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Networking Groups are run by AASW Branches. These groups meet online or in person, and may be based on an area of professional interest, specific geographical location, or other practice-related purposes.
You can connect with other members virtually through the growing number of Discussion Groups in the AASW Community Hub, which focus on different areas of practice and career stages in social work. Discussion Groups provide opportunities to connect with other social workers across the country, anytime and from anywhere.
Please contact your Branch President or Branch Services for more information or direct contact details. Alternatively, you can register to attend an upcoming meeting through MyAASW.
Networking Groups by State
| NQLD | Cairns | Adam Laurendi |
| NSW | Newcastle | Melanie Arthur |
Upcoming events
12 Jan ’26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group Jan 26
Private Practice
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting …
21 Jan ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group Jan 26
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their first meeting of 2026.
02 Feb ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+11:00
NSW Newcastle Networking Group Meeting – Feb 2026
Social Work
Join fellow social workers in the Newcastle area for an informal gathering of connection and conversation. Come along, say hello, …
12 Feb ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:30
SA Private Practice Online Networking Group Meeting Feb 2026
Private Practice
Open to all social workers working or interested in private practice in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
19 Feb ’26, 18:00 PM-21:00 PM GMT+11:00
Vic Mental Health Social Workers Practice Group – Finale
Mental Health, Social Work
After more than 30 years, the VMHSW practice group is ending. Join us to celebrate all this group has achieved and …
04 Mar ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group – March 2026
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their March 2026 meeting.
09 Mar ’26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group Mar 26
Private Practice, Supervision
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting …
15 Apr ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group – April 2026
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their April 2026 meeting.
06 May ’26 – 07 May ’26, 08:00 AM-17:00 PM GMT+09:30
2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit & Workshop Package
Supervision
Register here for both the 2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit and the Pre-Summit Workshop at a discounted rate.
11 May ’26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group May 26
Private Practice
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting …
27 May ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group – May 2026
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their May 2026 meeting.
07 May ’26, 08:00 AM-17:00 PM GMT+09:30
2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit (Adelaide)
Supervision
Supervision for Tomorrow: Innovation, Impact, Integrity
| SA | Adelaide Central Networking Group | Daniel Allevi |
| SA | Adelaide Inner West Networking Group | Julie O’Dea |
| SA | Adelaide Southern Networking Group | Roberta Baruzzi |
| SA | Christians in Social Work Networking Group | Robyn Lingard |
| SA | Private Practice Networking Group (Online) | Menique Perera |
| SA | Private Practice Networking Group (In person) | Roslyn Francis |
| SA | Schools Social Workers | Michelle Brown |
Upcoming events
12 Jan ’26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group Jan 26
Private Practice
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting …
21 Jan ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group Jan 26
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their first meeting of 2026.
02 Feb ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+11:00
NSW Newcastle Networking Group Meeting – Feb 2026
Social Work
Join fellow social workers in the Newcastle area for an informal gathering of connection and conversation. Come along, say hello, …
12 Feb ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:30
SA Private Practice Online Networking Group Meeting Feb 2026
Private Practice
Open to all social workers working or interested in private practice in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
19 Feb ’26, 18:00 PM-21:00 PM GMT+11:00
Vic Mental Health Social Workers Practice Group – Finale
Mental Health, Social Work
After more than 30 years, the VMHSW practice group is ending. Join us to celebrate all this group has achieved and …
04 Mar ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group – March 2026
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their March 2026 meeting.
09 Mar ’26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group Mar 26
Private Practice, Supervision
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting …
15 Apr ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group – April 2026
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their April 2026 meeting.
06 May ’26 – 07 May ’26, 08:00 AM-17:00 PM GMT+09:30
2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit & Workshop Package
Supervision
Register here for both the 2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit and the Pre-Summit Workshop at a discounted rate.
11 May ’26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group May 26
Private Practice
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting …
27 May ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group – May 2026
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their May 2026 meeting.
07 May ’26, 08:00 AM-17:00 PM GMT+09:30
2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit (Adelaide)
Supervision
Supervision for Tomorrow: Innovation, Impact, Integrity
| VIC | Central Victoria (Rural & Remote) | Tim Adam |
Upcoming events
12 Jan ’26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group Jan 26
Private Practice
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting …
21 Jan ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group Jan 26
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their first meeting of 2026.
02 Feb ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+11:00
NSW Newcastle Networking Group Meeting – Feb 2026
Social Work
Join fellow social workers in the Newcastle area for an informal gathering of connection and conversation. Come along, say hello, …
12 Feb ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:30
SA Private Practice Online Networking Group Meeting Feb 2026
Private Practice
Open to all social workers working or interested in private practice in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
19 Feb ’26, 18:00 PM-21:00 PM GMT+11:00
Vic Mental Health Social Workers Practice Group – Finale
Mental Health, Social Work
After more than 30 years, the VMHSW practice group is ending. Join us to celebrate all this group has achieved and …
04 Mar ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group – March 2026
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their March 2026 meeting.
09 Mar ’26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group Mar 26
Private Practice, Supervision
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting …
15 Apr ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group – April 2026
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their April 2026 meeting.
06 May ’26 – 07 May ’26, 08:00 AM-17:00 PM GMT+09:30
2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit & Workshop Package
Supervision
Register here for both the 2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit and the Pre-Summit Workshop at a discounted rate.
11 May ’26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group May 26
Private Practice
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting …
27 May ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group – May 2026
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their May 2026 meeting.
07 May ’26, 08:00 AM-17:00 PM GMT+09:30
2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit (Adelaide)
Supervision
Supervision for Tomorrow: Innovation, Impact, Integrity