Welcome to the AASW podcast space. In each recording, we delve into the key issues impacting social workers across Australia, from frontline practice and policy developments to workforce challenges and professional wellbeing. Whether you’re a student, practitioner, or advocate, this podcast is your space to stay informed, inspired, and connected to the broader social work community.
AASW Social Work Australia Podcast
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to the AASW podcast space. In each recording, we delve into the key issues impacting social workers across Australia, from frontline practice and policy developments to workforce challenges and professional wellbeing. Whether you’re a student, practitioner, or advocate, this podcast is your space to stay informed, inspired, and connected to the broader social work community.
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Recent Episodes
October 1, 2025
Looking Ahead: How Social Workers are Shaping the Future of Mental Health 23 September
<p>On 23 September, we brought together the local social work community for a special panel exploring the future of mental health. Our guests, including Emma Shearer from Headspace, social worker and education consultant Rachel Higginson, and Laura Fletcher from Grand Pacific Health, shared powerful insights on prevention, early intervention, and how social workers are helping to build strong, connected communities.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear what’s working, what’s needed, and how we can support one another to shape a future where mental health care is earlier, more accessible, and built to last. Don’t miss the Q&A section, it’s packed with practical reflections and real-world wisdom.</p><p></p>
September 2, 2025
National Disability Insurance Scheme: what we are doing to support you
<p>In this episode, we bring you highlights from our 2 September 2025 webinar, National Disability Insurance Scheme, what we are doing to support you, featuring AASW leaders and the AASW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Working Group.</p><p>Tune in as we explore:</p><ul><li>Recent advocacy with the NDIA and government</li><li>Evidence on the effectiveness of social workers in disability and the NDIS</li><li>AASW’s campaign to raise awareness of social workers in the NDIS</li><li>New resources currently in development</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p>
May 14, 2025
Pushing for change: national registration
<p>In this episode, Matt Loads shares some information from the <strong>AASW Webinar: Pushing for Change: National Registration from 14 May 2025.</strong></p><p>Dominic Szeker, Senior Policy Officer, AASW shares an overview of how registration for social workers fits into the broader regulatory context.Jim Arneman, ACT Ambulance Service, takes us through a case study of how paramedics were able to become a nationally registered profession in 2018.</p><p></p>
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