Goals and Objectives

The following goals form the basis of the current ANZASW 5 year strategic plan.

GOAL
1. By 2010, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ANZASW will have strengthened our bicultural partnership by having established effective communication with external stakeholders.

OBJECTIVES
1.1. Identify, update and engage with stakeholders
1.2. Maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders
1.3. Develop an effective communication strategy (e.g. website, paid position)

GOAL
2. By 2010, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi ANZASW will have strengthened our bicultural partnership by having strengthened our services and links to members.

OBJECTIVES
2.1. Review documentation for new members / branding (e.g. include historical context to membership info; meaning of logo)
2.2. Have a budget line for "promotion/marketing"
2.3. Develop a promotional package for new /potential members
2.4. Ensure our structure and resources enable effective delivery of services to members (e.g. CPD, BOC, CAB)
2.5. Increase our membership to 5000
2.6. Evidence increased participation of Maori throughout the structure of our organisation

GOAL
3. By 2010, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi ANZASW will have strengthened our bicultural partnership by having an informed, participatory and accountable membership.

OBJECTIVES
3.1. Review ANZASW's role and practices in relation to complaints and ethical practice
3.2. Implement accepted outcomes of the review of the Complaints processes
3.3. Ensure the communication strategy enables this goal to be met
3.4. Enhance newsletter / website for providing information to members

GOAL
4. By 2010, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi ANZASW will have strengthened our bicultural partnership by having a strong public voice on social justice and human rights issues nationally and internationally.

OBJECTIVES
4.1. Appoint a Human Rights contact person for linkage with IFSW
4.2. Investigate and identify ways to resource ANZASW's activity in relation to social justice and human rights issues

GOAL
5. By 2010, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi ANZASW will have strengthened our bicultural partnership by having a positive public image of the profession of social work.

OBJECTIVES
5.1. Develop a media strategy
5.2. Expand positive public image through promotion of social work days - Te Ahi Kaa and National Social Workers Day (e.g. National lecture in social work)

GOAL
6. By 2010, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi we will have strengthened our bicultural partnership by having established a structure that is responsive to the needs of members and enables growth and change in the organisation.

OBJECTIVES
6.1. Implement formalised governance / management structure
6.2. Review and report on Kaumatua policy
6.3. Review the role and function of National Council, Standing Committees and National Executive and National Office to enable other objectives to be met.
6.4. Develop an efficient and effective business structure that is consistent with ANZASW's social work value base
6.5. Develop written governance policies
6.6. Review branch / roopu model of membership participation
6.7. Review constitution in light of any organisational changes

GOAL
7. By 2010, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi ANZASW will have strengthened our bicultural partnership by having an organisation that is fiscally responsible with sound business planning and practices and meets legal obligations.

OBJECTIVES
7.1. Explore additional ways of generating income for ANZASW to broaden its financial base
7.2. Identify and manage risks

GOAL
8. By 2010, in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi ANZASW will have strengthened our bicultural partnership by having enhanced international relationships.

OBJECTIVES
8.1. Maintain active participation in IFSW
8.2. Support Tangata Whenua's participation in International Indigenous social work forums
8.3. Develop an International Strategy (eg explore ways of enhancing Tangata Whenua involvement; supporting IFSW officeholders)

Current Projects

To enable ANZASW to meet the goals and objectives that have been agreed for 2005 to 2010 the following projects are currently being undertaken:

Review of Governance Structure

Between November 2006 and June 2007 ANZASW undertook a review of the organisation's governance structure. The purpose of this review was to ensure that the Association is structured in such a way that enables the organisation to be responsive and flexible in how is responds to the challenges that will be faced in the coming years. This project has now seen the introduction of a new governance structure that is detailed elsewhere on this site.

Review of Complaints Resolution Process

During 2006 and 2007 ANZASW undertook a review of the complaints resolution process. This project is now complete and involved extensive consultation with members of the Association. An exciting outcome from this project has been the development of the Mana Enhancing Restorative Resolution Principles. These principles are now applied to two different mechanisms used for resolving complaints. The first mechanism uses a hui based facilitated mediation process and the second uses a judicial hearing process. A full explanation of the new ANZASW complaints resolution process can be found here..

Competency Handbook

The Competency Handbook is currently undergoing a full revision to ensure that the information provided to members is accurately reflecting current policy for the competency service. It is anticipated that the new edition will be published in November. A free copy will be provided to all new members and all existing members when they are preparing for recertification. Copies are also available for purchase on this website.

Continuing Professional Development

Work continues in the area of continuing professional development building on the project work undertaken by Jo Siegel in 2006. Robyn Corrigan has now completed a pilot study that involved the delivery of a CPD event on bicultural practice in four locations. A report from this project was presented to the National Council in June 2007 and work will now continue to see the implementation of a national CPD programme. ANZASW is currently seeking to appoint a new manager who will have responsibility for the development of this exciting national CPD programme.

Communications

ANZASW has recognised the need to improve both internal and external communications and to provide a clear voice for the profession. As part of that work the ANZASW website has been redeveloped and was launched in September 2007. The Association is also planning to redevelop the monthly Notice Board news letter and to make it available via email. The Association appointed a part-time Communications Manager, starting in January 2008, to coordinate and advance this work.