WHO WE ARE
The Australian Council of Heads of Social Work Education (The Council) is the leading body for social work education dedicated to achieving excellence and innovation in social work pedagogy, and promoting leading edge social work research.
Through our work we are committed to the development of a fair and just society that supports the achievement of human aspiration and empowers those affected by inequality. Our aim is to create a dynamic and vibrant social work profession through innovative teaching, rigorous research, and transformative engagement with communities. The breadth and quality of our social work programs provides a firm foundation for future leadership.
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OUR MISSION
Promote Innovation
Promote innovation in the delivery of quality social work education and provide ‘thought leadership’ that promotes an innovative and sustainable academic workforce that will shape the future of the social work discipline.
Read moreData Analysis
Collate data on social work education across Australia to inform and monitor the
delivery of social work programs strengthening links with regulating bodies within the discipline nationally and internationally.
Spearhead Change
Spearhead the exchange of information and ideas to promote collaboration within the discipline and across allied professions.
Read moreCOUNCIL PROJECTS
Council responses to the HESP report recommendations: 13 June 2018
Background In 2017, the final report relating to professional accreditation (commissioned by the Department of Education and Training) was released . The report considered 1 the extent and scope of higher education accreditation practices in Australia. The HESP recommended: That the government consider requiring professional accreditation bodies to only assess or raise matters that are read moreACHSWE Capacity Building Project
Since 2013 the council has been undertaking a student data collection project. The aim of the project is for members to have access to information about student numbers in accredited Social Work programs across Australia.
read moreACHSWE Data Collection
Since 2013 the council has been undertaking a student data collection project. The aim of the project is for members to have access to information about student numbers in accredited Social Work programs across Australia.
read moreASWEAS Review
The Council is committed to an outcome-focused curriculum that enables and empowers programs to demonstrate how they would meet specified AASW graduate attributes.
read moreARC Engagement & Impact Submission
The Council is a body representing the Heads of all Social Work Schools across the country and their staff. As such, we bring to the table the combined expertise of Social Work academics across the nation.
read moreLATEST NEWS
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A Letter of Serious Concern regarding the release of the ASWEAS
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Council statement in support of ceasefire in Gaza
February 28, 2024