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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
ACT | Research and Social Work | Dr Amelia Wheeler |
NQLD | Mental Health Practice Group | Andrea Boyd |
NQLD | Mackay Group | Susan Teder |
NSW | Social Work in Brain Injury | Lauren Bannerman & Candice Care-Unger |
NSW | Social Workers in the Shoalhaven (Northern) | Naomi Spencer |
NSW | Social Workers in the Shoalhaven (Southern) | Suzanne Buzza |
NSW | Northern Rivers | Rosalie Kennedy |
NSW | Aged Care | Annabelle Bains & Leith Cooper |
NSW | Social Workers in Private Practice | Peter Gormly |
NSW | Social Work in Mental Health | Janet Lewis |
NSW | Men’s Social Work | Neil Hall |
NSW | Refugee & Asylum Seekers | David Keegan |
NT | SWiPP – Social Workers in Private Practice Group | Julie Perrin |
QLD | Brisbane North | Siobhan Delgado |
QLD | Child, Youth and Family | David Stracey & Amanda O’Brien |
QLD | Clinical and Mental Health | David Pham & Caitlin Smith |
QLD | Sunshine Coast | Melanie Mathers & Gabrielle Prosser |
QLD | Toowoomba Social Work | Jen Johnson-Saul |
QLD | SWiPP – Social Workers in Private Practice Group | Margaret Bennett |
SA | Green Social Work | Tim Walsh |
SA | Child Protection | Mark Mulhall |
SA | Rural, Regional and Remote | Cate Hudson |
TAS | Social Workers in Private Practice | David Magor-Hampel |
VIC | Health Social Workers Directors Group | Karen Todd |
VIC | School Social Worker | Dr Chris Barrett |
VIC | Public Mental Health Service Leaders Social Work | Lisa Hebel & Moisis Moisis |
VIC | Social Work Education | Inez Chambers & Linette Hawkins |
VIC | Individual Funding Social Work | Carmel Laragy & Cassie Tu |
VIC | Social Work Yoga & Mindfulness | Linda Kennedy & Andrew Fitzpatrick |
VIC | Victorian Mental Health | Aroon Naidoo & Charlie Evans |
WA | School Social Work Practice Group | Dr Susan Young |
WA | Field Education Practice Group | Kate Duncanson |
WA | Great Southern Social Workers Practice Group | Robert Cridge |
Upcoming events

Walk with Me: Acceptance and ...
08 Feb 2024 - 16 Feb 2024 | 10:00 AM-13:00 PM [GMT+11]
6 hrs
Mental Health,Disability
Gain unique insight into how autistic people experience the world around them and understand how to build an ACT approach ...

Introduction to Best Practice for ...
14 Feb 2024 | 06:00 AM-14:00 PM [GMT+08]
7.5 hrs
Supervision
This introductory course will prepare you to provide best practice supervision, create a safe and reflective space, and support the ...

Levels of Engagement when Working ...
06 Mar 2024 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hr
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Explore ways to provide richer meaning and insight for clients.

Introduction to Best Practice for ...
19 Mar 2024 - 26 Mar 2024 | 10:00 AM-13:30 PM [GMT+11]
7.5 hrs
Management & Leadership, Supervision
This virtual workshop series will equip you with contemporary knowledge, tools and skills and set you on a clear path ...

Trauma informed practice for young ...
12 Apr 2024 | 12:00 PM-15:00 PM [GMT+10]
Child, Clinical SW, Mental Health, Youth & Family Services
Trauma informed practice requires a high level understanding of your own practice framework, values and reactions to what can be ...

Walk with Me: Acceptance and ...
08 May 2024 - 15 May 2024 | 10:00 AM-13:00 PM [GMT+10]
6 hrs
Mental Health,Disability
Gain unique insight into how autistic people experience the world around them and understand how to build an ACT approach ...

NT Social Workers in Private ...
06 Jun 2024 | 18:30 PM-19:30 PM [GMT+09]
1 hr
Private Practice
Join the NT Social Workers in Private Practice Group meeting. This is for social workers who work in private practice ...

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Chronic Conditions – ...
18 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 | 14:00 PM-16:00 PM [GMT+10]
6 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Experience and practice Diaphragmatic Breathing on a personal and clinical level.
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