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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
31 Mar ’26, 12:00 PM-13:30 PM GMT+11:00
NSW Aged Care Practice Group – 31 Mar 2026
Aged Care / Older Persons, Social Work
Join the NSW Aged Care Practice Group for their March meeting.
02 Apr ’26, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM GMT+08:00
WA Kimberley Social Work Network Meeting – 2 Apr 2026
Social Work
Join social workers and students from across the Kimberley for our monthly networking meeting.
02 Apr ’26, 18:00 PM-19:30 PM GMT+11:00
TAS Private Practice Group Meeting – 2 Apr 2026
Private Practice, Social Work
An online group for Tasmanian Social Workers in Private Practice to network, learn, and build a community.
06 Apr ’26, 17:30 PM-18:00 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD Meet the BMC – 6 Apr 2026
Social Work
Come along & meet the NQLD BMC, share your ideas & collaborate on how we can build and support the NQLD social …
06 Apr ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
NSW Newcastle Networking Group Meeting – 6 Apr 2026
Social Work
Join fellow social workers in the Newcastle area for an informal gathering of connection and conversation. Come along, say hello, …
09 Apr ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+09:30
SA Private Practice Online Networking Group Meeting – 9 Apr 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers working or interested in private practice in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
10 Apr ’26, 09:30 AM-16:00 PM GMT+10:00
VIC Branch Social Work Forum: Many Voices One Profession – 10 …
Social Work
The Vic BMC invites you to an exciting day bringing Victorian social workers together to connect, share ideas and celebrate …
15 Apr ’26, 07:30 AM-08:30 AM GMT+10:00
NQLD Townsville Networking Breakfast – 15 Apr 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers, AASW members and non-members
15 Apr ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group – 15 Apr 2026
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their April 2026 meeting.
18 Apr ’26, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM GMT+10:00
NSW Visibility and Resilience: Pilot Journal Launch for International Social …
Social Work
Presented by BMC member Rex Zhang, this event introduces the journal project, shares reflections from international students, and includes a …
21 Apr ’26, 17:00 PM-18:30 PM GMT+08:00
WA Social Workers in Disability Practice Group – 21 Apr 2026
Disability, Social Work
Come and connect with fellow Social Workers who work in the disability sector and/or with the NDIS, whether in …
24 Apr ’26, 18:00 PM-21:00 PM GMT+09:30
SA Christians in Social Work Networking Meeting – 24 Apr 2026
Social Work
Join the SA Christians in Social Work Networking Group for an evening of connection, discussion and learning as we explore …
| 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
31 Mar ’26, 12:00 PM-13:30 PM GMT+11:00
NSW Aged Care Practice Group – 31 Mar 2026
Aged Care / Older Persons, Social Work
Join the NSW Aged Care Practice Group for their March meeting.
02 Apr ’26, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM GMT+08:00
WA Kimberley Social Work Network Meeting – 2 Apr 2026
Social Work
Join social workers and students from across the Kimberley for our monthly networking meeting.
02 Apr ’26, 18:00 PM-19:30 PM GMT+11:00
TAS Private Practice Group Meeting – 2 Apr 2026
Private Practice, Social Work
An online group for Tasmanian Social Workers in Private Practice to network, learn, and build a community.
06 Apr ’26, 17:30 PM-18:00 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD Meet the BMC – 6 Apr 2026
Social Work
Come along & meet the NQLD BMC, share your ideas & collaborate on how we can build and support the NQLD social …
06 Apr ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
NSW Newcastle Networking Group Meeting – 6 Apr 2026
Social Work
Join fellow social workers in the Newcastle area for an informal gathering of connection and conversation. Come along, say hello, …
09 Apr ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+09:30
SA Private Practice Online Networking Group Meeting – 9 Apr 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers working or interested in private practice in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
10 Apr ’26, 09:30 AM-16:00 PM GMT+10:00
VIC Branch Social Work Forum: Many Voices One Profession – 10 …
Social Work
The Vic BMC invites you to an exciting day bringing Victorian social workers together to connect, share ideas and celebrate …
15 Apr ’26, 07:30 AM-08:30 AM GMT+10:00
NQLD Townsville Networking Breakfast – 15 Apr 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers, AASW members and non-members
15 Apr ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group – 15 Apr 2026
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their April 2026 meeting.
18 Apr ’26, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM GMT+10:00
NSW Visibility and Resilience: Pilot Journal Launch for International Social …
Social Work
Presented by BMC member Rex Zhang, this event introduces the journal project, shares reflections from international students, and includes a …
21 Apr ’26, 17:00 PM-18:30 PM GMT+08:00
WA Social Workers in Disability Practice Group – 21 Apr 2026
Disability, Social Work
Come and connect with fellow Social Workers who work in the disability sector and/or with the NDIS, whether in …
24 Apr ’26, 18:00 PM-21:00 PM GMT+09:30
SA Christians in Social Work Networking Meeting – 24 Apr 2026
Social Work
Join the SA Christians in Social Work Networking Group for an evening of connection, discussion and learning as we explore …
| VIC | Central Victoria (Rural & Remote) | Tim Adam |
Upcoming events
31 Mar ’26, 12:00 PM-13:30 PM GMT+11:00
NSW Aged Care Practice Group – 31 Mar 2026
Aged Care / Older Persons, Social Work
Join the NSW Aged Care Practice Group for their March meeting.
02 Apr ’26, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM GMT+08:00
WA Kimberley Social Work Network Meeting – 2 Apr 2026
Social Work
Join social workers and students from across the Kimberley for our monthly networking meeting.
02 Apr ’26, 18:00 PM-19:30 PM GMT+11:00
TAS Private Practice Group Meeting – 2 Apr 2026
Private Practice, Social Work
An online group for Tasmanian Social Workers in Private Practice to network, learn, and build a community.
06 Apr ’26, 17:30 PM-18:00 PM GMT+10:00
NQLD Meet the BMC – 6 Apr 2026
Social Work
Come along & meet the NQLD BMC, share your ideas & collaborate on how we can build and support the NQLD social …
06 Apr ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
NSW Newcastle Networking Group Meeting – 6 Apr 2026
Social Work
Join fellow social workers in the Newcastle area for an informal gathering of connection and conversation. Come along, say hello, …
09 Apr ’26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+09:30
SA Private Practice Online Networking Group Meeting – 9 Apr 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers working or interested in private practice in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
10 Apr ’26, 09:30 AM-16:00 PM GMT+10:00
VIC Branch Social Work Forum: Many Voices One Profession – 10 …
Social Work
The Vic BMC invites you to an exciting day bringing Victorian social workers together to connect, share ideas and celebrate …
15 Apr ’26, 07:30 AM-08:30 AM GMT+10:00
NQLD Townsville Networking Breakfast – 15 Apr 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers, AASW members and non-members
15 Apr ’26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Clinical Mental Health Practice Group – 15 Apr 2026
Mental Health
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their April 2026 meeting.
18 Apr ’26, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM GMT+10:00
NSW Visibility and Resilience: Pilot Journal Launch for International Social …
Social Work
Presented by BMC member Rex Zhang, this event introduces the journal project, shares reflections from international students, and includes a …
21 Apr ’26, 17:00 PM-18:30 PM GMT+08:00
WA Social Workers in Disability Practice Group – 21 Apr 2026
Disability, Social Work
Come and connect with fellow Social Workers who work in the disability sector and/or with the NDIS, whether in …
24 Apr ’26, 18:00 PM-21:00 PM GMT+09:30
SA Christians in Social Work Networking Meeting – 24 Apr 2026
Social Work
Join the SA Christians in Social Work Networking Group for an evening of connection, discussion and learning as we explore …