This page brings together key resources to support social workers, employers, and the wider community in understanding registration in South Australia.
Resources are published when they become available or are updated.
Please let us know if there is information you think would be valuable for you.
The SWRB SA regulations are currently undergoing consultation.
When regulations have been finalised, you will be able to read them here.
Regulations are also published in the The South Australian Government Gazette
We have created a suite of explainers to download for reference.
Regulation and core competencies
Social Work Services Definition: An Explainer
Please see the published article by Dr Kate Seymour, Prof Sarah Wendt, and Louise Butler titled: National Registration for Social Workers: Getting our Act(s) Together
Please view the National Registration: A Way Forward video recording from 22nd October 2025.
