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ANZASW
The professional Association for Social Workers in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are a membership organisation run for and by our members.
The purpose of ANZASW is to support and provide services for our members. We publish an academic journal Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, the bi-monthly e-newsletter NoticeBoard, and the bi-weekly E-Notices. We provide a wide range of professional development activities including regular webinars free to members. As an independent organisation we comment on current social issues, lobby for change and to influence policy. We promote the profession and the role of social workers. We provide professional indemnity insurance for all our members. Members also have the opportunity to benefit from developing the profession, developing new skills, networking and collegial support, international links and support for research.
ANZASW - Latest News [Page 3]
The system, not social workers, is the issue at OT
Friday, 16 August 2019, 4:14 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Association is disappointed at comments made by Minister for Children Tracey Martin about Oranga Tamariki, Ministry of Children, this week. More >>
Social worker self-care means better services
Thursday, 25 July 2019, 2:36 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
An NGO initiative highlights the need for social worker well-being to be at the centre of efforts to improve services, the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) said today. More >>
Keep spotlight on state care to make it safer for tamariki
Tuesday, 23 July 2019, 4:40 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The latest Safety of Children in Care report reveals the scale of the challenge facing social workers as they act to better protect children / tamariki and young people / rangatahi in Oranga Tamariki in the system. While the statistics cited in ... More >>
Housing shortage about more than just under-supply
Monday, 22 July 2019, 4:13 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The growing housing shortage crisis about more than supply and demand- it is about inequity. Recently released analysis by Kiwibank shows that last year’s “severe” shortage of housing has worsened, with the shortfall growing from 100,000 to 130,0000 ... More >>
A fairer go for carers- but not fair enough
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 4:42 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is pleased that the government has corrected aspects of the Funded Family Care policy, but calls for more courageous action. More >>
ANZASW backs sexual violence survivors seeking justice
Thursday, 4 July 2019, 5:13 pm | Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is pleased that the government has announced that they will provide greater protections to survivors of sexual violence as they seek justice through the courts. “Social workers bear ... More >>
Better social work for Māori: a personal Matariki reflection
Tuesday, 25 June 2019, 1:46 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
Today is the beginning of a period known as Matariki, heralded by the sighting of seven stars in the Matariki cluster, which can usually be spotted during atapō (before dawn), north of the constellation Tautoro. More >>
ANZASW statement on uplift inquiry
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 4:29 pm | Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) welcomes the announcement by the Ombudsman to conduct a wide-ranging inquiry into Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children’s practices and processes when removing new born children under court ... More >>
ANZASW statement on uplifts
Wednesday, 12 June 2019, 4:29 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
As the professional body for social work in Aotearoa New Zealand, ANZASW feels compelled to offer its perspective on the challenging issue of uplifting children from their family / carers / whānau, which has been the focus of significant attention in the ... More >>
ANZASW response to the 2019 budget
Friday, 31 May 2019, 12:25 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is pleased to respond to this year’s “well-being” budget. More >>
ANZASW statement on government's response to He Ara Oranga
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 12:07 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) welcomes the government’s acceptance of most of the recommendations contained in He Ara Oranga – the report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction. More >>
ANZASW reflections on the latest state of care report
Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 3:36 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) appreciates the recommendations and insights contained in the latest State of Care report, "Supporting Young People on Remand to live Successfully in the Community," produced by the Office ... More >>
ANZASW on new intensive social work services
Friday, 24 May 2019, 11:08 am | ANZASW
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) notes the introduction of new intensive services by Oranga Tamariki, Ministry for Children, designed to reduce the number of children / tamariki uplifted into state care. More >>
ANZASW on funding to tackle family and sexual violence
Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 4:14 pm | ANZASW
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) strongly welcomes the government’s pledge to increase funding to tackle family and sexual violence. The government estimates that around a million people including 300,000 children ... More >>
ANZASW observes the International Day Against Homophobia
Friday, 17 May 2019, 10:12 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
Today, we celebrate sexual and gender diversity in our communities and welcome the fact that more people than ever are free to identify their gender and love whom they choose. We welcome the progress that has occurred, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and ... More >>
ANZASW on WEAG report and the need for welfare reform
Monday, 6 May 2019, 4:37 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is pleased to have read the recently published report produced by the Welfare Experts Advisory Group (WEAG). “This report is comprehensive, making many compelling points and containing ... More >>
On Housing crisis in Hawke’s Bay
Monday, 6 May 2019, 10:40 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is concerned about reports of a housing crisis in the Hawke’s Bay area that has affected hundreds of children / tamariki and young people / rangitahi. We are particularly concerned ... More >>
ANZASW response to MSD decision on housing evictions
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 4:54 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) welcomes Housing New Zealand’s (HNZ) decision to clear the debts of those who have been wrongfully evicted for alleged methamphetamine contamination at their homes. More >>
ANZASW on response to Tax Working Group report
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 2:34 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) notes the release of the government’s response to the Tax Working Group (TWG) report this week. More >>
ANZASW statement on new child poverty statistics
Friday, 5 April 2019, 1:29 pm | Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) notes the release of the latest figures on child poverty by Statistics New Zealand (SNZ), which provide greater clarity on the severity of one of our most urgent national challenges. More >>
