Pre-migration assessments

The Australian Community Workers Association is the authorised relevant assessing authority for the assessment of overseas-qualified welfare workers applying to migrate to Australia.

Who is a Welfare Worker?

A welfare worker is a person who, through professional training and field education, has the requisite values, attitudes, knowledge and skills to work autonomously, or with a team, in a social welfare agency or program intended to promote, relieve or restore the social functioning of individuals, families, social groups or larger communities.

You can apply for an assessment if you:

• have completed study in Australia and want to use your qualifications for the purposes of applying for permanent residency in Australia
• have completed study outside Australia and want to use your qualifications for the purposes of applying for permanent residency in Australia

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Recent Changes

We are now offering additional services in response to recent changes in Immigration Policy:

• Work experience advice for DIAC points test.
• Ability for previous clients to obtain a copy of original skills assessment application submitted to ACWA when requested by DIAC.
• Ability for clients with expired Skills Assessment Certificates to obtain current certificates* in order to apply for Regional or Employer Sponsored Visas.

* Conditions Apply