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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 Anti-racist Social Work Practice Group 18 Nov 26
The Anti-racist Social Work Practice Group is a collaborative learning space for AASW members committed to dismantling structural racism through their social…
ACT Anti-racist Social Work Practice Group 23 Dec 26
The Anti-racist Social Work Practice Group is a collaborative learning space for AASW members committed to dismantling structural racism through their social…
ACT Anti-racist Social Work Practice Group 27 Jan 27
The Anti-racist Social Work Practice Group is a collaborative learning space for AASW members committed to dismantling structural racism through their social…
| NQLD | Mackay Group | Susan Teder & Valeriya Edsall |
Practice Groups by State
| 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 |
Practice Groups by State
NSW Mental Health Practice Group – 25 Nov 2026
Join the NSW Mental Health Practice Group for their November meeting and connect with colleagues in a supportive and engaging space.
NSW Social Workers in Private Practice – 7 Dec 2026
Join fellow NSW Social Workers in Private Practice for our special end‑of‑year networking event!
| NT | Social Workers in Private Practice Group | TBC |
Practice Groups by State
| QLD | Brisbane NDIS | Delfina Serrates & Sharon Redom |
| 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 |
Practice Groups by State
QLD Brisbane NDIS Practice Group – 25 November 2026
Come together to celebrate our achievements throughout 2026, reflect on our progress, and plan our priorities and activities for 2027.
QLD Gold Coast Social Work Practice Group EOY Breakfast & Celebration – 8 Dec 2026
Come and join us for our End of Year Breakfast and Celebration!
| SA | Green Social Work | Tim Walsh |
Practice Groups by State
| TAS | Social Workers in Private Practice | Alanna Audus & Tamara Laing |
Practice Groups by State
| 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 |
| Youth Mental Health | Angus Norman |
| Critical Social Work | Dom Somers, Tara Lees |
| Animal Assisted Services in Social Work | Meg Kirby |
Practice Groups by State
VIC Social Work Yoga and Mindfulness Practice Group – 24 Nov 2026
The purpose of the group is to build skills, and knowledge, and to provide a forum for discussing the social work perspective…
| WA | Social Workers in Disability | Jodyne Greig & Magdalena Flynn |
| WA | School Social Work | Dr Susan Young |
| WA | Wheatbelt (Rural & Remote) | Debra Bates |
Practice Groups by State
WA Social Workers in Disability Practice Group – 8 Dec 2026
Come and connect with fellow Social Workers who work in the disability sector and/or with the NDIS, whether in an agency setting,…
Practice Groups by State
18 Nov '26, 07:30 AM-08:30 AM GMT+10:00
NQLD Townsville Networking Breakfast - 18 Nov 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers, AASW members and non-members
19 Nov '26, 17:30 PM-19:30 PM GMT+10:30
SA Inner Western Networking Group - 19 Nov 2026
Social Work
This networking group is a casual event where social workers, student social workers and colleagues are welcome to attend.
24 Nov '26, 18:30 PM-20:00 PM GMT+11:00
VIC Social Work Yoga and Mindfulness Practice Group - 24 Nov 2026
Mental Health, Social Work
The purpose of the group is to build skills, and knowledge, and to provide a forum for discussing the social ...
24 Nov '26, 16:00 PM-17:15 PM GMT+11:00
VIC Peer Supervision for School Social Workers - 24 Nov 2026
School SW, Social Work, Supervision
Peer Supervision for School Social Workers is only available to professionally qualified social workers employed by schools or school systems ...
25 Nov '26, 18:00 PM-20:30 PM GMT+10:30
SA Adelaide Central Networking Group - In-person - 25 Nov 2026
Social Work
Join the Adelaide Central Networking Group for relaxed, in-person connection and meaningful conversation with local social workers.
25 Nov '26, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM GMT+11:00
NSW Mental Health Practice Group - 25 Nov 2026
Mental Health, Social Work
Join the NSW Mental Health Practice Group for their November meeting and connect with colleagues in a supportive and engaging ...
03 Dec '26, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM GMT+08:00
WA Kimberley Social Work Network Meeting - 3 Dec 2026
Social Work
Join social workers and students from across the Kimberley for our monthly networking meeting.
07 Dec '26, 19:00 PM-20:30 PM GMT+11:00
NSW Social Workers in Private Practice - 7 Dec 2026
Private Practice
Join fellow NSW Social Workers in Private Practice for our special end‑of‑year networking event!
Participation in practice group
08 Dec '26, 17:00 PM-18:30 PM GMT+08:00
WA Social Workers in Disability Practice Group - 8 Dec 2026
Disability, Social Work
Come and connect with fellow Social Workers who work in the disability sector and/or with the NDIS, whether in ...
Professional networking
10 Dec '26, 18:00 PM-20:00 PM GMT+10:30
SA Private Practice Online Networking Group Meeting - 10 Dec 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers working or interested in private practice in the Adelaide metropolitan area.
16 Dec '26, 07:30 AM-08:30 AM GMT+10:00
NQLD Townsville Networking Breakfast - 16 Dec 2026
Social Work
Open to all social workers, AASW members and non-members
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