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.
| 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 NDIS | Delfina Serrates & Sharon Redom |
| 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 |
| Youth Mental Health | Angus Norman |
| Critical Social Work | Dom Somers, Tara Lees |
| Animal Assisted Services in Social Work | Meg Kirby |
| WA | Social Workers in Disability | Jodyne Greig & Magdalena Flynn |
| WA | School Social Work | Dr Susan Young |
| WA | Wheatbelt (Rural & Remote) | Debra Bates |
Practice Groups by State
02 Jul '26 - 20 Aug '26, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM GMT+10:00
Advanced Supervision Program - Commencing on 2 July 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.
QLD Private Practice Group – 13 Jul 2026
Private Practice
14 Jul '26 - 21 Jul '26, 10:00 AM-13:30 PM GMT+10:00
Introduction to Best Practice for Supervision - July 2026
Supervision
This virtual workshop series will equip you with contemporary knowledge, tools and skills and set you on a clear path ...
15 Jul '26, 07:30 AM-08:30 AM GMT+10:00
NQLD Townsville Networking Breakfast - 15 Jul 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers, AASW members and non-members
21 Jul '26, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM GMT+10:00
The Use of EMDR in Assisting With Neurodiverse Clients (FPS-CPD)
Clinical SW, Family & Domestic Violence, Mental Health
A webinar for experienced EMDR therapists on adapting therapy for neurodivergent clients. Covers practical, lifespan-informed strategies, cultural understanding, and addressing “...
23 Jul '26, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+09:30
SA Inner Western Networking Group - 23 Jul 2026
Social Work
This networking group is a casual event where social workers, student social workers and colleagues are welcome to attend.
28 Jul '26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
VIC Social Work Yoga and Mindfulness Practice Group - 28 Jul 2026
Mental Health, Social Work
The purpose of the group is to build skills, and knowledge, and to provide a forum for discussing the social ...
03 Aug '26, 17:30 PM-18:00 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD Meet the BMC - 3 Aug 2026
Social Work
Come along & meet the NQLD BMC, share your ideas & collaborate on how we can build and support the NQLD social ...
03 Aug '26, 19:00 PM-20:30 PM GMT+10:00
NSW Social Workers in Private Practice - 3 Aug 2026
Private Practice
Join the Social Workers in Private Practice Practice Group for their August meeting.
04 Aug '26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+09:30
SA Adelaide Southern Networking Group - 4 Aug 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers living or working in the Southern Adelaide metropolitan area.
04 Aug '26, 16:00 PM-17:15 PM GMT+10:00
VIC School Social Work Practice Group - 4 Aug 2026
School SW, Social Work
We welcome professionally qualified social workers employed by schools or school systems, currently or retired, and social work students on ...
06 Aug '26, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM GMT+08:00
WA Kimberley Social Work Network Meeting - 6 Aug 2026
Social Work
Join social workers and students from across the Kimberley for our monthly networking meeting.
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