Social Workers in Indonesia have become recognized and registered professions in the Ministry of Social Affairs since 1967.
In 2018, there were around 35,000 social workers registered in Indonesia.
In addition to social workers, there are also other professions engaged in social fields such as counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
Social Work Study Program in Indonesia is available in more than 50 universities.
The main task of social workers in Indonesia is to help people who need in terms of social welfare, such as poor people, disabilities, and street children.
One example of a social welfare program that is run in Indonesia is the Family Hope Program (PKH) that aims to reduce poverty.
In Indonesia, not only the government has a role in advancing social welfare, but also the community and non -profit organizations involved in social activities.
Social workers in Indonesia are also involved in handling natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis that occurred in Palu and Donggala in 2018.
Some active social organizations in Indonesia include Dompet Dhuafa, Cinta Anak Bangsa Foundation, and Zakat House.
Social workers in Indonesia also have a code of ethics and professional standards that must be obeyed in carrying out their duties.
