Social Worker Member

Issued by Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Australian Association of Social Workers is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia, supporting and empowering the profession to make a positive difference. AASW members hold either an AASW approved social work qualification or have been recognised by the AASW to hold a comparable overseas qualification. It demonstrates a commitment to maintaining high standards and ethical social work practice.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Years
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Membership of the AASW is available to applicants holding either an AASW approved social work qualification from an Australian tertiary institution or qualifications from overseas that have been recognised by the AASW as comparable to an AASW approved social work qualification.

Standards

AASW Practice Standards

AASW Practice Standards outline the practice expectations of all social workers. They are designed to guide social workers to ensure they fulfil their professional practice responsibilities.

AASW Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics of the AASW, expresses the values and responsibilities that are integral to and characterise the social work profession. It is intended to assist all social workers, collectively and individually, to act in ethically accountable ways, in the pursuit of the profession’s aims.