The themes for Social Work Focus in 2020 have been selected. We are now seeking contributions from members.
Contribute to our Summer 2020 edition, which is on mental health. Deadline is 10 January.
Our other themes are:
- Asia Pacific (Autumn)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Winter)
- Clinical Social Work (Spring).
Find out more about how to write for us.
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AASW is supporting the Stop it at the Start campaign, which is aimed at stopping violence against women.
There are a few ways you can get involved – sharing the campaign on social media, spreading the word with your contacts via a newsletter, displaying posters in your workplace. Here is a Dropbox link to the campaign kit designed for you to help spread the word. It includes:
- An overview of the campaign and key facts about the issue
- Video files of the ads currently running, which you’re welcome to post on your social channels as well
- Some written text for you to use in your newsletter or on your website, or in emails
- Other animations, videos and resources you may like to use or share.
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Compass: Guiding action on elder abuse
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Compass is new national knowledge hub guiding action on elder abuse in Australia.
Compass aims to raise awareness on this growing social issue and simplify the process of connecting people to services and information tackling elder abuse.
We urge you to explore, search and discover the action you can take to end abuse.
Visit the Compass Hub.
Find out about the Launch.
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As the year draws to close, are you looking to advance your career in 2020? Do you have a role to advertise? Have a look at our Horizon Career Centre, for social work roles.
Members can create free locum listings.
There are also roles available at AASW, advertised on Horizon Career Centre.
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All AASW branch and online events can be found in the events calendar or on SWOT.
South Australia
SA Legal Evening Series
Member Only 5 Session Earlybird Discount
Tasmania
Southern Regional Group - Post Christmas Celebration
Saturday, 28 December
Victoria
Skilful Use of Mindfulness in Therapeutic Work with Clients and Individual Practitioners
Friday, 20 February
Social Work Management and Leadership Series (A Five-Part CPD Program over Breakfast – attend one, multiple or all)
Sessions include Management Essentials, Leadership Foundations, Influencing for Outcomes, Managing Unconscious Bias, Managing Workplace Change
February through June 2020
Approach to Narrative Therapy: Reclaiming lives and understanding shame
Thursday, 19 March 2020 (FPS Relevant Activity)
Focused Psychological Strategies for Social Workers
Thursday, 22 and Friday, 23 April 2020 (FPS Relevant Activity)
Western Australia
Social Policy Summit - Aboriginal Children in Care and Aboriginal Families
Monday, 17 February
Hopeful Voyager: Navigating your way through the ambiguous losses of mental ill health
Thursday-Friday, 27-28 February
Mental Health Screening and Assessment Tools for Everyday Practice
Wednesday, 11 March
World Social Work Day Research Symposium
Tuesday, 17 March
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