Community Work Australia @AuCommunityWork
Community Work Australia is the peak body for the profession, striving to bring about a fair and just society by elevating professional and ethical practice. communitywork.org.au Australia Joined April 2012-
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Out with the old, in with the new! The Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) is delighted to share that it is changing its name to Community Work Australia. Learn more: communitywork.org.au/acwas-name-is-…
Several @TheMatilda_USyd researchers were asked for their advice on how to prepare yourself for an answer of ‘no, I’m not okay' when reaching out to family, friends and workmates to check in on their mental health Read their responses here: hubs.li/Q022bqY90 @ruokday
Happy birthday Ask LOIS!🎂Ask LOIS is a free legal online information service for NSW community workers who are responding to women with legal needs. Run by @womenslegalnsw, this invaluable service is celebrating 40 years. asklois.org.au
Registrations are now open for Queensland's leading professional development day for community workers. We hope to see you at WellSkills 2023:
#WCDC2023 presenter Sheena Lindholm reflects on the conference youtu.be/cqnDaaD19d8 via @YouTube @IACD_global @jederinstitute @AuCommunityWork @communityfirstd @chlgroup @CatalyseNz
It's e-news time! In today's edition we share an exciting announcement about ACWA's future as well as Australia's first National Wellbeing Framework, upskilling opportunities, practice resources and more. Subscribe for future editions: acwa.org.au/subscribe/
Managers of Volunteers, this one's for you. @VolunteeringWA has a new one-stop shop to support your practice:
Managers of Volunteers, this one's for you. @VolunteeringWA has a new one-stop shop to support your practice:
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Australian Human Rights Awards held by @AusHumanRights. Human rights play an important role in reducing stigma and discrimination. Nominate here bit.ly/3DozjhH to celebrate human rights advocates in our communities.
Do you work for a community-based NFP org? Help contribute to this important research, the more responses the better:
Do you work for a community-based NFP org? Help contribute to this important research, the more responses the better:
I am undertaking a national survey investigating the connection between community development and sustainable development. If you are a not-for-profit agency or social enterprise in Australia, I encourage you to complete this survey d1i9f9kd0qb.typeform.com/to/fb2BAKsJ
It's time for another e-news. In today's edition we cover child safety, support for people not ready to talk, how to refine your case notes and much more. Become a subscriber: acwa.org.au/subscribe/
Heard about us at #WCDC2023 but not sure how we can help? Start by subscribing (for free) to our monthly e-news. It will give you a snapshot of what we get up to and includes a wrap-up of community sector news, resources and the research. acwa.org.au/subscribe/
Amongst the hustle and bustle of #WCDC2023, we held a special general meeting of ACWA members. Thank you to all who attended - it was lovely to meet you in person (and see some smiling faces via Zoom)
And that's a wrap for #WCDC2023! We have had an amazing time here in Darwin mingling with change makers, decision makers and budding community workers. We are off for some well-earned rest and we hope you are too. See you next time!
Our Marketplace is amazing 🤩 Make sure you get there before we finish the #WCDC2023! Songlines Arts | @NLC_74 | CLC | @InterplayProj | @communityfirstd | @yes23au | @starwinmgt | @chlgroup | @AuCommunityWork | @jederinstitute #FromTheEdge #Darwin #IACD
Last call for #WCDC2023 delegates: today is your final chance to grab your free sticker and help us reach our goal of getting one into the hands of every practitioner at the conference. Swing by the ACWA marketplace booth🙂
It's Day 3 of #WCDC2023 and that means it's your last chance to visit our marketplace booth. Grab a free sticker, chat to our friendly team or take a copy of ACWA's journal for the✈️home.
Welcome to Day 2 of the #WCDC2023! Opening plenary is going well, with another half hr to go until Morning Tea. Morning tea will be served in the Marketplace, in the Hall on Ground floor & outside the Waterfront Rooms on Level 2. #CommunityDevelopment #IACD #FromTheEdge #Darwin
ACWA takes the main stage at @wcdc2023! Our President Nick Toonen and CEO Jesu Jacob began Day 2 with a special welcome to all delegates.
Good morning! As we gear up for a big day, we have a couple of reminders: - There is no pre-booking for any sessions during #WCDC2023 - Stay hydrated! - The Marketplace will be open all day in the Hall on Ground floor! #CommunityDevelopment #IACD #FromTheEdge #Darwin

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