AMHSW-survey

Our Work, Our Voice: 2025 AMHSW Workforce and Practice Survey

The AASW surveyed Accredited Mental Health Social Workers to better understand their qualifications, work settings, client needs, funding arrangements, and the barriers affecting mental health service delivery.

With a participation rate of 15.7%, 575 AMHSWs completed the survey.

Results from this survey highlight a fundamental gap between the complexity of client needs and the way mental health services are currently funded and structured.

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Survey results

The last survey led to real change – now we’re continuing the momentum

Data from the 2022 survey has been used to:

  • Achieve fee parity for AMHSWs with psychologists under WorkCover WA
  • Support the development of WorkCover QLD and RTWSA fee schedules
  • Advocate for the inclusion of AMHSWs as ancillary providers under Medibank Private
  • Influence submissions, including the National Suicide Prevention Strategy and NSW Parliamentary Inquiry
  • Inform advocacy with key stakeholders including TAC, SIRA, icare, MAIC, and the AMA.

The information you provided in the 2025 AMHSW Survey will continue to help strengthen the profile of AMHSWs nationally and advocate for fairer access to mental health. Your input has provided critical evidence on fees, access, service delivery, assessment tools, and geographic reach – all of which will be used to build the case for change, including through:

  • Policy submissions and position papers
  • Providing evidence used for advocacy purposes, such as engagement with government, MPs, and other decision makers
  • Guiding policy, workforce planning, and promoting funding models that truly reflect how AMHSWs deliver care
  • Supporting stronger collaboration across health and social services
  • Communication and promotional materials to influence how AMHSWs are represented in national conversations.

Help inform our advocacy focus areas

If you would like to share more feedback or have any questions about this survey, please contact the Social Policy and Advocacy Team at [email protected]