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Reflecting on 2024: a year of progress and preparation

As the year draws to a close, we are proud to reflect on the incredible strides Community Work Australia has made in advancing our services,…

ACWA’s name is changing to Community Work Australia

The Australian Community Workers Association Limited (ACWA) is delighted to share that it is changing its name to Community Work Australia Limited, trading as Community…

Holiday closure

As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank everyone who played a part, big or small, in Community Work Australia’s work…

New evidence requirements

As of 1 February 2024, Community Work Australia is updating its document requirements for membership and skills assessment related applications. To apply for membership or…

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Climbing the career ladder

‘One profession, many occupations.’ You may have heard us say this before and that’s because it sums up the drawcard of community work; once you’re…

Holiday closure

As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank everyone who played a part, big or small, in Community Work Australia’s work…

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Community Work Australia expands skills assessing role

The Australian Government has selected Community Work Australia as the skills assessing authority for the occupation Aged or Disabled Carer ANZSCO 423111. This means Community…

How to answer behavioural interview questions

Preparation is key when it comes to job interviews. There are many articles on the internet to help you nail the basics, but we want…

Create your own CPD plan

Learn how to audit your skills and create a training plan that meets your needs.

We need community workers, now more than ever

Like most of you, our plans for 2020 were disrupted by COVID-19. Earlier this year, we were set to launch a multimedia campaign promoting careers…

Pursuing community work when you have a criminal record

‘Applicants must be willing to undergo a national police check as a condition of employment.’ You’ll see this note, or something similar, many times during…