Social Exclusion, Inclusion and Mental Health Social Work in Australia

In this paper, we reflect on some aspects of our experience as mental health social workers, in relation to Peter Huxley’s work on social inclusion and quality of life. We argue for the value of measurable outcomes in the domains of inclusion and quality of life in the Australian context. In this light, we survey some key aspects of the development of mental health social work in Australia with a focus on social exclusion and inclusion.