Practice Groups
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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 |
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Supervision
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Management & Leadership
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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
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10 Mar '26, 11:00 AM-14:00 PM GMT+11:00
Hearing Voices - Working Holistically with Voices, Psychosis and Psycho-Spiritual ...
Clinical SW, Disability, Mental Health
This training is a unique opportunity to understand voice-hearing and psychosis experiences, and to learn about strategies to help clients ...
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, 14:00 PM-15:30 PM GMT+11:00
From Silence to Strength - Supporting Mental Health in Men ...
Mental Health
This training explores the cultural, systemic, and gendered barriers that prevent CALD men in Australia from accessing mental health support, ...
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 ...
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