ANZASW Webinars

20-23 February 2017

Social Justice Webinar Series

To mark World Day of Social Justice on Monday 20th ANZASW are presenting a series of webinars that focus on Social Justice issues for Social Work.

06-07 March 2017

Children’s Day Webinar Series

To mark National Children’s day on Sun 5th March ANZASW are presenting a series of webinars that focus on models, research and programmes that focus on improving outcomes for children.

20-24 March 2017

Environmental Social Work Webinar Series

To mark World Social Work Day on Tuesday 21st March, ANZASW is presenting a series of webinars that focus on Environmental Social Work and the impact of climate change on marginalised communities.

3-6 April  2017

Health Webinar Series

To mark World Health Day on Friday 7th April, ANZASW is presenting a series of interesting and valuable webinars that focus on Health. Topics this week include an overview of a psychological tool that is useful for working with people going through grief and loss; the application of research on older men with haemophilia to social work practice in the field of health care, disability, gerontology and general social work; the provision of a competency framework for social workers in the health setting; and an introduction to The Fono, a Pacific Island integrated health service addressing the social barriers which lead to poor health outcomes for Pasifka..

18-20 April 2017

Self Care Webinar Series

Social work is a profession that is about supporting others, advocating for change, and promoting social justice. We do this in a myriad of different ways and working in a variety of settings. At times this important work can take precedence over our own health and wellbeing, despite our best intentions to prevent this occurring.  In this webinar series we are offered the opportunity to consider why self-care is an important issue for social workers, identify compassion fatigue and hear what can help buffer the negative impacts of our work.  We will also be given the tools to challenge the “Drama Triangle” that can impact on our workplace environments.

8-11 May 2017

Working with Families Webinar Series

Social work with families takes place in a myriad of ways. This series provides us with presentations from some of the leaders and innovators from within our peer group.  Join us live to challenge yourself and expand your practice ideas.

19-22 June 2017

Refugee/Migrant Webinar Series

Social work with refugees and migrants requires developing an understanding of cultural differences, practice knowledge in trauma informed care, and skills around assisting families into settling in to a new country and new community. This series provides us with presentations from skilled and knowledgeable researchers as well as those at the coal face of meeting the needs of refugees and migrants.

3-6 July 2017

Domestic Violence Webinar Series

New Zealand domestic violence statistics make sobering reading. Social Work in this area requires developing an understanding of the causes and symptoms of family violence alongside societal and cultural norms that allow violence to continue. This series provides us with presentations from current research and those at the coal face of meeting the needs of the mostly women and children this issue impacts.

9-10 August 2017

Matauranga Māori Webinar Series

Does the process of decolonisation and the experiences of Māori social workers and Māori social work students interest you?  Have you heard about Whakatauki cards?  These engaging webinars will offer insight and tools to use in your work and personal professional development.

25-28 September 2017

Aotearoa/NZ Workers Webinar Conference Week

There are 8 webinars in total covering a wide range of topics including: Strength Based counselling, Ethical frameworks in animal-assisted social service, Key debates in child protection decision-making and Six Tips on how to flourish in Social Work.

16-19 October 2017

Mental Health Webinar Series

These topics are: a presentation from Werry Workforce (yet to be titled), Climbing every mountain: Active activism in response to our mental health crisis and Supporting Parents Healthy Children (COPMIA) Initiative.

06-08 November 2017

Working with Men Webinar Series

These topics cover: ‘Developing respectful, healthy and happy men’ presented by Garth Baker. also ‘Focus on Fathers: Enhancing support for fathers through parenting programmes’, presented by Lisa Glynn of  Werry Workforce Wharaurau and a presentation from Ken McMaster titled ‘Are we there yet: Engaging with men in behaviour change’.

If you would like to register for these webinars please follow the link above and select the webinar/s you wish to attend.