With the move to the COVID-19 Protection Framework on 3 December 2021, SWRB expects all external visitors to be fully vaccinated and to be able to produce their Vaccine Pass. Our building landlords have confirmed that they require all visitors and contractors to have a valid Vaccine Pass to enter the premises. In addition, the SWRB expects to follow the advice laid out in the Public… Read more »
Author: Patrick
Onboard newsletter – November 2021
He ara pūkenga, he ara tauwhiro, hei whakamana mātā waka. Tēnā koutou katoa, Our whakataukī continues to shape us and underpin our development as a modern regulator. He ara pūkenga. Knowledge and being evidence-based are essential to our role, whether in workforce planning, enhancing the professionalism of social workers, or as a regulator – ensuring… Read more »
SWRB Fees and Disciplinary Levy: Consultation on change proposals 2021/22
The Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) is undertaking consultation on proposals to change our fees and the disciplinary levy for social workers in Aotearoa. Consultation for changes to the SWRB fees and disciplinary levy closed at 5pm on 1 December 2021. Information about the consultation You may still access information about the consultation proposals below…. Read more »
Social Workers Registration Board Ministerial Appointment – Applications close 26 November (revised date)
The Minister of Social Development (the Minister) is seeking nominations for a Registered Social Worker member to the Social Workers Registration Board. Functions of the Social Workers Registration Board: The Board’s functions, as set out in the Social Workers Registration Act 2003 include: managing the registration of social workers in New Zealand reviewing complaints about… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – October 2021
Kei ngā ringa raupā o te whānau, kei ngā tauwhiro o te whakaaro nui, tēnā anō tatou katoa!To calloused hands working with whānau, to our valued social workers and those committed to the profession, greetings to you all! The SWRB has recently received a number of queries regarding social workers posting about Covid-19 vaccinations on… Read more »
Onboard newsletter – September 2021
Hei piripiri, hei mokimoki, kei ngā manu tukutuku, Tēnā rā tatou katoa! As New Zealand continues to transition down Alert levels and we enter the promise of spring, we are filled with cautious optimism recognising people’s patience and commitment to everyone’s health and safety. We want to express our support, especially for those in Auckland… Read more »
SWRB’s Response to Kahu Aroha Report
He ara pūkenga, he ara Tauwhiro, hei whakamana mātā wakaThe many pathways of knowledge, the many pathways of social work, upholding the dignity of all The SWRB would like to acknowledge the report from the Ministerial Advisory Board into Oranga Tamariki, and to offer support for the recommendations on its social work workforce. The Kahu… Read more »
Onboard: Special Edition – Response to Kahu Aroha Report
He ara pūkenga, he ara Tauwhiro, hei whakamana mātā wakaThe many pathways of knowledge, the many pathways of social work, upholding the dignity of all Tēnā koutou, The SWRB would like to acknowledge the report from the Ministerial Advisory Board into Oranga Tamariki, and to offer support for the recommendations on its social work workforce…. Read more »
NZ Social Workers’ Day 2021
Kei ngā ringa raupā o te whānau, kei ngā Tauwhiro o te whakaaronui Kia ora mai rā koutou katoa! On this New Zealand Social Workers’ Day, the SWRB would like to say ‘Ngā mihi’ to all social workers for the amazing mahi you do every day for tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities. In what has… Read more »
Ministry of Health Advice for community allied health
As Aotearoa transitions through Alert Levels, we must continue to protect each other, reduce risk and prevent transmission of COVID-19. The Ministry of Health has provided general advice and level-specific guidelines for those working in the community allied health sector. You can find information on their website here.
