News & updates
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National e-Bulletin 21 June 2017
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Recent court settlement for Manus Island detainees
16th Jun 2017The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) strongly welcomes the recent court settlement for Manus Island detainees as a victory for human rights, said National President, Professor Karen Healy AM. “The $70 million settlement is an important step in addressing the physical and psychological injuries that asylum seekers have suffered as a result of the conditions in off-shore detention, but much more still needs to be done”. Read the media release for more information.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2017
15th Jun 2017World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an important date on which to make a commitment to address this serious issue and the devastating impacts that it has on older Australians. Read the media release for more information.
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National e-Bulletin 7 June 2017
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Aged and palliative care social workers online forum
30th May 2017An online forum has been created on the SWOT platform to provide a space for social workers in aged and palliative care to communicate and network.
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National e-Bulletin 24 May 2017
24th May 2017Read the latest National e-Bulletin
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Symposium 2017: Save the date!
17th May 2017The National Symposium will be held from 30 November to 2 December this year in Hobart. Save the date and venue in your diary now!
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Renewing your membership: everything you need to know
1st May 2017Thank you for helping us support you in 2016/17. It's now time to renew your AASW membership for 2017/18. Pay by 31 May and receive the super early bird rate.
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NDIS guide for registered practitioners
12th Apr 2017Take a look at the guide we've developed for social workers looking to become registered National Disability Insurance Scheme providers.
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Interview: World Mental Health Day
NeverAASW President Karen Healy AM was interviewed by SBS radio news on 9 October in the lead up to World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
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