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13.01.2022 Aboriginal and community organisations in the Northern Territory say they are worried the Federal Government will try and force welfare recipients onto its Cashless Debit Card (CDC) scheme. AASW has put multiple submission suggesting that the CDC scheme is against the principle of self-determination and will impact the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities disproportionately.

10.01.2022 AASW WELCOMES NEW MEDICARE MENTAL HEALTH ITEMS TO SUPPORT AGED CARE RESIDENTS The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) CEO Cindy Smith has welcomed the announcement that the Federal Government will implement all six recommendations the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, made in its COVID-19 and Aged Care special report. Check out the latest AASW article below:

09.01.2022 Relationships Australia is hosting a networking event Friday 11th December at the Darwin Botanic Gardens Visitor and Events Centre from 2pm-5pm. This will be a fun and informative day for people with disabilities, their families, carers and anyone else who may be interested or work in the social services and disability space. Please RSVP by Tuesday 8th December as spaces are limited.... Call Nikki on 89 234 999 or email [email protected] See more

05.01.2022 ‘Controversial cashless welfare program trial extended for two years after Government failed attempt to make it permanent’ The AASW, along with other community groups including ACOSS and NACCHO, is opposed to cashless welfare programs as they disproportionally target Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who receive income support, and removes people’s right to self-determination and to spend their money how they wish Check out the article below: