Intersections of Faith and Abuse: A study of Samoan social work practitioners’ insights into family violence.

10 October 2024

• Are you a social worker working with Samoan clients?
• I invite you to participate in my research project exploring the intersection of faith and abuse in family violence within the Samoan community.
• I am conducting individual talanoa sessions.
• I am looking to recruit a total of four participants from Auckland.
• To be eligible, participants must be a Samoan social worker, have experience in the family violence sector, and reside in Auckland.

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Kaihautū appointment at ANZASW

30 September 2024

We are proud to announce the appointment of Lisa King as ANZASW’s Kaihautū, effective from 7 October 2024.

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ANZASW calls for The Treaty Principles Bill to be withdrawn immediately

17 September 2024

The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers call on the Prime Minister to withdraw his party’s support for the divisive and damaging Treaty Principles Bill.

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Social Work Field Educator Self-Care in Aotearoa New Zealand

17 September 2024

The invitation to participate in this research study is extended to Aotearoa based registered social workers who have a minimum of two years practice experience and who have supervised a social work student in the role of field educator at any Aotearoa tertiary institution during the past twelve months.

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DNA testing: Bringing a whānau together

06 November 2024

From time to time, social workers support whānau who are undergoing DNA testing. This can be a very stressful time – do you know what’s involved for whānau? Join us for this webinar led by Dr Amanda Dixon-Mciver.

Navigating two worlds: Strategies for amplifying Indigenous youth leadership with the support of adult allies

12 November 2024

Are you a true advocate for the youth in your community? Are you genuinely integrating youth voice into your practice, or is it merely something you're checking off a list? Are you meeting youth where they are, or are you still upholding traditional expectations of social work? If any of these questions give you pause, this presentation is for you. Dr Landon Chinen will be speaking from a Hawaiʻian perspective.

Westgate Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, Social Worker Networking Event

21 November 2024

Come connect with other social workers and ANZASW over drinks and nibbles.

Building Bridges: Cultural connection and wellbeing for Pacific youth

04 December 2024

Kayla Fatima Schwalger, advocate, youth mentor, and co-founder of Tapasā - Navigating Futures, leads this webinar offering practical tools for social workers to better understand and support Pasifika youth.

Ōtautahi/Christchurch Social Worker Networking Event

04 December 2024

Come connect with other social workers and ANZASW over drinks and nibbles.