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LocationVIC

Event Date02 Dec 2025 | 18:30 PM-20:30 PM [GMT+11:00]

CPD Hours0 hr

CPD CategoryCategory 3: Professional Identity

OrganiserMember Engagement & Growth

Event FormatIn Person

VenueThe Wharf Hotel

Price

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Join fellow social workers and community professionals for an informal evening of connection and conversation in the heart of Melbourne.

Join fellow social workers and community professionals for an informal evening of connection and conversation in the heart of Melbourne. Whether you're a frontline practitioner, policy advocate, academic, student, or service leader, Connect & Collaborate offers a relaxed environment to meet peers, share stories, and explore new opportunities in the social work sector.


This gathering is all about meaningful interactions - no formal presentations, just quality networking over food and drinks.


📅 Date: Tuesday 2nd December

⏰ Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (AEDT – Melbourne)

📍 Location: The Wharf Hotel, Covered Promenade, 18-38 Siddeley Street, Melbourne VIC 3005


What to Expect?


  • Warm, Informal Setting: A welcoming space where all levels of experience are valued.
  • Complimentary Food & Drinks: Enjoy food and beverages throughout the evening.
  • Connect Across the Profession: Engage with social workers from diverse settings including health, mental health, child protection, aged care, disability, education, justice, and community development.
  • Conversation Starters & Name Tags: We’ll make it easy to break the ice - even if you're attending solo.


Why Attend?


  • Strengthen Your Professional Network: Build connections that support practice, wellbeing, and advocacy.
  • Celebrate the Profession: A chance to reflect on the impact of social work and reconnect with your professional identity.
  • Explore Opportunities: Discover new roles, supervision options, training, and initiatives across the sector.
  • Learn From Each Other: Exchange ideas, challenges, and emerging approaches in a relaxed setting.


Who Should Attend?


  • Open to all social workers, students, allied professionals, and those interested in or aligned with social work values. Whether you're in private practice, a large organisation, or just starting out - this event is for you
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