Each year National Reconciliation Week (NRW) celebrates and builds on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. The dates that bookend the week are significant milestones in the reconciliation journey.

Renew your AASW membership online before 31 May and receive the super early bird rate or phone the membership team on 1800 630 124 and we'll do it for you.

The 2017 National Symposium will be held from 30 November to 2 December in Hobart. The theme for this year is: Advocacy & social work: creating individual and social change.

Social workers can help you make a difference.

Accredited Mental Health Social Workers are recognised providers with Medicare Australia, delivering clinical social work services in mental health settings and utilising a range of evidence-based strategies.

Our AASW member directory can help you find the type of social worker you need.

Just search by name, location or service.

The Budget further entrenches people into poverty. Read the AASW's media release.

Explore articles by social workers about disability and the NDIS as well as AASW and industry news. We are now seeking articles about social work practice and mental health by 4 August.

Teachers Health Fund and its sub-brand, UniHealth Insurance, now provide their Top Extras Cover members with access to services provided by the AASW's Accredited Mental Health Social Workers. Find out more.

20 & 21 July 2017, Albury NSW

Explore the importance of local knowledge and relationships, the footprint we leave within communities and your understanding of what makes rural social work practice inspirational.

This AASW and James Cook University study surveyed 2320 students across Australia and is being used as evidence to campaign for better allowances and increasing the number of students entitled to government support.