families' Responses to Mental Illness: Balancing Different Needs and Recovery Journeys

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Marianne, Robert

• “We Live and Breathe Through Culture”: Conceptualising Cultural Connection for Indigenous Australian Children in Out-of-home Care

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Jacynta, Sarah, Marie

• Vertical Farming: Social Work and Sustainable Urban Agriculture in an Age of Global Food Crises

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Fred H.

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