Statement from the Aotearoa New Zealand Assocation of Social Workers: Social work in Aotearoa New Zealand is under unprecedented attack. As the voice of the profession in the country, the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) appeals to international colleagues for solidarity and support at this critical time. The assault centres around a […]
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New Zealand Social Workers Express Solidarity with Colleagues in Malta
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkThe Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers wishes to express solidarity with colleagues in the Maltese Association of Social Workers (MASW) who are engaged in industrial action. Members of MASW have been striking in order to seek improved work conditions, alongside employees of the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS), including psychologists, family therapists […]
Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers Condemns the Arrest of Palestinian Social Worker
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human RightsThe Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) condemns in the strongest terms the arrest of Palestinian social worker and activist Munther Amira at a peaceful demonstration on the 27th of December 2017. Amira was protesting the imprisonment of Ahed Tamimi, a child. He was also protesting against the detention of all Palestinian child prisoners. The right to peaceful assembly and protest […]
Social Workers in Aotearoa New Zealand March to Highlight the Growing Impact of Inequality
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights
Social workers and trade unionists marched in Aotearoa New Zealand to highlight the growing impact of inequality, poverty, lack of decent housing, and health funding cuts. Organisers from the IFSW member the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers said their action was inspired by the British Association of Social Workers march to ‘Bootout Austerity’ […]
Social Workers in Aotearoa / New Zealand Take Action
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection
Inspired by the British Association of Social Work’s march against austerity, social workers from Aotearoa / New Zealand have planned a march starting on the 1st September advocating an end to poverty, homelessness, inequality and the privatisation of social services. IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell said: “These and other examples of IFSW member’s organising protests are […]
Social Workers Stand In Solidarity With Indigenous Communities And Protestors Protecting Their Environments From Exploitation.
Topic: Human Rights, Environment
Statement from The Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association of Aotearoa New Zealand The Tangata Whenua Social Workers Association of Aotearoa New Zealand unequivocally supports the Standing Rock Sioux in their opposition to the transgression of their sacred lands by oil pipelines in the pursuit of perceived economic demands. The relationship between the environment and people […]
National Social Work Day 2016 In Aotearoa New Zealand
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkTena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou, nga mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa. Warm greetings to you all from Aotearoa New Zealand! Wednesday 28 September 2016 marks the 12th year that Aotearoa New Zealand has celebrated a National Social Work Day. Across the country social workers will meet in their branches, roopu and workplaces to […]
Government thanks social workers on Social Work Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, ChildrenSocial Development Minister Paula Bennett joined in celebrations with social workers in Wellington to mark National Social Workers Day on Wednesday 25 September 2013. The day is promoted by the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers. “Social work is an incredibly demanding and difficult area, and social workers do a superb job supporting vulnerable […]
Secretary-General’s Message to New Zealand Social Work Day
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work DayDear Colleagues From Switzerland I send you my best wishes for Social Work Day in Aotearoa/New Zealand. I hope on this day your employers will take the time to acknowledge your significant role, expertise and value to society. – I hope that your funding bodies grow in their understanding that social work is about standing […]
Mine desaster in New Zealand: Blog from IFSW Treasurer Fiona Robertson
Information Type: NewsTopic: Disaster25 November 2010 The West Coast region has a total pop of around 30,000 so this is huge loss for the population. The signs were never very hopeful as a coal mine has very different risks from a mineral mine. Also this was a horizontal mine so explosions go sideways and not upwards. There areescape […]
Greetings on the Aotearoa New Zealand Social Workers’ Day from the IFSW President
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkNorthampton, UK 23 September 2009 I am very pleased to send this short greeting to the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers and to all social workers on Aotearoa New Zealand Social Workers’ Day being celebrated on 23 September 2009. This message has special significance this year because I am looking forward to joining […]
