Updates
Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit
This new event series will address urgent social issues, policy reform, and transformative social work. Registrations are now open for the inaugural summit, centred on family and domestic violence.
AASW Meets With HACSU About Public Mental Health EBA Negotiations 2024
Media Statement – 30 June 2025
AASW National Excellence Awards – nominations close soon
Celebrate outstanding social workers, researchers, and students who exemplify the best of our profession’s values and achievements. Nominate yourself or a peer today.
AASW Joins Collective Allied Health Efforts in "Now or Never" Campaign
Media Statement – 24 June 2025
Upcoming Events
23 Sep '25, 09:00 AM-17:00 PM GMT+10:00
Introduction to Best Practice for Supervision – September 2025 (In Person – Wagga ...
Supervision
This introductory course will prepare you to provide best practice supervision, create a safe and reflective space, and support the ...
29 Sep '25, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
Meet the Candidates for AASW Board Positions 2025
The AASW invites you to attend the Meet the Candidates for AASW Board Positions 2025 which will take place online at 6:00...
07 Oct '25 - 14 Oct '25, 10:00 AM-13:30 PM GMT+11:00
Introduction to Best Practice for Supervision - October 2025
Management & Leadership, Supervision
This virtual workshop series will equip you with contemporary knowledge, tools and skills and set you on a clear path ...
09 Oct '25, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM GMT+11:00
Navigating NDIS Registration - A Step-by-Step Masterclass (October 2025)
Disability, Mental Health, Private Practice
Join us in this webinar to unlock the key to NDIS registration
21 Oct '25, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM GMT+11:00
From the Frontline to the Home Front - Navigating Civilian ...
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Australian Defence Force (ADF) members make unique contributions and sacrifices on behalf of all of us. They act selflessly as ...
28 Oct '25, 10:00 AM-13:00 PM GMT+11:00
Benefits Of Mindfulness Meditation Groups (MMG) For Older People (CBD-FPS)
Aged Care / Older Persons, Mental Health
Grounded in evidence-based research, the workshop explores the unique benefits of meditation and contemplative practices in promoting wellbeing and spiritual ...
30 Oct '25, 10:00 AM-13:30 PM GMT+11:00
From Care to CEO - Your Social Work Guide to ...
Private Practice
Join us in this workshop to build compliant, confident, thriving businesses
12 Nov '25, 10:00 AM-13:30 PM GMT+11:00
School Social Work - An Examination of the Opportunities for ...
Mental Health, School SW
School social work is a place where you employ almost every single one of your social work skills, knowledge and ...
18 Nov '25, 13:30 PM-15:00 PM GMT+11:00
Nature Based Social Prescribing – Integrating Nature into Healthcare
Mental Health
Did you know that spending just 2 hours a week in nature significantly boosts physical and mental well-being – regardless of age, ...
19 Nov '25, 09:00 AM-17:00 PM GMT+11:00
Social Entrapment – Working with Victim Survivors Experiencing Coercive Control
Family & Domestic Violence, Mental Health
This powerful one-day, in-person training equips practitioners with the knowledge, tools, and reflective insight needed to understand and respond to ...
20 Nov '25 - 21 Nov '25, 08:45 AM-17:00 PM GMT+11:00
EMDR Level 1 - November 2025 (FPS-CPD)
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a Focussed Psychological Strategy. (Blended program)
24 Nov '25, 10:00 AM-13:00 PM GMT+11:00
Engaging Men and Fathers in Practice - Building Confidence and ...
Mental Health
Emphasise the importance of fostering trust, confidence, and meaningful relationships with men and fathers in family and community services to ...
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