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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
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, 17:30 PM-18:30 PM GMT+11:00
VIC Working with Older Persons or Persons with a Disability …
Aged Care / Older Persons, Social Work
Join us for our first Vic Working with Older People and People with Disability meeting of 2026, where we’ll explore …
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.
17 Feb ’26, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+09:30
Darwin Branch Connect Networking Event 17 Feb 26
Social Work
Join fellow social workers and community professionals for an informal evening of connection and conversation in the heart of Darwin.
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 …
26 Feb ’26, 18:00 PM-20:30 PM GMT+10:30
SA Adelaide Central Networking Group – In-person Feb 26
Social Work
Join the Adelaide Central Networking Group for relaxed, in-person connection and meaningful conversation with local social workers.
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.
29 Apr ’26, 19:30 PM-20:30 PM GMT+10:00
2026 Mentoring Program Orientation and Welcome Webinar Apr 26
Social Work
Welcome webinar for 2026 Mentoring Program participants
06 May ’26 – 07 May ’26, 08:00 AM-17:00 PM GMT+09:30
2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit & Workshop Package
Register here for both the 2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit and the Pre-Summit Workshop at a discounted rate.
| 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
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, 17:30 PM-18:30 PM GMT+11:00
VIC Working with Older Persons or Persons with a Disability …
Aged Care / Older Persons, Social Work
Join us for our first Vic Working with Older People and People with Disability meeting of 2026, where we’ll explore …
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.
17 Feb ’26, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+09:30
Darwin Branch Connect Networking Event 17 Feb 26
Social Work
Join fellow social workers and community professionals for an informal evening of connection and conversation in the heart of Darwin.
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 …
26 Feb ’26, 18:00 PM-20:30 PM GMT+10:30
SA Adelaide Central Networking Group – In-person Feb 26
Social Work
Join the Adelaide Central Networking Group for relaxed, in-person connection and meaningful conversation with local social workers.
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.
29 Apr ’26, 19:30 PM-20:30 PM GMT+10:00
2026 Mentoring Program Orientation and Welcome Webinar Apr 26
Social Work
Welcome webinar for 2026 Mentoring Program participants
06 May ’26 – 07 May ’26, 08:00 AM-17:00 PM GMT+09:30
2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit & Workshop Package
Register here for both the 2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit and the Pre-Summit Workshop at a discounted rate.
| VIC | Central Victoria (Rural & Remote) | Tim Adam |
Upcoming events
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, 17:30 PM-18:30 PM GMT+11:00
VIC Working with Older Persons or Persons with a Disability …
Aged Care / Older Persons, Social Work
Join us for our first Vic Working with Older People and People with Disability meeting of 2026, where we’ll explore …
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.
17 Feb ’26, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+09:30
Darwin Branch Connect Networking Event 17 Feb 26
Social Work
Join fellow social workers and community professionals for an informal evening of connection and conversation in the heart of Darwin.
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 …
26 Feb ’26, 18:00 PM-20:30 PM GMT+10:30
SA Adelaide Central Networking Group – In-person Feb 26
Social Work
Join the Adelaide Central Networking Group for relaxed, in-person connection and meaningful conversation with local social workers.
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.
29 Apr ’26, 19:30 PM-20:30 PM GMT+10:00
2026 Mentoring Program Orientation and Welcome Webinar Apr 26
Social Work
Welcome webinar for 2026 Mentoring Program participants
06 May ’26 – 07 May ’26, 08:00 AM-17:00 PM GMT+09:30
2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit & Workshop Package
Register here for both the 2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit and the Pre-Summit Workshop at a discounted rate.