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AASW advocacy update
The AASW is committed to driving meaningful change through our advocacy, addressing key social issues and championing the vital role of social work in our communities.
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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02 Jun '25, 10:00 AM-13:00 PM GMT+10
A Neurobehavioral Bridge - Mapping ...
Mental Health
Do you know the differences and similarities between borderline personality disorder and adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the impacts ...
17 Jun '25, 10:00 AM-13:00 PM GMT+10
Psychology, Ontology and Cosmology - ...
Mental Health
Is it possible for Social Workers to confidently work with spiritual distress presented by clients seeking psychological assessment and treatment ...
24 Jun '25, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM GMT+10
Beyond Words, Understanding Minds - ...
Clinical SW, Family & Domestic Violence, Mental Health
Did you know that nearly 50% of all lifetime mental health disorders begin before the age of 14? Understanding how early relationships ...
25 Jun '25, 10:30 AM-14:00 PM GMT+10
What Neuroscience is Teaching Us ...
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Join us to explore empathy’s impact, build resilience, and develop strategies for sustainable, compassionate social work
07 Jul '25, 10:30 AM-14:00 PM GMT+10
NVR Foundations - Empowering Families ...
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Join us in this workshop to gain NVR tools that empower families, manage challenges, and rebuild connection with lasting impact.
22 Jul '25, 10:30 AM-14:00 PM GMT+10
NVR for Targeted Populations - ...
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Join us in this workshop to explore NVR strategies tailored for neurodiverse families, anxious avoidance, and high-risk behaviors in youth.
12 Aug '25, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM GMT+10
Ableism in Allied Health – How ...
Disability, Mental Health
Addressing ableism in Allied Health is a 1.5-hour online webinar that explores where ableism hides in plain sight in social ...
25 Aug '25, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM GMT+10
Exploring Social Worker Well-being in ...
Supervision
Join Us in This Webinar That Delves into Social Worker Well-being in Supervision
26 Aug '25, 10:00 AM-13:00 PM GMT+10
Practicing Presence – In the Face ...
Mental Health
As Social Workers we are increasingly tasked with finding a way to bear witness in our practice, not only to ...
28 Aug '25, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM GMT+10
The Nervous System in Trauma ...
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Working with people who have experienced trauma can be challenging at times, especially when they struggle with emotional regulation and ...
28 Oct '25, 10:00 AM-13:00 PM GMT+11
Benefits Of Mindfulness Meditation Groups (...
Aged Care / Older Persons, Mental Health
Grounded in evidence-based research, the workshop explores the unique benefits of meditation and contemplative practices in promoting wellbeing and spiritual ...
12 Nov '25, 10:00 AM-13:30 PM GMT+11
School Social Work - An ...
Mental Health, School SW
School social work is a place where you employ almost every single one of your social work skills, knowledge and ...
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