From Fragility to Fortitude: COSW Policy Forum 2025

Date:

13 September 2025 - 13 September 2025

Time:

6:00PM NZST - 7:30PM NZST

The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) invites colleagues and partners to join its 2025 Annual Policy Forum on Saturday, 13 September 2025.

DECULT Voices: Raising cult awareness in Aotearoa

Date:

16 September 2025 - 16 September 2025

Time:

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Join us for an exclusive documentary screening of DECULT VOICES – BEYOND BELIEF and live discussion. Come listen to survivor stories, deepen your awareness and learn how to support their healing.

Aotearoa New Zealand Social Workers' Day 2025

Date:

17 September 2025 - 17 September 2025

Time:

All day

Aotearoa New Zealand Social Workers' Day is a fantastic day to celebrate and highlight the incredible mahi social workers do throughout the motu. 

Aotearoa Social Workers' Day - Celebrating Social Work in Aotearoa Seminar

Date:

17 September 2025 - 17 September 2025

Time:

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Exploring the benefit of social workers working with vulnerable youth within the Alternative Education space.

Participation Criteria: The criteria for participation are that you are a registered social worker with the SWRB with a minimum of two years’ experience in a social service organization.

Phase 2: Exploring the experiences of social workers in FASD practice in Aotearoa New Zealand

Registered social workers in New Zealand (either full or provisional) and aged 18 or over are eligible to take part in this study.

Exploring how practitioners facilitate misogynistic attitudes/beliefs with male clients in a group facilitation context

Participation Criteria: The criteria for participation are that you are currently employed in an organisation that is involved with group facilitation in the fields of practice of family violence and/or sexual violence.

Exploring Job Crafting Strategies Among Healthcare Practitioners: A Qualitative Study on Managing Emotional Labour and Enhancing Resilience

Participation Criteria: Registered Social Workers with at least two years of experience who are currently employed in New Zealand and work on the front line, providing direct care and support to the community.