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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
Thriving Beyond Neurotypical: Fostering Inclusion ...
10 Oct 2024 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Join us to learn how to utilize your skills to create safe and therapeutic environments and adjustments for Neurodivergent adults.
Think ahead - How to ...
14 Oct 2024 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hrs
Social Work
Join our webinar to refine, reflect, and reconsider best practices in your career. Get practical, no-gatekeeping advice and essential road ...
Inclusive Education - Embracing Neurodiversity ...
17 Oct 2024 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Join us in a webinar on Neurodivergence, respecting unique needs. Learn how Social Workers support Neurodivergent youth in schools, using ...
Resilience and Resistance , A Strengths-Based ...
18 Oct 2024 | 10:00 AM-11:30 AM [GMT+11]
1.5 hrs
LGBTQIA+, Mental Health
Join us in this webinar that challenges the prevalent deficit-based narratives about transgender communities, prevalent even in LGBTQIA+ training.
Diverse Schools, Inclusive Futures: LGBTQI+ ...
29 Oct 2024 - 30 Oct 2024 | 14:00 PM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
3.0 hrs
Mental Health, School SW
Join us for an enlightening two-part webinar that explores the broader topic of difference and diversity from a LGBTQI+ lens.
Gambling Harm in Australia – How ...
28 Nov 2024 | 13:00 PM-14:00 PM [GMT+11]
1 hr
Addiction, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Mental Health, Social Work
Join Vicky Northe and Dr Jane Oakes as they discuss gambling harm in Australia and some ideas on how social ...
Beyond Disappearance - Enhancing Support ...
03 Dec 2024 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hrs
Mental Health
Did you know that more than 50000 reports are made each year to Australian Police about a missing person, consider the ...
Transform Your Team - 4 Steps ...
09 Oct 2024 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hrs
Supervision
Participants will explore the four team performance zones and gain practical strategies to navigate toward the Achievement Zone.
Understanding Psychoeducation - Strengthening Mental ...
11 Feb 2025 | 10:00 AM-11:30 AM [GMT+11]
1.5 hrs
Mental Health
Over 40% of Australians experience a mental disorder at some time in their life (ABS, 2022). Psychoeducation describes a range of interventions ...
Surveying the similar terrains of ...
25 Feb 2025 | 10:00 AM-11:30 AM [GMT+11]
1.5 hrs
Mental Health
Can you tell if someone has borderline personality disorder, adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or both?
Updates
AASW Life Membership
The 10th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health (ICSWHMH) is making its long-awaited return to Melbourne after 27 years!
The conference will take place in Melbourne from 19 – 22 November 2024.
Joined by 550+ delegates from across the world, the conference will feature keynote presentations from Dr Cindy Blackstock (Canada), A/Professor Heather Boetto (Australia), and Dr Michael Ungar (Canada), as well as international panels on hospital social work and the intersection of health and mental health.
Don't Wait Campaign
The AASW has a new campaign aimed at raising the profile of social work, advocating on behalf of social workers, busting myths about the profession, and increasing public awareness of the invaluable contributions social workers make to our communities.
Social Work Focus winter edition!
Professional Identity: Defining and Strengthening Our Social Work Community
In this edition, we delve into the powerful theme of Professional Identity. Discover how our collective story as social workers binds us and our practice together.
Formal Recognition for Your Skills!
Credentials are crucial as they provide formal recognition of skills and experience, signaling a social worker’s expertise to employers, clients, and the community.
Our new Credentials Guide offers all the details, tips, and tricks you need to apply for an AASW credential and understand its benefits.
AASW Director Muriel Wymarra
AASW warmly Welcomes Muriel Wymarra, the newest Ordinary Director of the AASW. Hailing from Gimuy(Cairns) and proudly of Torres Strait Islander heritage, Muriel’s appointment reflects AASW’s dedication to amplifying the diverse voice withing Australia’s First Nation culture.
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Credentials
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Horizon Career Centre
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