Welcome to the WA Branch Students Event page. Here you can find a variety of helpful resources to your social work studies including;

• Resources to assist you with your Social Work Journey
• Useful Links & Content

Upcoming Events

The Lunchbox Series

The Lunchbox Series is aimed at social work students who are undertaking their placements (and those who aren't) to supplement your learning with practical "life skills in the workplace" learning on several topics.

All will run via Zoom meetings

Time for all events: 12.30pm-1.30pm AWST
Dates: 5th August - 28th October 2020

You can register for the series by using this link Lunchbox series - Complete Series Registration or register individually by going to our events page. Numbers are limited. Download the events flyer here.

Topics include:

Introduction (FREE SESSION)

Rural Social Work

Trauma and Behaviour Support Strategies

Assessing Risk and Maintaining Safety

Mental Health

Maintaining Social Work Identity

Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue

Helpful Resources

A Practical Guide For Students and Graduating Social Workers

Developed by the South Australian AASW Branch, this Handbook is intended for Social Work students and new graduates of Australia. Provided within this handbook are documents which provide an overview of the student / employment transition process of those who are entering Social Work. The Handbook then progresses readers through the key tasks involved in preparation for professional employment and information on how to manage self-care along the way. In the final chapters this Handbook provides information on accessing the Australian Social Work job market. Click here to access 'A Practical Guide for Students and Graduating Social Workers'

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Networking

Our New Graduates and Students Networking group has been rejuvenated and is always on the look out for new members. For more information on when the next practice group meeting or event is held, please look at our events page or contact Robyn at aaswwa@aasw.asn.au

Finding a Job

AASW Horizon Career Centre is your number one stop for social worker jobs in Australia. To visit the Horizon Career Centre and start your job search now click the image below.

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