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Ethics Links & Resources

Information current as of December 2011 - *currently under development*

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AASW Ethics Resource Sheets

Alternate Dispute Resolution

AASW Ethics Resource Sheet 1: Alternate Dispute Resolution

The AASW receives complaints about social workers who may have breached the Code of Ethics (2010) via the Ethics Complaints Management Process. However, this service only receives complaints about members of the AASW. The AASW has therefore developed the following resource sheet, which provides general information on alternate dispute resolution avenues.

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Ethical practice tools and resources

Social Work Ethics Journals and Academic Resources

Professional boundaries assessment tool

This tool was designed by the General Social Care Council (GSCC) in the UK to support and educate social workers with regard to professional boundaries. The Professional Boundaries Assessment Tool is an online, interactive tool that invites social workers to respond to various case examples.

Code of Ethics Training Package

The AASW has developed a training package outlining the review and changes to the Code of Ethics. A copy of the powerpoint presentation can be downloaded here. Accompanying speakers notes are available here.

Code of Ethics training sessions are also delivered by AASW Branches. For more information on these, please contact your local branch.

About Your Professional Association - Resource for Students and Teachers

The AASW has developed a powerpoint presentation which introduces the AASW to students and outlines the ethics focus areas and support services within the AASW. A copy of this powerpoint presentation can be downloaded here.

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Ethics issues in focus

Human Rights

For information on human rights issues, legislation, treaties and developments in Australia:

Bioethics

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Ethics Networks

CAPPE

  • Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics - Australian centre representing the worlds largest network of applied ethicists. Looks at issues such as bioethics, justice, professional ethics, criminal justice, political soverignty and IT and nanotechnology

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Legal services, support and information

For information on Federal, State or Territory Courts and Legislation:

For social workers or others seeking independent legal advice:

For information on specific legal issues

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Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency and Boards

Allied Professional Bodies in Australia

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Allied Professional Bodies and Organisations Internationally

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Commonwealth, State and Territory Ombudsman

A complete list of Ombudsman in each State and Territory along with web and phone details, can be downloaded here.

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Health and Community Service Commissioners

A complete list of Commissioners in each State and Territory along with web and phone details, can be downloaded here.

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Other

St James Ethics Centre - http://www.ethics.org.au

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Have something to add or would like to make a comment about the resources provided her? Please email ethicsconsult@aasw.asn.au or call the Ethics Consultation Service on 03 9642 2307.