“Social Work is an APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE of helping people achieve an effective level of psychosocial functioning and effecting societal changes to enhance the well-being of people” (Cox and Pawar, 2006)
“Social work as a practical profession designed at helping people address their problems and matching them with the resources, they need to lead healthy and productive lives.” (Australian Association of Social Workers)
“Social work as a field within human services and a part of services of the government. It considers social work as an important service to the society focusing on the individuals and families in need.” (United Nations Economic, Social and Cultural Organization, 2000)
“The purpose of social work should not be to distribute favours, but to restore rights”
