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Medibank now recognises AMHSWs as mental health service providers

Following successful advocacy by the AASW, Medibank members will now be able to claim benefits for services delivered by AMHSWs.

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Social policy and advocacy overview

Social policy and advocacy overview

Advocacy is a core social work skill, bridging people & environments

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Advocacy for the profession

Advocacy for the profession

Advocacy is a core skill integral to social work practice

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Policy positions

Policy positions

The AASW advocates for social justice, key issues, and the profession

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Registration of social workers

Registration of social workers

The AASW calls for national statutory registration of social worker

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Service Pathways and Outcomes of Holistic Programs Supporting Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
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Jun
Insights from Refugee Men as They Navigate Intersecting Settlement Challenges and Renegotiate Gender Identities
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May
Former Teenage Mothers: Challenging “Your Life Is Over” Discourse and Showcasing Strengths
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May
Social Work Professional Identity Development in International Students and Graduates
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When you join the AASW you’ll become part of an active and vibrant community of more than 17,000 social work professionals. As the profession’s peak body, the AASW is committed to maintaining high standards, ethical practice and ongoing professional development.

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

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