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NT Mary Moylan Awards 

The NT Branch is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the Mary Moylan Award.  The award is an initiative of the AASW Northern Territory Branch. Through this award, we commemorate and celebrate the life and work of Ms Mary Moylan by recognising the dedication and achievement of Northen Territory social workers through the selection of a local social worker whose exemplary practice has made a difference in their field of employment. The Mary Moylan Award will be presented during the World Social Work Day celebrations, which will be held by the Northern Territory Branch on Friday 24th March 2023, 5.30pm 

Registrations close 17 February 

Nominate someone today Mary Moylan Social Worker of the Year Award (aasw.asn.au) 

Branch Management Committee - Vacancies

Can you spare a few hours a month towards influencing Social Work in Northern Territory?

We are currently seeking pro-active, passionate AASW members to fill vacancies on the NT Branch Management Committee (BMC).

What the BMC do:

Planning activities of the NT Branch

• joining committees / working parties for projects
• 1- 2 hours per week including a monthly meeting
• create the events you and your peers want to experience!

Representation

• raise the voice of social work by participation in agency / advisory meetings (usually monthly)
• gather input from members on key NT issues for our profession
• influence social policy discussions by contributing a voice of experience!

What is involved:

• you must be a member of the AASW
• the BMC meets once a month on a Wednesday from 5.30pm - 6.30pm via Zoom
• if you have an area of interest or expertise you may be asked to represent the AASW NT Branch to help advocate Social Work by assisting in writing a submission or sit on a working party
• even if you are not available now to offer your interest to the BMC there are several positions becoming vacant in October you may like to consider volunteering.

If you wish to discuss your interest please contact the NT Branch via email.

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