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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 9]
Vigilance on Human Rights has to "start at home"
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 2:28 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
In marking Human Rights Day today the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) has issued a caution against any complacency that New Zealand's human rights record is as good as it can be. More >>
Vigilance on Human Rights has to “start at home”
Wednesday, 10 December 2008, 10:55 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
In marking Human Rights Day today (Wednesday 10 December) the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) has issued a caution against any complacency that New Zealand’s human rights record is as good as it can be. More >>
Essential Social Services At Risk
Wednesday, 22 October 2008, 10:04 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) is concerned that the funding model being rolled out this year as a first step to fully funding essential child, youth and family focused services may not have been fully communicated to ... More >>
Social Workers Celebrate Social Workers Day Today
Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 9:28 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
Social Workers around the country are meeting today – at breakfasts, lunches and special events – to celebrate their national Social Workers Day. More >>
Child poverty a number one issue in Aotearoa NZ
Friday, 8 August 2008, 4:14 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The case made this week by the Children’s Commissioner and Barnardos for making the eradication of child poverty an economic and social policy priority should be widely supported, says Rose Henderson, President of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association ... More >>
Social Workers unite for World Social Work Day!
Tuesday, 15 April 2008, 11:10 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) joins today with the 83 other associations around the world that belong to the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) to celebrate World Social Work Day – 15 April 2008. “This ... More >>
500,000 workers unite for World Social Work Day
Tuesday, 15 April 2008, 9:19 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) joins today with the 83 other associations around the world that belong to the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) to celebrate World Social Work Day – 15 April 2008. More >>
Code of Ethics for social workers new milestone
Tuesday, 25 March 2008, 9:21 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
Social workers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand are receiving their first bilingual Code of Ethics this week, published by their professional association, the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW). More >>
Social services important contributor to health
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:15 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The importance of the recently launched Health Workforce Career Framework has been acknowledged by two key stakeholders in the social services sector. More >>
Social workers support Mental Health Day
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 3:09 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) expressed its support today for the Culture and Diversity theme of this year's World Mental Health Day (10 October 2007). More >>
Social workers support for Mental Health Awareness
Thursday, 11 October 2007, 9:30 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) expressed its support today for the theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week. More >>
National day for Social Workers
Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 9:31 am | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
Social Workers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand can take some extra pride in their profession today (Wednesday 26 September) as they mark the fourth National Social Workers Day. More >>
Timely inquiry into care of youth sex offenders
Saturday, 8 September 2007, 1:07 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
Timely inquiry into care and rehabilitation of youth sex offenders Youth in New Zealand who commit sex offences are currently unable to access a comprehensive continuum of care and treatment, and community service providers are not being adequately resourced ... More >>
Bachelor of Social Work Closure A Backward Step
Friday, 24 August 2007, 4:02 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) – New Zealand's professional association for social workers – is questioning Massey University's proposed closure of the Bachelor of Social Work programme at its Wellington campus ... More >>
Global Social Work Day : A World of Difference
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 4:54 pm | Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
The inaugural Global Social Work Day gave social workers in 84 countries around the world a special reason to take pride in their achievements today, under the theme of “Social Work: Making a World of Difference”. More >>
