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Code of Ethics
The adoption of a Code of Ethics is one of several necessary conditions for a vocational grouping to be known as a "profession". ANZASW has had a code of ethics since its inception. However, in...
ANZASW Publications
Social Work Notice Board ANZASW currently publishes a monthly news letter called Social Work Notice Board. Social Work Notice Board serves as a newsletter for members and includes ‘columns' written by...
Media Releases Archive
This page provides access to past ANZASW media releases. Original documents are available to be downloaded, or you can scroll down the screen to read the full text online: FILES FOR DOWNLOAD 15 April 2008 -...
Home
Tena Koutou Katoa Welcome to the online home of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW). ANZASW is the professional association for Social Workers in...
Our Voice
ANZASW provides an important service to members in the form of representation with employers, policy makers and government on issues of concern to the Social Work profession. Copies of submissions made on recent...
Complaints
Complaints regarding the social work practice of individual members of ANZASW may be made to the Ethics Committee of ANZASW. Complaints about non-members of the Association cannot be investigated. However, suggestions...
Supervisors Interest Group
Supervision Social work in Aotearoa New Zealand has become a profession with its own distinctive tradition and perspectives. While overseas countries have contributed much to the development of social work in...
Responsibilities of Members
Nothing in life worth having is free and membership of ANZASW is no different. Once you become a member of the Association you must accept the following responsibilities: If you are a Provisional Member,...
Conferences
ANZASW Conference 2009 - Wellington ANZASW is in the process of making preparations for the 2009 ANZASW Conference in Wellington and details will be available on this page in the near...
Notice Board
ANZASW currently publishes a monthly news letter called Social Work Notice Board. Social Work Notice Board serves as a newsletter for members and includes ‘columns' written by officers of the Association,...
ANZASW News
Executive Officers Update19 June 2008 [As published in the June 2008 edition of Notice Board] Kia ora koutou, The news that New Zealand will be hosting the 2009 IFSW Asia Pacific Regional Conference is...
Registration
In 2003 the Social Workers Registration Act was enacted with the purpose of increasing the accountability for the profession, enhancing the professionalism of Social Workers and protecting members of the public. In...
History of ANZASW
The New Zealand Association of Social Workers: Origins and early years Written by Mary Nash (2007) Introduction This brief history of the early years of the Aoteraoa New Zealand Association...
Excerpt from Code of Ethics
A revised Code of Ethics, published in both Māori and English, was publicly released in March 2008. To obtain a printed copy of the Code in full please make a request to the ANZASW National Office,...
Benefits of Membership
All members of ANZASW gain access to the following five basic services. Please follow the links on the left for further information about these benefits: Competency Assessment Programme: ANZASW provides a...
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions - ANZASW Office Manager Are you having trouble accessing forms or discussion groups on the website? It is necessary to obtain a log-in ID and password before you are able to access...
SW in NZ
About Social Work The following definition of social work was developed jointly by the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)...
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...