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New Zealand Mutual Recognition
The AASW and the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board (NZSWRB) have a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) to mutually recognise social workers who are credentialed in Australia or registered in New Zealand.
Read more about eligibility requirements under the Mutual Recognition Agreement.
Some New Zealand qualified applicants may be eligible to apply for:
- Assessment of New Zealand social work qualifications under the MRA for employment purposes in Australia (AASW membership eligibility).
- Download application form
- Assessment of New Zealand social work qualification under the MRA for migration skills assessment purposes.
- Download application form
Note: Applicants are required to meet the AASW English Language Policy.
Please allow four (4) weeks for your application to be processed.
Assessment of New Zealand social work qualifications under the MRA for employment purposes in Australia if correspondence address is outside Australia | AU $420 |
Assessment of New Zealand social work qualifications under the MRA for employment purposes in Australia if correspondence address is within Australia | AU $462 (incl. GST). |
Assessment of New Zealand social work qualifications under the MRA for migration purposes in Australia if correspondence address is outside Australia | AU $420 |
Assessment of New Zealand social work qualifications under the MRA for migration purposes in Australia if correspondence address is within Australia | AU $462 (incl. GST). |
(Optional) Skilled employment assessment for migration/Visa purposes for 1-3 positions if correspondence address is outside Australia | AU $840 |
(Optional) Skilled employment assessment for migration/Visa purposes for 1-3 positions if correspondence address is within Australia | AU $924 (incl. GST). |
(Optional) Skilled Employment fee per additional (4+) employment position if correspondence address is outside Australia | AU $157.27 |
(Optional) Skilled Employment fee per additional (4+) employment position if correspondence address is within Australia | AU $173 (incl. GST) |
Please mail your application form, supporting documentation and assessment fee to:
Postal address:
Australian Association of Social workers
MEA Program
PO Box 2008
Royal Melbourne Hospital VIC 3050
Courier address
Australian Association of Social workers
MEA Program
Level 7
14-20 Blackwood Street
North Melbourne VIC 3051
You will receive email notification acknowledging the receipt of your application.
List of current and historic recognised New Zealand social work qualifications.