ANZASW – RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Firstly, we wish to extend our warmest thoughts to you and your whānau during this challenging and unprecedented time. ANZASW would like to acknowledge the […]
New Zealand
‘Social work in New Zealand under attack’
Information Type: StatementTopic: LawStatement 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Social Workers in Aotearoa New Zealand March to Highlight the Growing Impact of Inequality
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human RightsSocial 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 […]
Social Workers in Aotearoa / New Zealand Take Action
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social ProtectionInspired 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 […]
Social Workers Stand In Solidarity With Indigenous Communities And Protestors Protecting Their Environments From Exploitation.
Topic: Human Rights, EnvironmentStatement 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 […]
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 […]
Government thanks social workers on Social Work Day in Aotearoa New Zealand
Information Type: NewsTopic: Children, Social WorkSocial 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]