Big plans for 2020
Our focus for the next 12 months will be on building the identity and public recognition of community work as a skilled profession in Australia.
We have produced a suite of multimedia resources to be rolled out in 2020, including:
• A video which promotes the profession
• A careers guide for young people
• A jobs matrix which differentiates professions/roles
• An infographic snapshot of professional life
We have also launched the Australian Community Workers Foundation scholarship fund.
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Bi-partisan support for Australia’s unsung heroes
This week, Australian politicians at all levels will come out to support the tens of thousands of community worker professionals in their electorates, as part of the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) 50th birthday celebrations.
“These are some of Australia’s most dedicated quiet achievers,” said Mr Jesu Jacob, National Operations Manager of ACWA. “Many Australians would have met a community worker in the course of their lives but wouldn’t know that they’re part of a single, very dedicated and hard-working profession.”
Politicians across the country are asked to acknowledge the important work of community workers in supporting some of Australia’s most vulnerable people. Read more
