Walking in Two Worlds: Exploring Identity in Social Work Practice and Supervision

Date:

14 July 2026 - 14 July 2026

Time:

12.00pm - 1:00pm

Our identities shape how we see the world, engage with others, and practice as Social Workers. In this reflective webinar, Walking in Two Worlds, Suzanne will share her ongoing journey of identity reclamation, being Māori while growing up in Ao Pakeha, and the impact on her practice.

Hui Whakawhanaungatanga – a -Tinana

Date:

15 July 2026 - 15 July 2026

Time:

12.00pm - 2.00pm

He karanga tēnei to all Tangata Whenua members of ANZASW in Whangarei on the 15th July . Come to a Tangata Whenua Hui. This is an opportunity to whakawhanaungatanga, strengthen networks, and share kōrero over a shared kai.

Oro: Restoring Mauri and sustaining Indigenous Leadership

Date:

16 July 2026 - 16 July 2026

Time:

12.00pm - 1:00pm

Living with Huntington’s Disease in New Zealand and social work support

Date:

21 July 2026 - 21 July 2026

Time:

12.00pm - 1:00pm

This webinar offers an accessible overview of Huntington’s Disease, its progression, and how it is situated within Aotearoa’s health system. Participants will learn about key support networks, what effective care looks like across the HD journey, and considerations for residential care.

A unified voice for social work in Aotearoa

JOINT STATEMENT BY THE AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKER (ANZASW), THE TANGATA WHENUA SOCIAL WORKERS ASSOCIATION (TWSWA) AND THE COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND (CSWEANZ)

Home is the Machine for Everything

Participation Criteria : I am inviting you to participate in my research if you meet the following criteria: You are: • A registered social worker who is actively practicing • Working within a group living environment as a social worker for at least three years

Statement from Sharyn Roberts, President, Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers: Venezuela earthquakes

Today, we acknowledge with deep sadness the tragic loss of life and the widespread devastation caused by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.

How Mental Health Service Environments Impact Client Empowerment, and Recovery in Aotearoa New Zealand

Participation Criteria : The participants in this study were mental health practitioners with professional experience working within mental health services in Aotearoa New Zealand. Social workers were specifically targeted due to their important role within recovery-oriented mental health practice and their involvement in advocacy, empowerment, and holistic care. To participate in the study, individuals were required to meet the following inclusion criteria: • Be currently practising or have recent experience working within mental health services in Aotearoa New Zealand. • Be registered social workers or practitioners associated with mental health service provision. • Be over 18 years of age. • Be able to communicate effectively in English. • Be willing to participate in a recorded online interview. These criteria ensured that participants possessed relevant knowledge and experience related to the research topic.