Social work is a practice-based profession that promotes social change, development, cohesion and empowerment using principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and diversity. Underpinned by social sciences and humanities, social work engages people and structures to address challenges and enhance wellbeing. The core mandates of social work are promoting social change, development, cohesion and empowerment while upholding principles of respect, diversity, human rights and social justice.