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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 |
05 May '26 - 23 Jun '26, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM GMT+10:00
Advanced Supervision Program - Commencing on 5 May 2026
Supervision
AASW's Advanced Supervision Program is an 8-week evidence-based program with self-paced eLearning, online collaborative workshops, facilitator-led Masterclasses, and Coaching Circles.
11 May '26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group - 11 May 2026
Private Practice
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting ...
11 May '26, 14:30 PM-16:00 PM GMT+10:00
Queer Theory in Practice – A Non-Pathologizing and Intersectional Approach to ...
Clinical SW, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health
This live online webinar explores how queer theory can help social workers challenge oppression, foster inclusivity, and use non-pathologizing approaches ...
13 May '26 - 20 May '26, 10:00 AM-13:30 PM GMT+10:00
Introduction to Best Practice for Supervision - May 2026
Supervision
This virtual workshop series will equip you with contemporary knowledge, tools and skills and set you on a clear path ...
13 May '26, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM GMT+10:00
Beyond the Basics of Cyber Security for Social Workers
Social Work
Join us in this webinar where exploring the importance of Cyber Security.
18 May '26, 10:00 AM-13:30 PM GMT+10:00
Tricked, Targeted, Affected – The Impact of Scamming - May 2026
Mental Health
Scamming has become a widespread and increasingly sophisticated social issue, with significant impacts on individuals and those around them.
18 May '26, 17:30 PM-18:30 PM GMT+10:00
VIC Working with Older Persons or Persons with a Disability 18 ...
Aged Care / Older Persons, Disability, Social Work
A Community Organisation's experience of helping Chinese Older People or People with a Disability get government services
19 May '26, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM GMT+10:00
The Use of EMDR in Assisting with Anger & Emotional Dysregulation (...
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Interactive EMDR webinar for practitioners exploring tools, case studies, and strategies for working with anger and emotional dysregulation. Builds skills, ...
20 May '26, 10:00 AM-13:30 PM GMT+10:00
Innovative Social Work - Using Improv, Creativity and Connection to ...
Clinical SW
Join us in this workshop to reignite creativity, adaptability, wellbeing, and confident work practice.
20 May '26, 07:30 AM-08:30 AM GMT+10:00
NQLD Townsville Networking Breakfast - 20 May 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers, AASW members and non-members
21 May '26, 10:00 AM-13:30 PM GMT+10:00
Beyond Self-Care - What Neuroscience is Teaching Us About the ...
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Join us to explore empathy’s impact, build resilience, and develop strategies for sustainable, compassionate social work.
21 May '26, 18:00 PM-19:30 PM GMT+10:00
TAS Private Practice Group Meeting - 21 May 2026
Private Practice, Social Work
An online group for Tasmanian Social Workers in Private Practice to network, learn, and build a community.
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