Member

Member

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    • 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.