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AASW is proud to launch the Conference 2019 Challenging Inequality: Working together for a just society.
This event will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia from 7-9 November 2019.
Attracting over 600 delegates from Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region, this event will give attendees an opportunity to exchange information on the current challenges and trends in the sectors, advance networks, gain peer knowledge from leading experts and review the newest services and products on the market.
The conference program will include poverty and social disadvantage, climate change and sustainability, human rights, Reconciliation, mental health, disability, family violence, trauma and abuse, children and youth, aged care, substance abuse and housing.
So save the date and join us in Adelaide for the Conference 2019, and let us all work together collaboratively, to challenge inequality.
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Your Distinction: Clinical credential
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With the recent launch of the Accredited Clinical Social Worker credential in the Your Distinction program, the AASW continues to distinguish specialist and advanced social work practice in a range of areas.
Credentials assure individuals and their families, the Australian community, employers and funding bodies that accredited social workers have acquired a distinguished level of expertise in their field of practice. The AASW has had an accreditation program since 2005, and the expansion of the program has been led by both industry drivers and demand from members.
Over the coming months, new credentials will be launched. You can register your interest on our website. We have received interest from members suggesting the credentials be expanded to include other areas of practice.
These credentials offer you an opportunity to position yourself as a social worker with a reputation of expertise and distinction, assuring the people you work with that you meet the highest standards of knowledge, safety and quality of service in social work.
See our website for more information. You can also email credentialing@aasw.asn.au.
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Constitution review 2019 - webinar on 2 May
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Members will recall the circulation of a Discussion Paper proposing updates to the Association’s Constitution in 2019. The National President Christine Craik and Director Brooke Kooymans hosted a webinar on 5 March to explain the reasons and rationale for the proposals and responded to questions from Members. The proposals have been well-received and subject to Board approval, the Association is proposing to hold a General Meeting of Members at 4.00pm AEST, Friday 24 May 2019 for the purpose of voting on six Special Resolutions to update the Association’s Constitution. For the special resolutions to pass, at least 75 per cent of the votes cast by Members must be in favour.
It is anticipated that the Notice of General Meeting will be circulated to Members on Wednesday 1 May 2019.
The National President and Director Brooke Kooymans will host a further half hour webinar on Thursday, 2 May 2019 at 7.00pm AEST to take any further questions or queries from Members on the proposals to update the Association’s Constitution. Please save the date. Register for the webinar.
If you have any queries in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact the Company Secretary, Geoff Bennett at geoff.bennett@aasw.asn.au.
Read more about Constitutional reform
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Nominate now - De Leo Fund Award - research in suicide prevention
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The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has created the De Leo Fund Award, which honours the memory of Nicola and Vittorio, the beloved children of Professor Diego De Leo, IASP Past President.
The Award is offered to distinguished scholars in recognition of their outstanding research on suicidal behaviours carried out in developing countries. Members of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) are invited to nominate suitable persons for the De Leo Fund Award. Nominees do not necessarily have to be IASP members. Self-nomination is permitted.
Please send your nomination directly to Prof Diego De Leo, Chairperson of the De Leo Fund Award Committee and attach a brief summary (& CV) of why your nominee is deserving of the Award.
The deadline is 15 June 2019. Questions and nominations should be directed to Professor Emeritus Diego de Leo AO D.DeLeo@griffith.edu.au.
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Trauma education workshops with clinical psychologist Dr Leah Giarratano in 2019
These two acclaimed, highly practical, evidence-based workshops will underpin your clinical practice in traumatology. Offered in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin. Each attracts 14 CPD hours.
Treating PTSD (Day 1-2) is applicable to both adult and adolescent clients.
Treating complex trauma (Day 3-4) is intended for survivors of child abuse and neglect and you must attend Treating PTSD beforehand.
For further details and to register, please visit www.talominbooks.com
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Current Issues and Trends in Grief Support with Dr Darcy Harris
The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement are proud to present leading clinician and practitioner, internationally renowned Dr Darcy Harris. Dr Darcy Harris from London, Canada will deliver workshops in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth from 18 July – 2 August. Dr Harris will bring her expert knowledge in bereavement research, theory, practice, training and care to these highly interactive sessions. The course attracts 8 CPD hours.
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