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The AASW welcomes the measures the Government announced on Sunday, 29 March. The Association is working with members to implement the government’s new measures to respond to mental health concerns during...
211
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Australian Association of Social Workers
11 days
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The AASW is working with members and key stakeholders to address the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic.
AASW National President Christine Craik said “COVID-19 is deeply affecting all of us. Social...
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Australian Association of Social Workers
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Today is World Social Work Day, a day of celebration for the social work profession, held every year on the third Tuesday of March. This year’s theme is Promoting the Importance of Human Relationships,...
349
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The Commonwealth government must commit to maintaining the Equal Remuneration Order Supplementation funding for the community sector, which was put in place in 2012.
AASW National President Christine...
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about 1 month
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The AASW calls on the government to halt the introduction of its Religious Freedom Bills into Parliament until the Australian Law Reform Commission finishes its inquiry into religious freedom exemptions...
117
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Australian Association of Social Workers
3 months
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The AASW welcomes the Bushfire Recovery Access Program that comes into effect today and will see people affected by the bushfires, including first responders, receive vital mental health supports.
The...
76
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Australian Association of Social Workers
3 months
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Australia’s bushfires are causing devastation on a scale the world has not seen before. The AASW pays tribute to those fighting the fires, those individuals and groups assisting on the frontlines,...
79
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Australian Association of Social Workers
4 months
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Multicultural,
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African,
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Commission’s Family Law System Review without delay.
AASW National President Christine Craik said that the current family law system does not adequately protect women and children from family violence.
Ms...
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4 months
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The AASW welcomes the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System Interim Report and sees the recommendations as a good start but calls on all Australian governments to address the root causes,...
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Australian Association of Social Workers
4 months
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On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 25 November, the AASW supports this year’s theme and stands with Generation Equality against rape. Violence against women is our...