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The Social Work and Health Inequalities Network was formed in October 2004. It has over 150 members worldwide.
how to join:
To join the network follow this link
Aims
The Social Work and Health Inequalities Network (SWHIN) aims to promote discussion and action by social work practitioners, managers, educators and researchers to combat the causes and consequences of unjust and damaging socially created inequalities in health.
Objectives
The objectives of the Network are:
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Exchanging information and resources (research evidence, policy statements etc.)
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Research collaboration
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Developing and exchanging examples of good practice
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Developing and exchanging ideas about teaching about health inequalities in qualifying and post-qualifying social work education.
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Influencing Policy Making
Convenor
The convenor of the Network in 2008 and 2009 is Dr Lindsey Napier, Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney, NSW.
Her email address is: l.napier@edfac.usyd.edu.au
