Practice Groups
Practice 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.
Practice Groups are formally recognised as groups of social work professionals with expertise in specific fields and are funded by the AASW to run events.
You can connect with other members online or in person through the less formal Networking Groups or 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.
Practice Groups by State
| NQLD | Mackay Group | Susan Teder & Valeriya Edsall |
| NSW | Social Work in Brain Injury | Lauren Bannerman & Candice Care-Unger |
| NSW | Northern Rivers | Rosalie Kennedy & Gabrielle Le Bon |
| NSW | Aged Care | Mary Doyle & Leith Cooper |
| NSW | Social Workers in Private Practice | Pamela Seraskeris & Geraldine McKay |
| NSW | Social Work in Mental Health | Janet Lewis & Margy Green |
| NSW | LGBTQIA+ | Jo Breeze |
| NT | Social Workers in Private Practice Group |
| QLD | Brisbane/Meanjin | Delfina Serrates & Divi Sharma |
| QLD | Gold Coast | Villia Greenslade & Paula Ackers |
| QLD | Clinical and Mental Health | Dr Stephanie Azri |
| QLD | Private Practice | Jayne Jones & Taylor Edwards |
| QLD | Schools Social Work | Gemma Wyer & Lisa Doran |
| QLD | Sunshine Coast | Natalie Sarsfield & Laura Christie |
| QLD | Toowoomba | Ros Darracott & Judith Van Den Brink |
| SA | Green Social Work | Tim Walsh |
| TAS | Social Workers in Private Practice | Alanna Audus & Tamara Laing |
| TAS | NDIS | Ally Smith & Tina Walker |
| VIC | Health Social Workers Directors Group | Karen Todd |
| VIC | School Social Workers including Peer Supervision | Damian Mahoney & Dr Chris Barrett |
| VIC | Social Work History | Joy Stevens |
| VIC | Social Work Yoga & Mindfulness | Linda Kennedy & Andrew Fitzpatrick |
| VIC | Victorian Mental Health | Charlie Evans |
| VIC | Working with Older Persons and people with a Disability | Cassie Tu |
| WA | School Social Work Practice Group | Dr Susan Young |
| WA | Social Workers in Disability | Jodyne Greig & Magdalene Garcia Flynn |
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Private Practice, Social Work
Join NSW Social Workers in Private Practice and fellow other social workers who work in private practice.
13 Oct '25, 18:30 PM-20:30 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Branch Annual Members Meeting 2025
Join us for the Qld Branch Annual Members Meeting for this members-only event.
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NQLD Branch Annual Members Meeting 2025
Join us for the NQLD Branch Annual Members Meeting.
14 Oct '25, 07:00 AM-09:00 AM GMT+10:00
NQLD Mackay Practice Group Breakfast 14 Oct 25
Social Work
Come and join the NQLD Mackay Practice Group for breakfast.
14 Oct '25, 19:00 PM-20:30 PM GMT+11:00
TAS NDIS Practice Group 14 Oct 25
Disability, Social Work
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Perth Connect and Collaborate Networking Event
Join fellow social workers and community professionals for an informal evening of connection and conversation in the heart of Perth.
20 Oct '25, 19:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+11:00
TAS Branch Annual Members Meeting 2025
Join us for the TAS Branch Annual Members Meeting
20 Oct '25, 18:00 PM-19:30 PM GMT+11:00
VIC Branch Annual Members Meeting 2025
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21 Oct '25, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM GMT+11:00
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