ANZASW

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Welcome to the online home of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW). ANZASW is the professional association for Social Workers in Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a membership organisation that is run for and by the members and relies on the participation and contribution of Social Workers throughout the country.


World Social Work Day - 15 April 2008
World Social Work Day
The ANZASW joins the 83 other associations around the world that belong to the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) to celebrate World Social Work Day. We do make a World of Difference!

About this websiteThrough this website the Association aims to provide information to our members, to those who may have an interest in membership of ANZASW, as well as those who seek information about social work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Have a look around the site but particularly visit the 'SW in NZ' section for some information about the Association and Social Work in Aotearoa New Zealand. ANZASW is a unique Association in many ways and reflects the efforts by its members to have a professional body for social work that respects Te Tiriti O Waitangi and the special characteristics of social work practice in this country. You can also complete a membership application online if you are interested in joining the Association.

If there is any other information that you would like to see included in the future then please contact Dominic Chilvers, Executive Officer at National Office who will be pleased to discuss future developments with you.

ANZASW National Office
PO Box 14-230 Christchurch 8544
Phone: (0064) (03) 358 6920
Fax: (0064) (03) 358 9503
Email: admin@anzasw.org.nz

Latest News from ANZASW...

  • World Social Work Day The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) joins today with the 83 other associations around...
  • New Code of Ethics A revised Code of Ethics has been published. A precis will soon be available on this site. For further inquiries...
  • 2008 National Congress On 3-4 April 2008 the ANZASW held its inaugural National Congress in Christchurch. This event provided a balanced...
  • New Website Launched Our new website was launched today on National Social Workers Day. Please take a moment to look around and look at...
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