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Honoring Excellence
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The 2026 Social Work Scholarship Program, celebrating World Social Work Day, 17 March 2026

Scholarship Program

My Guardian is proud to recognise outstanding social workers and teams across Metro LHDs. Submit a nomination and help us celebrate the people driving meaningful change in our communities.

Award Categories

Please nominate for one of the categories below. Each category has a different prize.

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Social Worker of the Year

Recognises an individual who demonstrates leadership, excellence in practice, and measurable impact.

Prize: $2,000 Professional Development Scholarship

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Early Career Social Worker

Recognises an emerging social worker who has shown exceptional promise, initiative, and commitment to growth.

Prize: $2,000 Professional Development Scholarship

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Team of the Year

Recognises a team of social workers who have collaborated to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Prize: $1,000 Team Morning Tea Celebration

Deadline for Submissions

Important: To ensure our panel has sufficient time to review every story of impact, please submit your entries by the following date:

Nominations close: Friday, 6 March 2026

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