Social Work Online Training (SWOT)

The AASW Empowering Excellence program provides quality online professional development opportunities, with a dual theoretical and direct-practice focus.

• The program is delivered by leading content and practice experts, and brings a particularly strong Mental Health practice focus.
• A range of clinical and therapeutic approaches are covered, relevant to both early career, and more experienced social workers.
• For Accredited Mental Health Social Workers (and those seeking to apply), the series provides content aligned with Focussed Psychological Strategies, a CPD requirement under Medicare.

The AASW Empowering Excellence program

After registering for an Empowering Excellence online course, please view your content at your own convenience via the AASW SWOT Portal.

1. What is Social Work Online Training (SWOT)?

SWOT is the AASW's online professional development platform. It provides access to a range of online content for social workers and other allied health professionals, on a diverse scope of practice and theoretical topics. this includes dedicated courses, together with recordings from symposiums, conferences and workshops.

Refer to the table below to browse, and register for SWOT content:

Fields of practice Aged care Alcohol and other drugs Child wellbeing and protection Community development Disability Education Family violence Field education Health Mental health Sexual abuse Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

Professional self Career transitions Cultural competence and sensitivity Ethics Macro Research Skills Supervision Workplace