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Protecting Children, Upholding Rights: AASW Statement on Northern Territory Child Protection Legislation

AASW Board Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Advocacy Child Protection
Protecting Children, Upholding Rights: AASW Statement on Northern Territory Child Protection Legislation 18 August 2026 This statement was...
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Inquiry into Racism, Hate and Violence Directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Advocacy First Nations Social Justice Submissions
The AASW submission to the Inquiry into Racism, Hate and Violence Directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People 3 July 2026 The...
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Letter of Apology to the NTSGAC regarding 2024 NAIDOC week

AASW Board Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The AASW issues a formal apology to NTSGAC over 2024 NAIDOC week 29 May 2026 The Australian Association of Social Workers has issued a formal...
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AASW statement on Anzac Day disruptions

AASW Board Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Advocacy First Nations
AASW statement on Anzac Day disruptions AASW Response to Minister Butler’s National Press Club Address. 27 April 2026 The...
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AASW leads Australia’s associations with a first dedicated Torres Strait Islander Director, Rachel Bruce

AASW Board Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Media
AASW leads Australia’s associations with a first dedicated Torres Strait Islander Director, Rachel Bruce 16 October 2025The Australian...
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Canadian Expert on First Nations’ Action on Discrimination to Address Social Work Community at International Conference in Melbourne

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Advocacy First Nations Human Rights National and International Events Self Determination Social Justice
For Immediate Release 8 November 2024 The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is honoured to welcome renowned Indigenous rights...
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Apology 20 Year Anniversary Statement

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Advocacy Government reports Human Rights Media Organisational Announcements Self Determination Social Justice
AASW Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities and Acknowledgement of Social Work's Role...
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AASW Welcomes Torres Strait Islander Member Muriel Wymarra as Board Director

AASW Board Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Advocacy Organisational Announcements
AASW Welcomes Torres Strait Islander Member Muriel Wymarra as Board Director The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is delighted...
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Australia’s peak social workers’ association appoints first Aboriginal president

AASW Board Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Advocacy Media Organisational Announcements
Australia's peak social workers' association appoints first Aboriginal president The Australian Association of Social Workers has appointed Bigambul...
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