The Australian Association of Social Workers is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia, with more than 17,000 members. It was formed as a national association in 1946 and has since supported its members through the profession's many developments and changes. On behalf of the Australian Government, the AASW also accredits Mental Health Social Workers for eligibility for the Medicare Provider Number and assesses social work qualifications for migration purposes. The comments and posting on this site do not necessarily represent the official views of the AASW. The AASW accepts no liability for the content of this site.