INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
NAVIGATING A CHANGING WORLD: EMPOWERING MINDS AND TRANSFORMING LIVES
The 10th ICSWHMH aims to foster robust connections globally among social workers and professional associations. The AASW acknowledges the critical contributions of social workers and allied health professionals. With a shared commitment to social work practice, social justice, and human rights, this event presents a unique opportunity for practitioners, academics, researchers, and students to exchange knowledge and experiences. We invite you to visit the AASW website to learn more about this transformative event and how you can participate.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
DR CINDY BLACKSTOCK
Executive Director, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, Canada
A member of the Gitxsan First Nation, Cindy is honoured to serve as the Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and a professor at McGill University’s School of Social Work. She has over 30 years of experience working in child welfare and Indigenous children’s rights and has published on topics relating to reconciliation, Indigenous theory, First Nations child welfare and human rights.
DR MICHAEL UNGAR
Director, Resilience Research Centre, Canada
Michael Ungar, Ph.D., is a Family Therapist and Professor of Social Work at Dalhousie University where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience. His research on resilience around the world and across cultures has made him the number one ranked Social Work scholar in the world, with numerous educational institutions, government agencies, and not-for-profits relying on his research and clinical work to guide their approaches to nurturing child, family, organizational and community wellbeing under stress.
A/PROF HEATHER BOETTO
Associate Professor, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Heather Boetto is a distinguished expert in the field of Environmental Social Work, also known as EcoSocial Work and Green Social Work. Her extensive knowledge of this area centres around helping people establish and maintain a balanced and diverse ecosystem. Heather’s Keynote presentation will explore the global systemic shifts shaping the future of social work, including geopolitical tensions, technological acceleration, demographic reorganisation, and climate change.
PROF TOM CALMA
Professor Tom Calma is an Aboriginal Elder from the Kungarakan tribal group and a member of the Iwaidja and Woolwonga tribal groups in the NT and he lives on Ngunnawal country in Canberra. Graduating in social work and community development in 1978 he has a long and distinguished career in academia, public service bureaucracy, social justice and community development.
1000+ DELEGATES REGISTERED
The map above showcases the countries from which delegates will be coming to the 10th ICSWHMH, this is your chance to build meaningful connections, share insights and collaborate with social workers on a global stage.
About AASW
The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is the professional body for social workers in Australia. As well as representing and supporting social workers in their essential work, we set the benchmarks for professional education and practice in social work. Read More.
Welcome from the AASW CEO
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to welcome each of you as we embark on the 10th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health (10th ICSWHMH). This event takes advantage of being a hybrid experience, wherever you are and in the vibrant city of Melbourne.
Hosting over 600 national and international delegates, this Conference provides a unique platform to exchange insights on the current challenges and trends in the social work sector. I look forward to forging new connections, learning from leading experts, and exploring the latest ideas available.
IN PERSON REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
In-person registrations are now closed however you can still register for the online event.
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Opportunities to support the 10th ICSWHMH are available. Find out more about our Sponsorship & Exhibition packages today.
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