The purpose of the South Australia Social Worker Registration Scheme is to improve public safety, increase accountability and raise standards of professional practice. 

Social workers delivering services to South Australian service users will be required to register under the Social Workers Registration Scheme from 1 July 2025. 

The registration scheme is overseen by the Social Workers Registration Board of South Australia. The Social Workers Registration Board is a regulatory body which is independent of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). 

The Social Workers Registration Board will consult social workers and the public on a range of policies and processes before registration commences in 2025. 

The registration scheme is being established under the Social Workers Registration Act 2021 (SA).  

For further information on AASW advocacy to pass this legislation click here.