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.
Today we recognise Close the Gap Day 2026 and this year’s theme, “Community Voices: The Pathway to Justice, Equality and Healing.” Community Work Australia is committed to strengthening culturally respectful practice across the sector.
#CloseTheGap#CommunityWork
Today on International Women’s Day, we recognise the women who strengthen our communities - many working in roles that remain undervalued and underpaid. To #BalanceTheScales, we must ensure that community work is properly recognised.
#IWD2026#BalanceTheScales#CommunityWork
The Australian Journal of Community Work – Volume 4 (2024–2025) is now published.
You can read and download the full edition on our website for free here: https://t.co/kGN8feZRV7
#CommunityWork#AJCW
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: https://t.co/kiqFE2JRU8
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: https://t.co/ZqW8BwUidO
@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. https://t.co/LJR6esFJle
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: https://t.co/eWHFXGUvs7
The volunteer management Knowledge Base launched this month! This is an ongoing national collaboration to organise the best resources in one place, to support your volunteering programs. We welcome feedback to improve and grow the resources over time.
https://t.co/tcEmPvqLQb
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 https://t.co/uMpVIaPE7H to celebrate human rights advocates in our communities.
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 https://t.co/ToEM2gYRdh
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 https://t.co/ToEM2gYRdh
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: https://t.co/wcK1cY9uZ3
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. https://t.co/wcK1cY9uZ3
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!
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.