Abstract
[Keynote]
A backdrop of global crises denotes current and future priorities for social work. This presentation will explore global systemic shifts shaping the future of social work, including an acceleration in artificial intelligence, escalating global conflict, and intensifying climate change impacts. Amid these contemporary global challenges, there exists unique opportunities for social work to enact dialogical, localised, collective, and decolonised solutions. The profession’s call to action embodies optimism and transformative change towards a more secure, safe, socially just, and sustainable future.
A backdrop of global crises denotes current and future priorities for social work. This presentation will explore global systemic shifts shaping the future of social work, including an acceleration in artificial intelligence, escalating global conflict, and intensifying climate change impacts. Amid these contemporary global challenges, there exists unique opportunities for social work to enact dialogical, localised, collective, and decolonised solutions. The profession’s call to action embodies optimism and transformative change towards a more secure, safe, socially just, and sustainable future.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 21 Nov 2024 |
| Event | 10th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health 2024: ICSWHMH 2024 - Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia Duration: 19 Nov 2024 → 22 Nov 2024 https://forumgroup.eventsair.com/2024-icswhmh/ https://airdrive.eventsair.com/eventsairaueprod/production-forumgroup-public/b08def8b520e41b98b90989a8258ea92 (Program) https://forumgroup.eventsair.com/2024-icswhmh |
Conference
| Conference | 10th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health 2024 |
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| Abbreviated title | Navigating a changing world: Empowering minds and transforming lives |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Melbourne |
| Period | 19/11/24 → 22/11/24 |
| Other | The 10th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health (ICSWHMH) was held from Tuesday 19, November to Friday, 22 November in vibrant Melbourne. This hybrid event gathered over 1100+ delegates from Australia and around the world, offering an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn and innovate in the field of social work. The 10th ICSWHMH aimed to foster robust connections globally among social workers and professional associations. The AASW acknowledges the critical contributions of social workers and allied health professionals. With a shared commitment to social work practice, social justice, and human rights, this event presented a unique opportunity for practitioners, academics, researchers, and students to exchange knowledge and experiences. We invite you to visit the AASW website to learn more about the AASW and the initiatives the association is working on within the industry. |
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