FAQS
FAQs
Below is a list of some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. Please follow the links below to be taken directly to the answer.
Career Issues
- How do I become a Social Worker?
- Can the AASW help me find a job?
- How much should I charge as a private practitioner?
Concerns and/or Complaints
- I am concerned about a Social Worker’s practice – can I get some assistance and/or make a complaint through the AASW?
Continuing Professional Education
- I am a trainer/continuing education provider – can I get my course endorsed by the AASW?
- How do I become an accredited member?
- Does the AASW need to endorse/approve trainings before I can count them towards my CPE?
- How many points do I accrue if I attend an AASW run CPE event?
- What is an ‘appellated’ event?
- Is it difficult to accrue the required points?
- How can I accrue points in each of the categories?
Ethics
- Can I access the Ethics Consultation Service?
- Do Social Workers have a legal obligation to report suspected child abuse?
- Are there any guidelines on how to write a Court Report?
- Up to what age do I need to attain parental consent when working with young clients?
Medicare & Mental Health
- How do I become an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker?
- How do I become a Pregnancy Support Counsellor?
Membership
- Am I eligible for membership of the AASW?
- How much does it cost to be a member?
Overseas Qualified Social Workers
- How do I get my international qualification/s assessed?