Post-disaster social work: A case study of an Australian government agency

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Qualitative case study examining social work during disasters, highlighting community-driven support and macroskills.

Participants found that providing immediate practical supports improved emotional wellbeing, ensuring safety and basic needs.
Facilitating community-driven responses was highlighted as essential for promoting long-term recovery after disasters.
Using macroskills to influence policy helped social workers advocate for meaningful changes in service delivery.
Culturally responsive practice emerged as a crucial consideration in the context of post-disaster social work.

Cunningham et al. (2025) studied this question.

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