UMSWAA
Welcome
The University of Melbourne Social Work Alumni Association (UMSWAA) works within the overall strategic goals of the Faculty and the University in order to:
- Assist in building the professional networks of the Social Work Department and its students and graduates
- Raise the profile of social work within and beyond the University
- Highlight the achievements of social work students and graduates within the University and in the broader community
- Host alumni dinners and arrange other social events as appropriate
- Assist with the arrangements for year reunions
- Take on specific projects and activities as required
Read the UMSWAA Committee Charter
UMSWAA Committee members |
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![]() President: Janet Farrow |
![]() Committee member: Miriam Suss |
![]() Committee member: Lucy Burnett |
![]() Staff representative: Kath Sellick |
![]() Ex officio/Head of Department: Professor Lou Harms |
UMSWAA working groups
Events: Chair, Kath Sellick
Fundraising: Chair, Miriam Suss
Membership Outreach: Chair, Lucy Burnett
Keeping in touch with UMSWAA
The Alumni Committee can be contacted at mdhs-alumni@unimelb.edu.au
Join the UMSWAA Facebook group: University of Melbourne Social Work Alumni
The history of UMSWAA
Click here to learn more about the history of UMSWAA.
Upcoming events
Past events
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2018 UMSWAA Annual Dinner
On Thursday 18 November 2018 we held the 11th UMSWAA Annual Dinner at University House, Professors’ Walk.
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2017 UMSWAA Dinner
In 2017, the UMSWAA Annual Dinner was held at University House with guest speaker Professor Lou Harms.
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2016: UMSWAA Annual Dinner
In 2016 the UMSWAA Annual Dinner was held at University House at the Woodward with guest speaker Penny Mackieson
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2015: 75th Anniversary Celebrations
In 2015 the University of Melbourne celebrated 75 years of social work education