ISSN 1329-0282 NATIONAL ABN 93 008 576 010 bulletinNEWSLETTER OF THE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS • VOLUME 21 ISSUE 3 • SPRING 2011 Oranges and Sunshine The College: welcome to the Foundation Director: p9 New CPD requirements: p12 Social Work Education Standards Review: p13 Vale Connie Benn: p27 Oranges and Sunshine film review: p28 Clients with Mortgage Problems? ASIC's new Mortgage Stress campaign encourages people to take early action to resolve their financial problems The MoneySmart website www.moneysmart.gov.au provides tools, advice and videos to help consumers understand their options and find other sources of help such as financial counsellors To order brochures on dealing with mortgage problems about what people can do if they are having mortgage problems contact 1300 300 630. "Spot the signs – get back on track" Mental health Have it all. social workers Growing opportunities for experienced Nowow recruiting for expanding g forr social workers in Queensland.enslandnsland. mental health servservices rv Queensland Health hospitals are expandingg throughout the across the statstate. e. state. As Australia’s largest healthcare provider,vider, experienced social workers are wanted to join our growingng teamteam.. “I love our relaxed lifestyle, away from the big city. It’s just right for us. Professionally, I have access to many resources and experienced clinicians who are more than happy to share their knowledge with me; and the supportive working environment is great!” John Lumb, Social Worker Work For Us Search for jobs or submit your Expression of Interest online today: AH020611-2 AASW www.health.qld.gov.au/allied Contents Contents Features Regular articles Australian College of Social Work: National President’s Report: Now open for applications. ..................................................9 A time for personal reflection .................................................5 Your Professional Development, Your CPD Program – Letters to the Editor ..........................................................21 Let’s work together! .............................................................. 12 AASW Member Benefits ...................................................29 ASWEAS Review: Consultations now open ........................ 13 Product order form ............................................................30 The AASW Budget 2011–2012 .......................................... 14 Election 2011 – your chance to shape the AASW’s future ... 16 Fair Pay rally ........................................................................ 17 Victim support integral to prosecutions: National Conference told ................................................................... 18 The AASW’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) .................. 19 Horizon Career Centre Member survey .................................................................... 19 Articulating our strengths .................................................... 22 Are you a social worker, looking for locum work? Horizon Career Centre – website relaunched ...................... 23 Advertise your capabilities and availability on Horizon – only $50 + GST for AASW members Mental Health Council of Australia ..................................... 25 – $250 + GST for non-members – advertisement is for one year. Obituary: Concetta (Connie) Benn....................................... 27 www.horizonemployment.com.au Ph. 1300 731 314 Movie review: Oranges and Sunshine .................................. 28 >>> don’t miss out >>> Find out more about the AASW’s activities. Direct Debit for Make sure we have your correct email address and that we have permission to contact you. 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