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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 | TBC |
| 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 |
| VIC | Health Social Workers Directors Group | Karen Todd |
| VIC | School Social Workers including Peer Supervision | Damian Mahoney |
| VIC | Social Work History | Joy Stevens |
| VIC | Social Work Yoga & Mindfulness | Linda Kennedy & Andrew Fitzpatrick |
| VIC | Victorian Mental Health | TBC |
| VIC | Working with Older Persons and people with a Disability | Cassie Tu |
| WA | Social Workers in Disability | Jodyne Greig & Magdalena Flynn |
| WA | School Social Work | Dr Susan Young |
| WA | Wheatbelt (Rural & Remote) | Debra Bates |
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Family & Domestic Violence
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NSW Aged Care Practice Group - 31 Mar 2026
Aged Care / Older Persons, Social Work
Join the NSW Aged Care Practice Group for a presentation by Helen Genaris, Senior Social Worker and UWS tutor, exploring ...
02 Apr '26, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM GMT+08:00
WA Kimberley Social Work Network Meeting - 2 Apr 2026
Social Work
Join social workers and students from across the Kimberley for our monthly networking meeting.
02 Apr '26, 18:00 PM-19:30 PM GMT+11:00
TAS Private Practice Group Meeting - 2 Apr 2026
Private Practice, Social Work
An online group for Tasmanian Social Workers in Private Practice to network, learn, and build a community.
06 Apr '26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
NSW Newcastle Networking Group Meeting - 6 Apr 2026
Social Work
Join fellow social workers in the Newcastle area for an informal gathering of connection and conversation. Come along, say hello, ...
06 Apr '26, 17:30 PM-18:00 PM GMT+10:00
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Social Work
Come along & meet the NQLD BMC, share your ideas & collaborate on how we can build and support the NQLD social ...
08 Apr '26, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM GMT+10:00
Seeing the Invisible – Social Work Practice within Traumatic Brain Injury
Clinical SW, Disability, Mental Health
Join us in this webinar to learn how to navigate the complexities of ABI in diverse practice settings.
09 Apr '26, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM GMT+10:00
Bookending for Best Practice: Bringing Structure and Creativity Together in ...
Clinical SW, Mental Health
A focused 2-hour EMDR webinar to refresh core skills, enhance creativity, and build confidence across diverse clinical presentations. Learn practical “...
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SA Private Practice Online Networking Group Meeting - 9 Apr 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers working or interested in private practice in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
10 Apr '26, 09:30 AM-16:00 PM GMT+10:00
VIC Branch Social Work Forum: Many Voices One Profession - 10 ...
Social Work
The Vic BMC invites you to an exciting day bringing Victorian social workers together to connect, share ideas and celebrate ...
14 Apr '26, 14:00 PM-15:30 PM GMT+10:00
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Child Protection, Family & Domestic Violence
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