Accredited Social Worker

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. Accredited social workers hold either an AASW approved social work qualification or have been recognised by the AASW to hold a comparable overseas qualification. They demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development, maintaining high standards and ethical practice.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Years
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Advocacy
Assessment
Collaboration
Connection
Continuous Improvement
Diversity And Inclusion
Engagement
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Evaluation
Implementation
Research
Social Justice
Social Work
Systems Thinking
Workload Management

Earning Criteria

Accredited Members hold 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. They demonstrate an ongoing commitment to being up to date with the latest research and professional approaches by completing at least 30 hours of professional development each year.

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.