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The Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS) 2024 is now released with the Association finalising details on a transition and implementation process. For new Providers applying from 2025 we would ask that the ASWEAS 2024 be utilised, with all Providers implementing from 1 January 2026.

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Reconciliation is vital for Australia and all Australians. At our recent international conference in November, the AASW welcomed Professor Tom Calma AO, an Aboriginal Elder and trailblazer in social justice, health equity, and Indigenous empowerment, as a keynote speaker. Professor Calma urged us to reaffirm our 2004 apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and deepen our engagement with these communities, reinforcing our commitment to truth-telling, reconciliation, and a just, inclusive society.

We are excited to announce our partnership with AF Legal Group Ltd, including its brands Australian Family Lawyers and Armstrong Legal, to offer a free legal consultation service for all our members and their families.

Credentials are crucial as they provide formal recognition of skills and experience, signaling a social worker’s expertise to employers, clients, and the community.  

Our new Credentials Guide offers all the details, tips, and tricks you need to apply for an AASW credential and understand its benefits. 

• Searching for interview tips and career advice?
• Looking for guidance on finding work as a social worker?
• Unsure how to expand your professional network?
• Interested in resources to support you in your practice and career?

To answer all these questions and more, we’ve created a Student Practice & Career hub – FREE for AASW members.