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 |
03 Nov '25, 18:00 PM-19:00 PM GMT+11:00
NSW Newcastle Networking Group Meeting
Social Work
Join fellow social workers in the Newcastle area for an informal gathering of connection and conversation. Come along, say hello, ...
05 Nov '25, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+10:30
SA Green Practice Group 5 Nov 25
Climate Action and Environmental Based Social Work, Social Work
Welcome to the SA Green Social Work Practice Group
10 Nov '25, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group
Private Practice
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting ...
10 Nov '25, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice 10 Nov 25
Private Practice, Social Work
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting ...
10 Nov '25, 17:30 PM-18:30 PM GMT+11:00
VIC Working with Older Persons or Persons with a Disability ...
Aged Care / Older Persons, Disability
Welcome to the VIC Social Workers Working with Older Persons and People with a Disability Practice Group!
11 Nov '25, 13:00 PM-14:00 PM GMT+11:00
Day in the Life: Behind the Recovery - Rehabilitation Case ...
Health - Primary & Community
What happens after the hospital stay ends? Learn what it really takes to help someone not just recover, but thrive.
11 Nov '25, 17:15 PM-18:30 PM GMT+10:30
SA School Social Work Networking Meeting
School SW, Social Work
This is a networking meeting for any social workers working in schools to share resources and develop connections.
14 Nov '25, 18:00 PM-21:00 PM GMT+10:30
SA Christians in Social Work Networking Group
SA Christians in Social Work Networking Group meet for a meal and networking opportunity - Nourishing & flourishing in Social Work ...
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, ...
18 Nov '25, 18:00 PM-19:30 PM GMT+08:00
WA Disability Practice Group 18 Nov 25
Disability, Social Work
Come and join fellow Social Workers working in the disability field and/or with NDIS in their agency or private ...
18 Nov '25, 18:00 PM-19:30 PM GMT+08:00
WA LGBTIQA+ Pride Networking Event
LGBTQIA+
On the eve of Whadjuk Boodja’s celebration of LGBTIQA+SB Pride, the WA Branch warmly invites members and allies ...
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 ...
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