What We Do
What We Do
The Australian Association of Social Workers is the professional representative body of Social Workers in Australia, with more than 6,000 members nation-wide. Explore this section to learn more about our programs and services.
Our Objectives
- Promote the profession of social work
- Enhance the public and professional recognition and identity of social work
- Establish, monitor and improve practice and ethical standards
- Contribute to the development of social work knowledge and research
- Develop, review and accredit the education standards for Social Workers
- Advocate for the pursuit of social justice and changes to social structures and policies in order to promote social inclusion and redress social disadvantage
- Promote and facilitate members’ professional development and life-long learning
- Represent and advocate for the interests of members as a group