The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia. It was formed in 1946 at the federal level, although a number of state branches had formed prior to this. The AASW created a code of ethics that governs the conduct of social workers and promotes the interests of social workers in Australia.[1]
The Australian Association of Social Workers has a commitment to the international social work community, and is a member of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW).[2]
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Journal
The AASW publishes the quarterly journal Australian Social Work. It publishes research and thinking by social workers on political, economic and social policies and programs and on professional practice and education. It is a professionally edited and refereed journal, led by a national committee of practitioners and academics.[3]
AASW Code of Ethics
The Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics [4] outlines the organisation's view of the role and character of social work.
In carrying out their professional tasks and duties, social workers strive to act in ways that give equal priority to respect for human dignity and worth and the pursuit of social justice. This commitment is demonstrated through service to humanity, integrity and competence, which characterise professional social work practice. Social work principles are derived from the values; together, they underpin ethical social work practice.
They are further explained as below
- Human dignity and worth - Every human being has a unique worth and each person has a right to well-being, selffulfilment and self-determination, consistent with the rights of others.
- Social justice - Each society has an obligation to pursue social justice, to provide maximum benefit for all its members and to afford them protection from harm.
- Service to humanity - To meet personal and social needs and to enable people to develop their potential.
- Integrity - honesty, reliability and impartiality in social work practice.
- Competence - proficiency in social work practice.[4]
Accreditation of Social Workers
The AASW oversees an accreditation process for members in order to ensure and promote competency in social work practice. The process consists of a mix of research, supervision and training. [5]
See also
References
- ^ "About The Australian Association of Social Workers". http://aasw.advsol.com.au. Retrieved 2008-04-08.
- ^ "Information for Social Workers regarding visas and immigration to Australia". http://www.australia-migration.com/page/Social_workers_AASW/253. Retrieved 2008-04-08.
- ^ AASW Journal Information
- ^ a b Australian Association of Social Workers (2000). Code of Ethics. Canberra: Australian Association of Social Workers
- ^ Continuing Professional Education Policy (2006). Canberra: Australian Association of Social Workers
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International Social Work Organisations
- National Association of Social Workers (U.S.)
- International Federation of Social Workers(IFSW)
- International Association of Schools of Social Work
- British Association of Social Workers (U.K.)
- Professional Social Workers' Association (India)
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