Student
Competition overview
Social work students: this is your moment to tell us why social work is more than just a career choice for you.
The “Why Social Work?” competition gives you the platform to tell us why the profession matters to you and enter the running to win an Apple Watch Series 10.
So, what’s your social work story? We can’t wait to hear it.
Student membership benefits
Joining as a student member provides you with access to quality support and resources to assist with your studies and enhance your career prospects. Once you’re qualified, you can easily transition to a Graduate membership and take the next step in your career journey.
A Student membership provides you with the following AASW member benefits:
Get personalised answers to your questions from AASW experts
Access useful tools, articles, videos and more to aid your social work study
Get access to on-demand content, workshops and events at member-only prices.
Stay informed with regular emails, magazines, journals and podcasts
Showcase your qualifications, experience and contribution to the profession
Join our member-only online community hub and statewide Practice and Networking Groups
Get started
Create a free account today to start exploring the benefits of an AASW student membership!
If you’re raring to go, head straight to the join now button at the bottom of this page to become an AASW student member, today!
Eligibility
You can become a student member of AASW if you are enrolled in an AASW accredited Bachelor of Social Work.
For more information, see the full list of AASW accredited courses.
How to apply
To apply, you’ll need to create an account in MyAASW. To complete your application, you will need to upload the following documents:
- A certified copy of your student card, which demonstrates your current enrolment in an accredited social work program.
- You may also provide either a certified copy of your transcript, confirmation of enrolment notice, letter of offer or eQuals link as evidence of your eligibility.