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Australian Association of Social Workers

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Australia, Asia and Pacific

Mrs. Cindy Smith

Level 7, 14-20 Blackwood Street. NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051

aaswnat@aasw.asn.au; susan.woodman@aasw.asn.au;
https://www.aasw.asn.au
+61393201000


@TheAASW
https://twitter.com/AASW_
  • Name of the President: Julianne Whyte
  • Number of members: 17,554
  • Year when the Association was established: 1946
  • Year when the Association joined IFSW:
  • Code of Ethics AASW
  • Constitution AASW

About AASW

The Australian Association of Social Workers is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia, with more than 11,000 members. It was formed as a national association in 1946 and has since supported its members through the profession’s many developments and changes.

Today, with our nine branches and vibrant community of national committees and practice groups supporting the work of the Association, we cater for the professional needs and interests of our social work members practising in a diverse range of fields, employment and locations.

The vision of the organization is working together for professional excellence and social justice. The purpose of the Association is to promote the profession of social work, advance social justice, uphold standards and build capacity of member

In order to achieve our Mission, the AASW will:

  1. Promote and advocate for the profession of social work and AASW members
  2. Be a strong voice for social justice
  3. Build the professional capacity of members
  4. Uphold responsibilities for regulation of the profession
  5. Advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social work
  6. Collaborate with international colleagues
  7. Provide responsible governance and management

Social Work News in Australia

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    • Bob in dialysis knowing his wife is well cared for – 18 March
    • Social work: mental health practice and other specialisations – 19 March
    • Social workers mark social day – 22 March
    • Hastings celebrates World Social Work Day – 31 March
  • 2017 January – Australian Government Must Increase Refugee Intake
  • 2005 October – Letter to The Australian Association of Social Workers After The Killings in Bali
  • 2004. National practice guidelines of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Supervision and Consultation

Social Work Practice in Australia

  • Is it social Work a University degree?
  • How many years do you have to study?
  • Do you have to register to practice social work?

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