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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
Colour-blindess in social work practice
12 Aug 2024 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Mental Health, Supervision
This webinar will explore Colour-blindess in social work practice. We will explore Racism in Australia and other parts of the ...
When the end comes at ...
19 Aug 2024 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
0.0 hr
Supervision
Discovering holistic care for children and adolescences with a life-limiting or life threatening conditions and involves medical, nursing, psychosocial and ...
AASW Social Work in Schools ...
20 Aug 2024 | 11:00 AM-12:30 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
School SW
Join the AASW as it delivers a 5-part Series relating to social work in Schools. Presented by Marie Vakakis, Aaron ...
Navigating the Digital Age - ...
03 Sep 2024 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Aged Care / Older Persons, Mental Health
Nearly 90% of older adults wish to age in place, yet only 10% have the technological support needed to do so safely ...
Compassionate Connections: The Vital Role ...
10 Sep 2024 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Did you know that there are currently 2.7 million unpaid carers in Australia who provided care to the estimated replacement value ...
Together we rise - Embracing ...
08 Oct 2024 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hrs
Aged Care / Older Persons, Mental Health
Did you know that LGBTQI+ seniors are twice as likely to live alone and four times less likely to have ...
Think ahead: How to make ...
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 ...
EMDR Level 1- 28 & 29 November 2024
28 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 | 08:45 AM-17:00 PM [GMT+11]
21.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a Focussed Psychological Strategy. (Blended program)
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 ...
Updates
'Don't wait' Campaign
Introducing: The AASW ‘We’re here for you – Don’t wait’ Campaign
The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is proud to announce the launch of a new campaign for the Australian public to be aware of the essential work of social workers and get support. The AASW hopes to increase the visibility of social workers and promote easier access and referrals to social work professionals.
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.
10th ICSWHMH
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.
MyAASW Practice & Career Suite
MyAASW offers resources to help you better manage the responsibilities of a supervision role, including templates, guides, webinars and articles.
To discover all resources available to members: log into MyAASW, click on Practice & Career, then Supervision to explore all this module has to offer.
Muriel Wymarra, Board Director
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 voices within Australia’s First Nation cultures.
CPD and Events
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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.