Nominations have opened for the 2019 elections. There are 3 Director positions on the AASW Board; 1 Vice President position and 5 member positions on each Branch Management Committee. Nomination forms must be proposed and seconded by financial members, and accompanied by a candidate statement. We encourage you to view the three short videos on our webpage. Nomination forms and candidate statements must be emailed to elections@aasw.asn.au by no later than Friday 16 August at 12.00noon AEST.
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We have started the process of revising the Code of Ethics and engaged a consultant to lead the process. This is a great opportunity to be involved, as there will be consultation with members, including a survey, focus groups and webinars. There will be a draft which members will be asked to review, so look for further information about how you can be involved in upcoming e-Bulletins.
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The latest edition of Social Work Focus is on our website. This edition's theme is Family Support and Family Violence.
Log in and read it today.
We are now seeking articles for the Spring edition of Social Work Focus, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practice. Contributions must be received by 3 September to editor@aasw.asn.au.
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Contemporary Allied Health Approaches and the NDIS
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The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) have engaged with the Boosting the Local Care Workforce (BLCW) program to present this “must attend” workshop
This half day event will allow service providers the opportunity to hear an update from NDIA Provider and Market Engagement representatives on the price guide and current provider hot topics. In addition, the NDIA is pleased to invite guest presenters from the boosting the Local Care Workforce (BLCW) program to share contemporary approaches within the Allied Health sector, the use of Allied Health Assistants and other innovations available under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Dates and Locations for available sessions:
To attend and for more information, register at the links above.
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Free Veteran & Military Mental Health event - Sydney
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Phoenix Australian and Centenary of ANZAC Centre
Wednesday, 11 September 1.00pm-5.00pm
Royal Automobile Club of Australia, Sydney
This event will bring together practitioners with a special interest in the field of veteran and military mental health to hear about advances in brain stimulation therapy and other new and adjunctive treatment approaches in the field. There will be an opportunity for attendees to discuss their areas of interest with peers, establish new networks, and consider how the Anzac Centre can meet their needs.
Find out more and register by 28 August to guarantee your place.
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All AASW branch and online events can be found in the events calendar or on SWOT.
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ACT August Private Practice Group Meeting
Thursday, 8 August
Canberra as a Restorative Community: What does it mean?
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
Trauma as a Social/Cultural Experience and the Role of Social Work
Thursday, 10 October
Registrations opening soon
New South Wales
NSW Student Series: WEBINAR - Diversity of social work practice - so many open doors!
Thursday, 5 September 2019
Working Therapeutically with Complex Trauma Clients (level 2) - a three-phased approach
Wednesday and Thursday, 11 & 12 September
*Can count towards AASW Mental Health Accreditation CPD requirements*
North Queensland
Legal Seminar for Social Workers: Documentation, Report Writing and Attending Court + Social Work and the Law
Tuesday, 10 September
Northern Territory
Making the most of Supervision CPD (Darwin)
Thursday, 8 August
NT Social Workers in Private Practice Group
Thursday, 22 August
Queensland
Webinar - Legal Ed Seminar - Slater and Gordon - Social Work & the Law /Medical Law
Thursday, 8 August
Working with Dissociation to Facilitate Recovery in Clients who have suffered Complex Trauma
Friday, 9 August
Exploring Attachment in Couple Work
Thursday, 29 August
South Australia
Ethical Social Work practice with Transgender and Gender Diverse People
Monday, 26 August
It’s all about the Context: Autism and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Wednesday, 4 September
Tasmania
North West Peer Support and Reflective Practice Networking Group - Aug meeting
Thursday, 8 August
Victoria
Legal Education Seminar for Social Workers: Superannuation Insurance Entitlements
Wednesday, 28 August
Student and New Graduate Seminar: Securing your first social work role
Wednesday, 28 August
Western Australia
Marriages, Partnerships and How to Survive them: Working with Couples
Friday, 16 August
Networking event - Generative Fathering Book Launch
Tuesday, 3 September
Unconscious collusion with perpetrators in domestic and family violence work
Wednesday, 2 October
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An Introduction to Radically Open DBT
This workshop aims to introduce participants to Radically Open-Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT), which is an evidence-based treatment for disorders of overcontrol.
RO DBT has been proven effective for patients with chronic depression and anorexia nervosa.
Where: University of Technology Sydney
When: October 9, 2019 (9-5pm)
Cost: $300 +GST ($200 Student)
Rebecca Ciatto, LCSW, DBT-LBC™
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Radically Open DBT Practitioner
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Phone: 0434221654
www.rebeccaciatto.com
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