The Australian Association of Social Workers is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia. 

The organisation's objectives are to:

• Promote the profession of social work
• Establish, monitor and improve practice and ethical standards
• Contribute to the development of social work knowledge and research
• Develop, review and accredit the education standards for social workers
• Advocate for the pursuit of social justice and changes to social structures and policies in order to promote social inclusion and redress social disadvantage
• Promote and facilitate members’ professional development and life-long learning
• Represent and advocate for the interests of members as a group