[2] The AASW code of ethics is a document for social workers in Australia created to guide and assist in reaching professional goals.
The document presents three core values (as opposed to five previously) that give rise to general and specific ethical responsibilities.
They are further explained as below The AASW oversees an accreditation process for members in order to ensure and promote competency in social work practice.
[4] The AASW publishes the quarterly journal Australian Social Work.
It is a professionally edited and refereed journal, led by a national committee of practitioners and academics.