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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 | 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 | Peter Gormly & Pamela Seraskeris |
NSW | Social Work in Mental Health | Janet Lewis & Margy Green |
NSW | LGBTQIA+ | Jo Breeze |
NT | Social Workers in Private Practice Group | Vanesha Knights |
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 |
TAS | NDIS | Ally Smith & Tina Walker |
VIC | Health Social Workers Directors Group | Karen Todd |
VIC | Peer Supervision | Dr Chris Barrett |
VIC | School Social Workers | Damian Mahoney |
VIC | Social Work History | Joy Stevens |
VIC | Social Work Yoga & Mindfulness | Linda Kennedy & Andrew Fitzpatrick |
VIC | Victorian Mental Health | Charlie Evans |
VIC | Working with Older Persons and people with a Disability | Cassie Tu |
WA | School Social Work Practice Group | Dr Susan Young |
WA | Social Workers in Disability | Jodyne Greig & Magdalene Garcia Flynn |
02 Jul '25, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+09:30
SA Green Practice Group 2 Jul 25
Climate Action and Environmental Based Social Work, Social Work
Welcome to the SA Green Social Work Practice Group
03 Jul '25, 17:00 PM-18:30 PM GMT+09:30
NT Social Workers in Private Practice 3 Jul 25
Social Work
Join the NT Social Workers in Private Practice Group for their meeting with presenter Vanesha Knights.
03 Jul '25 - 21 Aug '25, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM GMT+10:00
Advanced Supervision Program - Commencing on 3 July 2025
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.
03 Jul '25 - 21 Aug '25, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM GMT+10:00
Advanced Supervision Program - Commencing on 3 July 2025
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.
08 Jul '25, 10:00 AM-13:00 PM GMT+10:00
Breaking the Silence - Supporting Men with Mental Health
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Did you know that men make up 75% of suicides in Australia? As social workers, we have a unique opportunity to ...
08 Jul '25, 13:30 PM-15:00 PM GMT+10:00
AASW National Webinar - NAIDOC Week The Next Generation: Strength, ...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Join us for the AASW National NAIDOC Week webinar on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, featuring keynote speaker Dr Lorraine Muller, an esteemed ...
09 Jul '25, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM GMT+10:00
An Introduction to Intergenerational Practice
Clinical SW
Our society is seeing younger and older generations drifting apart, and both groups are experiencing increasing loneliness. But there's a ...
09 Jul '25, 18:00 PM-19:30 PM GMT+10:00
QLD Brisbane Meanjin Practice Group NAIDOC Event 9 Jul 25
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Social Work
Join the Brisbane Meanjin Practice Group to celebrate NAIDOC Week with a presentation by Josh Ormond on “Narrative Theory: A ...
10 Jul '25 - 11 Jul '25, 08:45 AM-17:00 PM GMT+10:00
EMDR Level 1 - July 2025 (FPS-CPD)
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a Focussed Psychological Strategy. (Blended program)
10 Jul '25, 07:30 AM-09:30 AM GMT+10:00
QLD BMC NAIDOC Breakfast 10 Jul 25
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Social Work
Join the QLD Branch Management Committee to celebrate NAIDOC Week, this year's theme "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy".
11 Jul '25, 12:30 PM-14:00 PM GMT+09:30
NT BMC NAIDOC Event 11 July 25
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Social Work
Join Dr Josephine Lee and Tim Donovan in conversation as the NT BMC celebrate this year’s NAIDOC week and ...
14 Jul '25, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM GMT+10:00
Animal-Assisted Therapy -Ethical Practice in Mental Health Social Work (FPS)
Mental Health
More than just including animals in the room, AAT requires a deliberate, evidence-informed approach that respects the sentience of the ...
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