| Our Objects
1.To promote the practice of the profession of social work.
2.To provide an organisation through which social workers can develop their professional practice.
3.To establish, monitor & improve the practice standards of professional social workers.
4.To contribute to the development of social work knowledge.
5.To provide professional development, training & support opportunities for workers in the human service and/or social welfare service industry.
6.To support activities that promote social justice.
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What's New
*The WA Social Worker of the Year Awards 2010 nominations are now open.
Information for how to nominate and the nomination form can be downloaded below. Both documents can also be downloaded from the Awards website at http://swoty.wordpress.com/
The Awards patron, Jan Stewart CEO Lotterywest, invites you to nominate outstanding social workers for all the Awards categories.
....As Patron of the WA Social Worker of the Year Awards I am pleased to launch the 2010
call for nominations across the five categories of these Awards. In addition to the
four categories from last year focusing on rural and remote practice, recent
graduates, change agents and more experienced practitioners, this year sees the
introduction of an Award for an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Social Worker.
The 2009 Awards successfully recognised the wide ranging, creative and the useful contributions
made by all the social workers nominated for an award to the quality of life of
individuals, families and the wider West Australian community. The calibre of the
finalists and winners for 2009 was most impressive, demonstrating the innovative
practice undertaken by our social work profession. I look forward to another year
of inspiring entries. I believe it is very important that we acknowledge the members
of our profession and publicly recognise the often unrecognised stories of caring
and courage which our colleagues demonstrate. I encourage people from all walks
of life to nominate a social worker: a social worker making an outstanding
contribution in their work for clients, community and the social work profession...
Jan Stewart, BA. MSW University of Western Australia
Chief Executive Officer, Lotterywest
WA Social Worker of the Year Nomination Package. Download Nomination Information Package 2010 (340.2 kb)
WA Social Worker of the Year Nomination Form. Download Nomination Form 2010 (120.5 kb)
SPSW is a minor Sponsor - Good luck to all the nominees. Dr Barbara Meddin was a runner up in the Awards last year.
*See next CPE event for July under Continuing Professional Education below.
*DVD on Intra familial homicide seminar is now available for purchase. If you missed this seminar and wish to purchase the DVD for $25, fill in the attached form and fax or post with your order.
DVD Order form Intrafamilial Homicide Seminar Download (92 kb)
SPSW is pleased to present you with the latest edition of SPSW's Enewsletter - In the Loop. A tremendous thanks to Amanda Perlinski, Editor, for a job exceedingly well done.
SPSW welcomes feedback and would encourage you to provide articles for the next edition.
*EMPLOYMENT HELP. Seeking a Social Work position or do you have a Social Work position in your organisation to offer? GO TO 'Locum Register' for a form to register - FREE
* June 2010 edition of SPSW Newsletter 'In the Loop' Download In the Loop June 2010 (616.1 kb)
* Links -
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Interested in joining? Download the New Membership Application and Insurance Declaration forms available on Membership page now
Extend your professional networks and knowledge with your membership of the SPSW. Get involved in your professional association.
Letter to Members on relationship of SPSW and AASW Letter to Members
In The Loop, the SPSW's electronic newsletter. Previous editions available to download.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
CPE seminars, workshops and events are offered to extend your knowledge, training and skills and to enhance your professional networking and collaboration with colleagues. Booking details for
monthly seminars and events are posted as early as possible prior to the event.
Next CPE Event is Attachment Workshop Friday 23 July 2010. Book now. Download information flier and registration details.
Attachment Workshop 23 July 2010 (135.9 kb)
PREVIOUS CPE EVENTS
Download from our CPE page Powerpoint Presentations from some of the previous seminars including the Social Work Health Forum: "Showcasing Social Work in Health and Mental Health" presented
by Social Work Administrators in Health Care in partnership with SPSW in August 2008
Topics include:
- The Development of an Elder Abuse Intervention Pathway
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes
- Social Work at Hollywood Private Hospital
- The State Major Trauma Unit: A New Service
Download a copy of the speech and presentation by the Commissioner for Children, Michelle Scott, to the SPSW at CPE Event in April 2008
AN ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP ON FINDING JOBS is held in September of each year
This annual seminar by Dr Barbara Meddin is aimed at graduating social workers applying for professional positions and includes:
- preparation of a resume;
- addressing selection; and
- preparation for the interview.
Attendees are provided with an information workbook. Follow up assistance is also offered.
Previous CPE Event: Enhancing Practice
For social workers across career levels, workplaces & areas of practice this seminar aimed to:
- consider the knowledge, skills & resources which underlie what social workers do;
- articulate what social work is about & the roles of social workers;
- identify key aspects of the practice standards in direct practice;
- provide hands-on exercises to apply the practice standards to everyday work situations; and
- assist learning on how to measure effectiveness of social work practice in the workplace.
Other
SPSW response to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) structural and constitutional review(PDF 128k)
Text of June 2006 letter from previous SPSW President, discussion and recommendations for long term directions & reform of AASW structure (ie AASW incorporate separately in each Australian jurisdiction, that it incorporate in each jurisdiction and then federate or that it retain its present company structure but rewrite its constitution to enshrine autonomy of each branch.)
Invitation to become a member & how to join
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about membership
Membership application form
Code of ethics
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