2026 Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit (Adelaide)

In-person event

Date: 7 May 2026

Time: 8.30am-5.30pm

Location:

The Playford Hotel

120 North Terrace

Adelaide SA 5000

The Lyra Taylor Social Work Impact Summit is the AASW’s national platform for advancing transformative social work practice. Proudly named in honour of Lyra Taylor—– renowned for shaping early social work practices in Australia through policy reform and advocacy – each summit will honour her legacy of perseverance, innovation and an unwavering dedication to social justice.

This year’s theme, Supervision for Tomorrow: Innovation, Impact, Integrity, takes us beyond foundational supervision skills. Together, we will explore emerging models, thought leadership, evolving practices and the capabilities needed for the next era of supervision. Together, we will explore how supervision can build professional capability, strengthen leadership across systems and organisations, and drive quality outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

By taking part in the Summit, you will:

• deepen your understanding of effective, reflective and ethically grounded supervision
• explore emerging models and approaches shaping the future of supervision
• gain practical strategies to enhance supervision in diverse practice settings
• connect with peers, leaders and supervision experts from across the profession
• reflect on your own supervisory identity, capability and development
• contribute to strengthening a national culture of high-quality supervision.

Event Structure:

7.30am - Welcome tea and coffee

8.30am - Summit program starts

5.30pm - Networking function

6.30pm - Event concludes

By registering, you are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions

Dress Code: Smart casual