Branch – North Queensland
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The North Queensland Branch, with over 500 members, is supported by a voluntary Branch Management Committee elected by the Branch membership.
The Branch’s key role is to provide local support for AASW members through a range of activities that enable members to network, develop practice skills and organise around social justice issues.
Annual Members Meeting

Please join us for the North Queensland Branch Annual Members meeting. As this is an AASW MEMBERS ONLY event, please register in order to receive the Zoom login details.
When: 25 October 2023
Time: 5.15 pm (AEST)
Venue: Zoom – login details will be sent to registered attendees on the day
If you would like to nominate for a position please contact Branch Services for a nomination form.
NAIDOC 2023
NAIDOC 2023

NQLD BMC attended the Corporate Breakfast, Townsville, in celebration of NAIDOC week with this year’s theme “For our Elders”.
The BMC sponsored the attendance for members of the newly founded Townsville First Nations Youth Council (TSV FNYC), Morgan Appleby and Jermaine Chong.
Felt honoured to listen to an inspiring group of speakers from across the generations and their knowledge, passion and relentless contributions to healing for floursihing communities.
From left to right: Cliff Cobbo (WWF), Eileen Savage, Eddie Savage (NAIDOC Organising committee), Jermaine Chong (TSV FNYC), Morgan Appleby (TSV FNYC), Rikisha Phineasa (TSV FNYC), Sandra Croaker (AASW NQLD BMC)
World Social Work Day 2023

Thank you to our NQLD branch members who came together in person and online on #WorldSocialWorkDay2023 to discuss ‘Respecting Diversity through Joint Social Action’, celebrate the social work profession and promote the vital work of social workers globally. Events were held in Townsville, Mackay and Cairns
Upcoming Events

First Nations Social Work Leaders: ...
28 Sep 2023 | 18:30 PM-20:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hr
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Research & Academia
The AASW is excited to announce the continuation of our PhD webinar series, showcasing the work and lives of outstanding ...

NQLD Mental Health Practice Group 3 ...
03 Oct 2023 | 18:30 PM-19:30 PM [GMT+11]
1.0 hr
Mental Health
You are invited to join Convenor Andrea Boyd, in participating in the North Queensland Branch Mental Health Practice Group.

NQLD BMC Townsville Networking Breakfast 5 ...
05 Oct 2023 | 07:00 AM-08:30 AM [GMT+10]
1.5 hr
Social Work
Informal networking opportunity hosted by the Branch President for social workers in Townsville and outlying areas. All members, non members, ...

NQLD Mackay Practice Group 9 Oct 2023
09 Oct 2023 | 17:30 PM-19:30 PM [GMT+10]
2 hrs
Social Work
Meeting of Mackay based social workers to network and exchange knowledge

WorkCover QLD webinar
11 Oct 2023 | 14:00 PM-15:00 PM [GMT+10]
1 hr
Disability, Mental Health, Private Practice
Discover how social workers can work within the WorkCover Queensland scheme, along with claim trends data, approach to claims management, ...

NQLD Annual Members Meeting 25 Oct 23
25 Oct 2023 | 17:15 PM-17:45 PM [GMT+10]
1 hr
Social Work
Please join us for the North Queensland Branch Annual Members meeting. As this is an AASW MEMBERS ONLY event, please ...

NQLD Mental Health Practice Group 7 ...
07 Nov 2023 | 18:30 PM-19:30 PM [GMT+11]
1.0 hr
Mental Health
You are invited to join Convenor Andrea Boyd, in participating in the North Queensland Branch Mental Health Practice Group.

NQLD Mental Health Practice Group 5 ...
05 Dec 2023 | 17:30 PM-18:30 PM [GMT+10]
1.0 hr
Mental Health
You are invited to join Convenor Andrea Boyd, in participating in the North Queensland Branch Mental Health Practice Group.
Contact us
Queensland Branch Services Coordinator
Phone: 03 9320 1000 or 1800 630 124 (toll free alternative)
E-mail: Click here