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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.
About AASW
The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is the professional body for social workers in Australia. As well as representing and supporting social workers in their essential work, we set the benchmarks for professional education and practice in social work.
Events
Working with Minors, Privacy, Confidentiality, ...
03 Oct 2023 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hr
Aged Care / Older Persons, Child Protection, Clinical SW, Disability, Family & Domestic Violence, Mental Health, School SW, Supervision
Gain a better understanding when working with minors.
Introduction to Best Practice for ...
18 Oct 2023 - 20 Oct 2023 | 10:00 AM-13:30 PM [GMT+11]
7.5 hrs
Management & Leadership, Supervision
This virtual workshop series will equip you with contemporary knowledge, tools and skills and set you on a clear path ...
Enhancing Perpetrator Accountability To Increase ...
27 Oct 2023 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hr
Child Protection, Family & Domestic Violence, Mental Health
Join us to discuss innovative approaches and deepen your knowledge of domestic and family violence, with a focus on children.
Enhancing Perpetrator Accountability To Increase ...
27 Oct 2023 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hr
Child Protection, Family & Domestic Violence, Mental Health
Join us to discuss innovative approaches and deepen your knowledge of domestic and family violence, with a focus on children.
Enhancing Perpetrator Accountability To Increase ...
27 Oct 2023 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hr
Child Protection, Family & Domestic Violence, Mental Health
Join us to discuss innovative approaches and deepen your knowledge of domestic and family violence, with a focus on children.
Supervision for Two: A Values-based ...
31 Oct 2023 | 10:00 AM-13:00 PM [GMT+11]
3.0 hrs
Supervision,Mental Health,Clinical SW
Discovering the elements of the SHAPE model and providing opportunities to gain knowledge and skills in its application to social ...
Introduction to Best Practice for ...
10 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2023 | 10:00 AM-13:00 PM [GMT+11]
6.5 hrs
Management & Leadership, Supervision
This virtual workshop series will equip you with contemporary knowledge, tools and skills and set you on a clear path ...
Inspiring Men to Engage "CHANGE" – ...
13 Nov 2023 | 10:00 AM-13:30 PM [GMT+11]
3.5 hrs
Family & Domestic Violence, Mental Health
An interactive workshop to support practitioners having difficult conversations with perpetrators and gain insights through shared lived experiences.
Rising from the Past: A ...
24 Nov 2023 | 10:00 AM-13:30 PM [GMT+11]
3.5 hrs
Aged Care / Older Persons, Child Protection, Clinical SW, Disability, Family & Domestic Violence, Mental Health, School SW, Supervision
Join the conversation and 40 years journey through time with an award-winning social worker sharing her riches with experiences, knowledge, and ...
Guided Imagery for Chronic Conditions – ...
01 Dec 2023 - 08 Dec 2023 | 14:00 PM-16:00 PM [GMT+11]
6.0 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Experience and practice Diaphragmatic Breathing on a personal and clinical level.
Updates
AASW Online Health Symposium 2023
Registrations for the AASW Online Health Symposium 2023: Practice Innovations, Challenges and Leadership in Social Work Health Care, are now open.
Join us online on Thursday 16 November for a full day of insightful, practical and novel information that will challenge and promote new learnings.
Blending keynote speakers with panel discussions, each session will bring forward new concepts, discuss existing practices and give attendees the most up to date subject knowledge available.
Explore the symposium website and register for the early bird discount now!
AASW National Excellence Awards
The AASW National Excellence Awards showcase social workers, researchers and students who exemplify the best of the profession’s values, achievements and accomplishments.
New Credentials Launched
Brand new to AASW: three new credentials designed to show future employers and the sector your understanding, knowledge and expertise in specialised areas of social work.
AASW Reconciliation Action Plan 2023 - 2024
The 2023-2024 Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan details our committment to elevating and amplifying the voices, cultures and knowledges of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to foster a better, fairer society led by our values of caring for everyone.
Social Workers and Big Data: ...
Participants are asked to take part in a survey which is expected to take around 10 minutes to complete.
CPD and Events
Access on-demand content, live workshops and events at up to 50% discount as a member
Credentials
Be recognised for your skills and experience in your field with an AASW credential.
Horizon Career Centre
Explore our dedicated jobs website for social workers.
