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Networking 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.
You can connect with other members 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.
Networking Groups by State
| NQLD | Cairns | Adam Laurendi |
| NSW | Newcastle | Melanie Arthur |
Upcoming events
03 Aug ’26, 17:30 PM-18:00 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD Meet the BMC – August 2026
Social Work
Come along & meet the NQLD BMC, share your ideas & collaborate on how we can build and support the NQLD social …
09 Mar ’26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group – 9 Mar 2026
Private Practice, Supervision
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting …
10 Mar ’26, 17:00 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:30
SA School Social Work Networking Group – 10 Mar 2026
School SW, Social Work
A supportive networking space for social workers working in schools to connect, share resources, and grow professional relationships.
12 Mar ’26, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+10:30
SA Inner Western Networking Group – 12 Mar 2026
Social Work
This networking group is a casual event where social workers, student social workers and colleagues are welcome to attend.
14 Mar ’26, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM GMT+08:00
WA Wheatbelt and Remote Social Work Meeting – 14 Mar 2026
Rural & Remote, Social Work
Come along to the first gathering of the Wheatbelt and Remote WA Social Workers group. Connect, get to know one …
16 Mar ’26, 16:30 PM-21:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Branch World Social Work Week 2026 – 16 Mar 2026
Social Work
Join local social workers for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration as we come together to mark the launch …
17 Mar ’26, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM GMT+11:00
Introduction to Cyber Security for Social Workers
Social Work
Join us in this webinar where exploring the importance of Cyber Security.
17 Mar ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD Mackay World Social Work Day Celebration – 17 Mar 2026
Social Work
Join local social workers for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration as we come together to mark World Social …
17 Mar ’26, 07:00 AM-09:00 AM GMT+10:30
SA Branch World Social Work Day Breakfast – 17 Mar 2026
Social Work
Start World Social Work Day with the SA Branch at their breakfast celebrating connection, community, and this year’s theme, …
17 Mar ’26, 08:15 AM-09:45 AM GMT+09:30
NT World Social Work Day – 17 Mar 2026
Social Work
🌏 World Social Work Day 2026 Theme “Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society.”
17 Mar ’26, 14:30 PM-16:30 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD World Social Work Day Townsville – 17 Mar 2026
All are welcome to come together as part of the Townsville social work community to celebrate World Social Worker Day …
17 Mar ’26, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Gold Coast Practice Group World Social Work Day Event …
Social Work
Join the Gold Coast Practice Group for their World Social Work Day Event
| SA | Adelaide Central Networking Group | Daniel Allevi |
| SA | Adelaide Inner West Networking Group | Julie O’Dea |
| SA | Adelaide Southern Networking Group | Roberta Baruzzi |
| SA | Christians in Social Work Networking Group | Robyn Lingard |
| SA | Private Practice Networking Group (Online) | Menique Perera |
| SA | Private Practice Networking Group (In person) | Roslyn Francis |
| SA | Schools Social Workers | Michelle Brown |
Upcoming events
03 Aug ’26, 17:30 PM-18:00 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD Meet the BMC – August 2026
Social Work
Come along & meet the NQLD BMC, share your ideas & collaborate on how we can build and support the NQLD social …
09 Mar ’26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group – 9 Mar 2026
Private Practice, Supervision
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting …
10 Mar ’26, 17:00 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:30
SA School Social Work Networking Group – 10 Mar 2026
School SW, Social Work
A supportive networking space for social workers working in schools to connect, share resources, and grow professional relationships.
12 Mar ’26, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+10:30
SA Inner Western Networking Group – 12 Mar 2026
Social Work
This networking group is a casual event where social workers, student social workers and colleagues are welcome to attend.
14 Mar ’26, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM GMT+08:00
WA Wheatbelt and Remote Social Work Meeting – 14 Mar 2026
Rural & Remote, Social Work
Come along to the first gathering of the Wheatbelt and Remote WA Social Workers group. Connect, get to know one …
16 Mar ’26, 16:30 PM-21:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Branch World Social Work Week 2026 – 16 Mar 2026
Social Work
Join local social workers for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration as we come together to mark the launch …
17 Mar ’26, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM GMT+11:00
Introduction to Cyber Security for Social Workers
Social Work
Join us in this webinar where exploring the importance of Cyber Security.
17 Mar ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD Mackay World Social Work Day Celebration – 17 Mar 2026
Social Work
Join local social workers for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration as we come together to mark World Social …
17 Mar ’26, 07:00 AM-09:00 AM GMT+10:30
SA Branch World Social Work Day Breakfast – 17 Mar 2026
Social Work
Start World Social Work Day with the SA Branch at their breakfast celebrating connection, community, and this year’s theme, …
17 Mar ’26, 08:15 AM-09:45 AM GMT+09:30
NT World Social Work Day – 17 Mar 2026
Social Work
🌏 World Social Work Day 2026 Theme “Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society.”
17 Mar ’26, 14:30 PM-16:30 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD World Social Work Day Townsville – 17 Mar 2026
All are welcome to come together as part of the Townsville social work community to celebrate World Social Worker Day …
17 Mar ’26, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Gold Coast Practice Group World Social Work Day Event …
Social Work
Join the Gold Coast Practice Group for their World Social Work Day Event
| VIC | Central Victoria (Rural & Remote) | Tim Adam |
Upcoming events
03 Aug ’26, 17:30 PM-18:00 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD Meet the BMC – August 2026
Social Work
Come along & meet the NQLD BMC, share your ideas & collaborate on how we can build and support the NQLD social …
09 Mar ’26, 17:30 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Private Practice Group – 9 Mar 2026
Private Practice, Supervision
Join the QLD Private Practice Social Work Group and connect with AASW members working in or exploring private practice, supporting …
10 Mar ’26, 17:00 PM-19:00 PM GMT+10:30
SA School Social Work Networking Group – 10 Mar 2026
School SW, Social Work
A supportive networking space for social workers working in schools to connect, share resources, and grow professional relationships.
12 Mar ’26, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+10:30
SA Inner Western Networking Group – 12 Mar 2026
Social Work
This networking group is a casual event where social workers, student social workers and colleagues are welcome to attend.
14 Mar ’26, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM GMT+08:00
WA Wheatbelt and Remote Social Work Meeting – 14 Mar 2026
Rural & Remote, Social Work
Come along to the first gathering of the Wheatbelt and Remote WA Social Workers group. Connect, get to know one …
16 Mar ’26, 16:30 PM-21:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Branch World Social Work Week 2026 – 16 Mar 2026
Social Work
Join local social workers for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration as we come together to mark the launch …
17 Mar ’26, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM GMT+11:00
Introduction to Cyber Security for Social Workers
Social Work
Join us in this webinar where exploring the importance of Cyber Security.
17 Mar ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD Mackay World Social Work Day Celebration – 17 Mar 2026
Social Work
Join local social workers for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration as we come together to mark World Social …
17 Mar ’26, 07:00 AM-09:00 AM GMT+10:30
SA Branch World Social Work Day Breakfast – 17 Mar 2026
Social Work
Start World Social Work Day with the SA Branch at their breakfast celebrating connection, community, and this year’s theme, …
17 Mar ’26, 08:15 AM-09:45 AM GMT+09:30
NT World Social Work Day – 17 Mar 2026
Social Work
🌏 World Social Work Day 2026 Theme “Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society.”
17 Mar ’26, 14:30 PM-16:30 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD World Social Work Day Townsville – 17 Mar 2026
All are welcome to come together as part of the Townsville social work community to celebrate World Social Worker Day …
17 Mar ’26, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Gold Coast Practice Group World Social Work Day Event …
Social Work
Join the Gold Coast Practice Group for their World Social Work Day Event