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 your job search. Police and working with...
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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 in community work. But we put that on hold to focus on...
View ArticleCreate your own CPD plan
Learn how to audit your skills and create a training plan that meets your needs. Community workers, as with any group of professionals, should undertake a minimum of 20 hours of continuing professional...
View ArticleHow 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 to focus on those pesky behavioural interview questions and how you...
View ArticleACWA expands skills assessing role
The Australian Government has selected ACWA as the skills assessing authority for the occupation Aged or Disabled Carer ANZSCO 423111. This means ACWA will conduct skills assessments for this...
View ArticleHoliday closure
As the year draws to a close, we would like to thank everyone who played a part, big or small, in ACWA’s work throughout the year. ACWA’s national office will close at 5pm on 22 December 2023 and...
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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 qualified, the job prospects are extensive. From...
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New evidence requirements
As of 1 February 2024, ACWA is updating its document requirements for membership and skills assessment related applications. To apply for membership or a skills assessment, applicants must submit...
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