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
| ACT | Research and Social Work | Dr Amelia Wheeler |
| NQLD | Mackay Group | Susan Teder & Valeriya Edsall |
| NSW | Social Work in Brain Injury | Lauren Bannerman & Candice Care-Unger |
| NSW | Northern Rivers | Rosalie Kennedy |
| NSW | Aged Care | Annabelle Bains |
| NSW | Social Workers in Private Practice | Peter Gormly & Pamela Seraskeris |
| NSW | Social Work in Mental Health | Janet Lewis & Margy Green |
| NSW | LGBTQIA+ | Jo Breeze |
| NT | Social Workers in Private Practice Group | Vanesha Knights |
| QLD | Brisbane/Meanjin | Delfina Serrates & Divi Sharma |
| QLD | Gold Coast | Villia Greenslade |
| QLD | Clinical and Mental Health | David Pham & Caitlin Smith |
| QLD | Private Practice | Jayne Jones |
| QLD | Schools Social Work | Gemma Wyer & Maree Stevens | QLD | Toowoomba Social Work | Jen Johnson-Saul & Judith Van Den Brink |
| SA | Green Social Work | Tim Walsh |
| TAS | Social Workers in Private Practice | David Magor-Hampel |
| TAS | NDIS | Ally Smith & Tina Walker |
| VIC | Health Social Workers Directors Group | Karen Todd |
| VIC | Peer Supervision | Dr Chris Barrett |
| VIC | School Social Workers | Damian Mahoney |
| VIC | Social Work History | Jane Miller |
| VIC | Social Work Yoga & Mindfulness | Linda Kennedy & Andrew Fitzpatrick |
| VIC | Victorian Mental Health | Charlie Evans & Jesse Hooper |
| 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 |
Upcoming events
Live Online
QLD World Social Work Day ...
17 Mar 2025 | 18:00 PM-19:00 PM [GMT+10]
1 hr
Social Work
Celebrate WSWD25 with the QLD Branch as they host a series of free online events focusing on relationships, well-being and ...
In Person
QLD Gold Coast Practice Group ...
18 Mar 2025 | 18:00 PM-19:30 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Join the Gold Coast Practice Group for their WSWD event focusing on the 2025 theme of Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring ...
Live Online
QLD World Social Work Day ...
19 Mar 2025 | 18:00 PM-19:00 PM [GMT+10]
1 hr
Social Work
Celebrate WSWD25 with the QLD Branch as they host a series of free online events focusing on relationships, well-being and ...
Live Online
QLD World Social Work Day ...
20 Mar 2025 | 18:00 PM-19:00 PM [GMT+10]
1 hr
Social Work
Celebrate WSWD25 with the QLD Branch as they host a series of free online events focusing on relationships, well-being and ...
Live Online
Day in the Life: A ...
01 Apr 2025 | 13:00 PM-14:00 PM [GMT+11]
1 hr
Housing & Homelessness
Join us for an insightful and engaging webinar that dives into the challenges and rewards as a social worker working ...
Live Online
VIC Peer Supervision for School ...
11 Apr 2025 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM [GMT+10]
1 hr
School SW, Social Work, Supervision
Peer Supervision for School Social Workers is only available to professionally qualified social workers employed by schools or school systems ...
Live Online
VIC Peer Supervision for School ...
14 May 2025 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM [GMT+10]
1 hr
School SW, Social Work, Supervision
Peer Supervision for School Social Workers is only available to professionally qualified social workers employed by schools or school systems ...
Live Online
VIC Peer Supervision for School ...
18 Jul 2025 | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM [GMT+10]
1 hr
School SW, Social Work, Supervision
Peer Supervision for School Social Workers is only available to professionally qualified social workers employed by schools or school systems ...
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