Member

Member

Discover the benefits of membership

Credentials

Be recognised for your skills and experience in your field with an AASW Credential

Discounted CPD

Access on-demand content, workshops and events at member-only prices

AASW Community Hub

Join our member-only online community hub and statewide Practice and Networking Groups

Ethics & Practice

Receive free advice regarding ethics, practice standards or supervision

AASW Member Benefits Program

Purchase gift cards, movie tickets and so much more at discounted prices

Horizon Career Centre Job Alerts

Be recognised for your skills and experience in your field with an AASW Credential

AASW Collective Trademark

Communicate that you are qualified social worker with an AASW Collective Trade Mark

Eligibility for Medicare & HPH Numbers

Meet the eligibility criteria required to apply for Medicare & HPH numbers

Promotion of Your Practice & Services

Private practitioners can promote their practice and services on the AASW directories

Advocacy and Representation

The AASW will advocate and engage in a range of policy issues on behalf of its members

Eligibility

You can become a member of AASW if you hold an AASW approved social work qualification from an Australian tertiary institution, or qualification from overseas that has been recognised by AASW as comparable to an AASW approved social work qualification.

For more information see the full list of AASW accredited courses.

Eligibility for Member Reduced

Members who meet the criteria below may be eligible for a reduced fee membership. You will need to:

  1. hold either an AASW accredited social work qualification from an Australian tertiary institution, or social work qualification from overseas that has been assessed and the applicant has been determined to be eligible for AASW membership, and
  2. have a combined taxable income, (i.e. total personal income from all sources) that is below the AASW low income threshold of $67,340 pa.

Members whose financial income changes during the year and increases beyond the low income threshold are required to advise the Membership Team who will invoice them for the balance of full fee for the year.

Note: you may be asked to provide evidence of your taxable income from the prior year and current income to verify your eligibility for the reduced fee membership type).

How to apply

To apply, you’ll need to create an account in MyAASW. You’ll also need the following documents:

  • A certified copy of your degree, official academic transcript, letter of completion from your university or a link to your My eQuals.