Social Work Practice Education in Asia Pacific: Recent History, Responding to the Pandemic and Future Perspectives

This chapter outlines recent developments and the current situation of social work practice and education in the Asia Pacific, specifically the place of social work practice education. Some examples of how social work educators responded to the pandemic in relation to social work practice education are provided using examples from countries such as Australia, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Finally, the chapter outlines some key challenges and opportunities facing social work education and practice generally in the region as well as some of the specific issues for social work practice education in the post-pandemic context.