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Professional organisations

Professional organisations are useful sources of authoritative, discipline-specific information and can provide access to news, reports, professional codes, standards, and guidelines. Some organisations allow student memberships so you can access additional quality resources that focus on your professional area and begin to build your professional network.

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
The AASW is the professional body for social workers in Australia.
Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)
The national body for community work practitioners in Australia.
Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS)
ACOSS is a national body for the community services sector in Australia.
International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)
IFSW is a global organisation, working for social justice, human rights, and social development through the promotion of social work, best practice models, and the facilitation of international cooperation.
Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS)
QCOSS is the peak body for the social service sector in Queensland.

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