Welcome to Australian & New Zealand Social Work & Welfare Education & Research (ANZSWWER)

A leading voice for progressive and high-quality social work and welfare education and research in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

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ANZSWWER, an independent commentator on social work and welfare education

ANZSWWER is a leading voice and independent commentator on progressive and high quality social work and welfare education and research across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. ANZSWWER encourages membership from social work, human services and welfare educators, field supervisors, practitioners, researchers and students in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Together we work towards sustainable, quality and world class social work, research and welfare education through our networking, national and international relationships, our journal, annual symposiums and the recognition of achievements in the field.

Advances in Social Work and Welfare Education is a peer-reviewed journal published twice a year. Our Journal has recently moved to open access and is available HERE. All journal articles are also available through the Informit database.

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Our Research

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Advances in Social Work and Welfare Education

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ANZSWWER Research Awards

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Symposium & Events

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New Voices in Social Work Research

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ANZSWWER relies on the support of institutional and individual memberships to publish the journal, hold annual symposiums, grant awards and ensure an independent voice in education. We cannot do it without you. Be part of this growing group of progressive colleagues who work together to tackle the issues and interests of social work and social welfare.

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Field Education Research project

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Save the Dates!

ANZSWWER 2024 Symposium and NFEN Day dates are 18-20 November 2024! More information to be …

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Invitation to participate in Global Social Workers’ Survey

Are you a Social Worker? If so, you are invited to participate in the Biggest …

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Planning is well underway for #ANZSWWER2024 - kindly hosted by the University of Otago this year! Call for abstracts coming soon but do get the date in your diaries now. The year is flying by!

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The Call for Papers for the 16th European Sociological Association Conference IS OPEN

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NFEN

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The National Field Education Network is a sub-committee of the Australian & New Zealand Social Work and Welfare Education and Research whose purpose is to advance social work education, practice and research. Our mission is to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.

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Research

Are you interested in seeking access to the ANZSWWER membership to invite research participation? ANZSWWER can promote and disseminate appropriate requests for research participants to our members.

Journal

The Advances in Social Work & Welfare Education journal aims to showcase material which is of relevance to social work, welfare and community development educators in trans-Tasman and international contexts and, where applicable, to link this with international social work concerns.

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Awards

Each year ANZSWWER recognises the achievements and commitment of it’s members by presenting awards to people who stand out for their contributions to the field.

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Together we work towards sustainable, quality and world class social work and welfare education through networking, national and international relationships, our journal, annual symposium and the recognition of achievements in the field.

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ANZSWWER acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Australians and the custodians of the lands and waters on which we meet. We recognise the footprint of this land as a place of learning. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.  We pay respect to their ancient living cultures that are unique, valued and connected to their lands, sun, wind and waters.