The 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference 2021 will be a virtual event, hosted on a state-of-the-art virtual platform.
Full program will be available closer to the conference.
3 days
11-13 Nov 2021
Over 100 abstract
presentations
4 streams live at
any one time
PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
Thursday November 11
- Informal welcome
- IFSW UN SDG Policy Paper Launch
- Panel discussion
- Virtual poster showcase
- Webinar presentation – Writing for Publication
CONFERENCE DAY 1
AND DAY 2
Friday November 12 and Saturday November 13
- Dedicated keynote speakers
- Over 100 abstract presentations
- 10 interactive workshops and panels
- Presentations by the IFSW and APASWE
- Sponsor and exhibitor booths
- Virtual Awards Ceremony
- Networking

Amina J. Mohammed

Professor Jioji Ravulo

Professor John Thwaites AM
Meet our MC

“I am honoured to be the Master of Ceremonies for the 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference. Social workers in the Asia-Pacific are vital to addressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and I am thrilled to be lending my voice and support to a profession that is integral to helping people in our region flourish and thrive in the face of immense challenges.”
Mimi Kwa
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PANELS AND WORKSHOPS

Climate and First Nations

Environment and Climate Change

First Nations Peoples

Climate Change

Gender Equality

Mental Health

Social Work Education

Social Work Research

Sustainable Development Goals

CONFERENCE THEMES

- Children, young people, families
- Disability
- Environment and Climate change
- Family and Sexual Violence
- First Nations people
- Gender Equality
- Health
- Housing and homelessness
- LGBTIQA+
- Mental Health
- Older Persons
- Policy
- Refugees
- Social Work Education
- Social Work Practice
- Social Work Research
- Social Work Student experience

- Children and young people
- Children, young people, families
- Disability
- Environment and Climate change
- Family and Sexual Violence
- First Nations people
- Gender Equality
- Health
- Housing and homelessness
- LGBTIQA+
- Mental Health
- Older Persons
- Policy
- Refugees
- Social Work Education
- Social Work Practice
- Social Work Research
- Social Work Student experience


STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AND FIELD TRAINING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC – SPONSORED BY APASWE
APASWE are looking for students who consider themselves as members of the next generation of social work educators and scholars in the Asia Pacific, and call for abstracts related to the workshop theme of Student Experiences in Social Work Education and Field Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The workshop aims to provide opportunities for students to experience international academic exchange, enhance student interest and involvement in APASWE activities, and promote active conference participation by students.
Due Dates:
Submission of abstracts: Friday October 22
Notification of selection results: Friday October 29
Submission of presentation slides based on selected abstracts: Friday November 5
NETWORKING
With so many of us working remotely, connection and networking are more vital than ever.
If you have already registered, or are thinking about registering, why not get the party started early?
AASW has set up the Conference as an event on LinkedIn, which has excellent professional networking capability. You can join the event chat and see who else is attending.
Click the image below to connect on LinkedIn.
Click the image below to connect on Facebook.
Remember also, AASW members can always network within Social Work Australia, our dedicated networking Hub for members.
Click the image below to connect on Social Work Australia.
GAMIFICATION
At the 26th Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference 2021, we have designed an innovative and engaging Gamification competition for all attendees. You can earn points for simply watching abstract presentations, or visiting an exhibitor booth for example.
Gamification is the process through which a conference attendee earns points by completing certain actions while attending the Conference. These actions are things you would normally do at a conference anyway, except why not be rewarded for it?
Information about how to participate will be made available at the start of each day.
By simply participating, you stand the chance to win some fabulous prizes, including future access to AASW webinars, or complimentary registration to other AASW conferences. For full terms and conditions, please click here.
What are the prizes?

Prize Category 1
Conference Full Attendance (Thursday, 11 November-Saturday, 13 November)
one (1) AASW “Access Pass” for up to three (3) AASW webinars of choice (valid for 12 months) AND one (1) complimentary, full access registration to any AASW Conference or Symposium (valid until December 31, 2023);

Prize Category 2
Conference Friday Attendance (Friday, 12 November)
one (1) AASW “Access Pass” for up to two (2) AASW webinars of choice (valid for 12 months)

Prize Category 3
Conference Saturday Attendance (Saturday, 13 November)
one (1) AASW “Access Pass” for up to two (2) AASW webinars of choice (valid for 12 months)