Welcome

We are the professional association for all paid and unpaid human services workers in Australia regardless of their occupational title or educational background. 

Our 3 main functions are:

1. Membership and continuing professional education for human service practitioners, students and volunteers.

2. Approval of community services related courses across Australia.

3. Department of Immigration and Citizenship approved assessing authority for people wishing to migrate to Australia under the occupation of Welfare Worker.

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News

Attention ACWA members: It is time to renew your membership! - 21/02/12

New Member Benefits Program

This year we...

NT Job vacancy at Department of Justice - 15/02/12

Clinician
Professional 3...

A win for Australia’s Community Workers - 01/02/12

Australian Community Workers Association CEO Ms Lynda Ford...

A message from your National President - 18/01/12

In early September ACWA held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in...

Treasury consultation on governance arrangements in the not-for-profit sector - 05/01/12

The Government is seeking input into the governance arrangements...

Update regarding English language requirements - 22/12/11

English Language Requirements – Both Academic and General...

ACWAs Great Debate - outcome revealed - 22/12/11

ACWAs Great Debate Outcome – Provisional Assessment...

November 2011 Communique from The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transfer of OOHC to the NGO sector - 02/12/11

The Ministerial Advisory Group has released their November...

Applications are now open for the School for Social Entrepreneurs Incubator Program - 02/12/11

The School for Social Entrepreneurs are offering up to 60 social...

ACWA - Treasury Definition of Charity Consultation Paper Survey - 16/11/11

Thank you for your interest in this survey.

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Attention ACWA members: It is time to renew your membership! - 21/02/12

New Member Benefits Program

This year we...

NT Job vacancy at Department of Justice - 15/02/12

Clinician
Professional 3...

A win for Australia’s Community Workers - 01/02/12

Australian Community Workers Association CEO Ms Lynda Ford...

A message from your National President - 18/01/12

In early September ACWA held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in...

Treasury consultation on governance arrangements in the not-for-profit sector - 05/01/12

The Government is seeking input into the governance arrangements...

Update regarding English language requirements - 22/12/11

English Language Requirements – Both Academic and General...

ACWAs Great Debate - outcome revealed - 22/12/11

ACWAs Great Debate Outcome – Provisional Assessment...

November 2011 Communique from The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transfer of OOHC to the NGO sector - 02/12/11

The Ministerial Advisory Group has released their November...

Applications are now open for the School for Social Entrepreneurs Incubator Program - 02/12/11

The School for Social Entrepreneurs are offering up to 60 social...

ACWA - Treasury Definition of Charity Consultation Paper Survey - 16/11/11

Thank you for your interest in this survey.

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Australian Community Workers Association Inc (formerly Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers)

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