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Inquiry into Racism, Hate and Violence Directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

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 2026The...
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NDIS Pricing Methodology and Price Freeze Raise Serious Concerns for Social Work Sector

Advocacy Federal Government NDIS The Care Workforce The Health Workforce
NDIS Pricing Methodology and Price Freeze Raise Serious Concerns for Social Work Sector 25 June 2026 The National Disability Insurance Agency’s...
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You cannot build the future NDIS without social workers

Advocacy Federal Government NDIS The Care Workforce The Health Workforce
You cannot build the future NDIS without social workers 26 May 2026The structural reforms announced by the Hon. Mark Butler MP at the National...
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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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Overview of NDIS reforms – a pivotal shift for social workers and the people they support

Advocacy Media NDIS
Overview of NDIS reforms – major aged care investment and sweeping NDIS reforms signal a pivotal shift for social workers and the people they...
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AASW Supporting Social Workers to Connect with Digital Health

Advocacy Media
AASW Supporting Social Workers to Connect with Digital Health  AASW is proud to support social workers in engaging with the AHPA Digital Health...
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Social workers called to help unite a divided society on World Social Work Day 2026

Advocacy Media World Social Work Day
Social workers called to help unite a divided society on World Social Work Day 2026 For Immediate Release 17 March 2026The Australian...
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AASW Statement on the Membership of the Israeli Union of Social Workers in the International Federation of Social Workers

AASW Board Advocacy Human Rights International Federation of Social Workers Media Social Justice
AASW Statement on the Membership of the Israeli Union of Social Workers in the International Federation of Social Workers 19 February 2026 On...
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AASW Meets With HACSU About Public Mental Health EBA Negotiations 2024

Advocacy Award EBA Media The Care Economy Victoria
30 June 2025 The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) CEO Cindy Smith and Chair, Victorian Mental Health, Social Work Leadership Network,...
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