Find out about the differences between the SWRB, the regulator, and ANZASW, the professional body.
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| Established by the Social Workers Registration Act 2003 | Established in 1964 under the Incorporated Societies Act (1908) |
| Is accountable to the Minister of Social Development and Parliament | Is accountable to members |
| Provides a voice for the public | Provides an independent voice for social workers |
| Increases the professionalism of social workers | Supports social workers & the social work profession |
| Purpose | Purpose |
| Protects the safety of the public by ensuring social workers are: • Competent to practice • Accountable for their practice • Fit to practice Supports social workers by operating the regulatory framework in a way that’s transparent and accountable Builds public trust so social workers can be recognised as skilled professionals Lifts the standing of social work by having registered professionals, similar to others, ie teachers, nurses and lawyers | Provides a national organisation for professional social workers to (re)present their views on social policy and practice, and to protect their interests and public standing Advances social justice, human rights and human dignity through advocacy and social change Promotes an indigenous identity for social work in Aotearoa New Zealand |
| Registration & Enhancing Professionalism | Services Provided |
| Registers social workers | Provides a ‘voice’ for social workers through a range of media |
| Issues Practising Certificates | Publications – Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, Notice Board, eNotices, website, practice notes |
| Sets professional standards through a Code of Conduct | Develops & maintains a Code of Ethics |
| Sets CPD requirements and monitors compliance | Delivers & promotes professional development activities |
| Reviews competence of social workers | Provides an online CPD Log |
| Regulates the profession to build public trust in social workers | Listings o Professional Supervisors o Social work vacancies o Social Workers in private practice o Local national & international CPD |
| Sets programme recognition standards for social work degrees | Provides professional indemnity insurance as a member benefit |
| Receives, assesses and manages complaints about registered social workers | |
| Contact details | Contact details |
| Social Workers Registration Board Kāhui Whakamana Tauwhiro PO Box 3452, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand Email: office@swrb.govt.nz Website: https://swrb.govt.nz/ | ANZASW Te Rōpū Kaimahi Toko i te Hāpori i Aotearoa Level 2, 318 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011 Email: admin@anzasw.nz Website: https://anzasw.nz/ |
