ANZASW

fiona — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:38:19 +0000

Welcome to our new ANZASW Webinars page. Here you can view the webinars after they have occurred.

12 December 2011 Recertification Process, Colin Elliott click here

Social Workers’ Day 2012

fiona — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:18:24 +0000

My Countdown

Imagining the Future of Australasian Social Workers

fiona — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:25:07 +0000

20/20 Vision

This project explores the views of social workers in Australasia with respect to the future of social work and potential qualification frameworks for social work education

The Discussion Paper is titled, the ASWEAS Review Discussion Paper produced by the AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers). If people are interested this web page also provides an overview of the developments that are occurring in relation to this issue. http://www.aasw.asn.au/blog/latest-posts/asweas-review-update1441

Revision of Mental Health Blueprint

fiona — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:10:32 +0000

Over the past decade the Commission’s vision and leadership have contributed to gains in New Zealand’s mental health and addiction (MHA) sector that have been recognised internationally. Many aspects of the original Blueprint are now out of date and a review and renewal are required.

Discussion document in December 2011
An initial ‘discussion document’ draft will be completed by the end of December 2011. Consultation will occur in early 2012.

Final document in May 2012
A final document, and associated advice on policy settings and implementation, will be completed by the end of May 2012
(Note that on 1 July 2012, the current Mental Health Commission is to be integrated with the Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner). New Blueprint

If members what to be involved in contributing to this submission please contact Stephanie Palmer Stephaniep@anzasw.org.nz

Status of Maori Children

fiona — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:06:51 +0000

Public submissions are being invited on the inquiry into the determinants of well-being of Māori children

The Terms of Reference: TOR Maori Affairs Select Committee

If Branches, Roopu or members have a view they want included in an ANZASW submission please contact Stephanie Palmer stephaniep@anzasw.org.nz

What’s New

fiona — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:41:03 +0000

26 January 2012

Educator required to teach Bachelor of Social Work etc

18 January 2012

MiCBT Foundation Course : Auckland April 2012
20/20 Vision: ASWEAS Review

17 January 2012

The Code of Ethics has been moved to Publications
Submission on EEO in the Aged Care Sector

10 January 2012

The World Congress Conference Invitation click here

National Sources

fiona — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:24:55 +0000

Govt Agencies

Social Workers Registration Board: Register of Registered Social Workers
Office for the Community & Voluntary Sectorhttp://www.ocvs.govt.nz/publications/newsletter/index.html
Ministry of Women’s Affairs – Panui
http://www.mwa.govt.nz/news-and-pubs/publications/panui/

Social Work Now

Social Work Now is the professional practice journal of Child, Youth and Family and is published three times a year (April, August and December). Its focus is on articles about social work practice and theory as they relate to children, young people, families and whanau.

http://www.cyf.govt.nz/about-us/publications/social-work-now.html

International Links

fiona — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:23:07 +0000

ANZASW is a member organisation of the International Federation of Social Workers.

The IFSW is a global organisation striving for social justice, human rights and social development through the development of social work, best practices and international cooperation between social workers and their professional organisations.

ANZASW has representatives who participate in the work of the IFSW and in this way ANZASW participates in the global development of the profession.

You can obtain further information about the work of the IFSW by visiting their website www.ifsw.org

IFSW Secretary General appointment - IFSW announcement 25 June 2011
Download Powerpoint Presentation from IFSW President Gary Bailey

Family Court Review

fiona — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:30:42 +0000

In April 2011 the Government directed the Ministry of Justice to undertake a review of the Family Court.The Family Court deals with families and children at highly stressful and sometimes risky times in their lives. It is vital it operates effectively so all involved can safely and securely move on with their lives.The review’s aim is to ensure that the Court is sustainable, efficient, cost-effective, and responsive to those people who need access to its services – particularly children and vulnerable people. It will also ensure that the processes of the Family Court are straightforward and its decisions are fair, timely, and durable.

http://www.justice.govt.nz/policy/justice-system-improvements/family-court-review

Green Paper for Vulnerable Childrem

fiona — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:28:57 +0000

Green Paper for Vulnerable Children

“The Government’s vision for children is that every child thrives, belong, and achieves. Most NZ children live this vision with the support of their parents, and family and whanau. About 15% of NZ children are at risk of not doing well. The Government is concerned about these children and they are the focus of the green paper.”A ‘Green Paper’ is a discussion document that outlines ideas a government wants to test with the public before making decisions. The Green Paper outlines a number of ideas on how to improve leadership for vulnerable children, some policy changes and some changes to how services are delivered. This is an opportunity for members to contribute their views on how to best meet the needs of vulnerable children. ANZASW will be making a submission that reflects the views of the membership while recognising that the membership is made up of a number of distinct stakeholder groups. Branches, Roopu and Interest Groups and workplace groups are all encouraged to discuss the Green Paper in preparation to contributing to the ANZASW submission. Contributing to the ANZASW submission does not prevent members making individual submissions. For more information visit http://www.childrensactionplan.govt.nz/