Updates
Connect with major social work employers
Register for an upcoming Meet the Employer webinar to engage in a live Q&A with some of Australia’s major social work employers and gain insights into job opportunities and career pathways.
AASW English Language Policy updates
The AASW will be undertaking a review of IELTS. In the interim, we have updated our AASW English Language Policy for migration and employment purposes, effective 20 May 2026. More updates will be shared once available.
Social Work Leadership Program
Register today for the seven-week Social Work Leadership Program, and develop a confident, values-based approach to leadership. The next program starts 2 September – limited spaces are available.
The AASW’s strategic priorities for 2026–27
The priorities are guided by member needs, transparency, sustainability, co-design and alignment with the AASW Blueprint for Change. Read the priorities here.
Upcoming Events
Navigating Ethical Complexities in Mental Health Social Work – August 2026
Clinical SW, Mental Health
01 Sep '26 - 08 Sep '26, 10:00 AM-13:30 PM GMT+10:00
Introduction to Best Practice for Supervision - September 2026
This virtual workshop series will equip you with contemporary knowledge, tools and skills and set you on a clear path ...
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The AASW helped me understand my sense of professional identity as a social worker, it will be a career-long endeavour of creating and recreating my professional identity