Events Calendar

Watch the 1 hour recording of AASW webinar: Introduction to Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for Social Workers, presented by Dr Jenny Dwyer.

EMDR is a therapy designed to assist those suffering trauma and has been endorsed by the World Health Organisation as an effective treatment for children and adults.

This introductory webinar provides an overview of the therapy to better inform their decision to commence level 1 training as an EMDR Practitioner (FPS under Medicare).

This webinar provides 1 hour CPD activity attributable Mental Health (FPS) and Clinical credentials.

Mindfulness is an evidence-based practice to build resilience, manage stress, anxiety and anger. Regular practice reduces personal reactivity to emotional stimuli and can be used as a therapeutic approach with various clients. It is also an excellent tool for practitioner self-care.

This introductory program will provide an overview of the theory and benefits of mindful meditation and guide you through two practice sessions that will enable you to incorporate the practice into your daily routine.

40 minutes CPD attributable to AASW Mental Health credential (Focused Psychological Strategies).

Watch the 1 hour recording of AASW webinar: The language of MARAM - Lessons learnt in implementing the MARAM framework.

The Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Management (MARAM) framework identifies key principles and elements that should be embedded into policies, procedures, service delivery and practice, and identifies the responsibilities of various organisations and staff across the system. Successful implementation requires collaboration and trust across all agencies.

Learn from our panel of experts as we discuss the challenges and successes of MARAM implementation across varied practice fields.

1 hour of CPD, attributable to the AASW Family Violence, Child Protection, Clinical, Disability and Mental Health credentials.

Watch the 1 hour recording of AASW webinar: How to write for journal publication - Getting published in Australian Social Work.

This webinar addresses the topics and types of papers the journal publishes and the benefits of publication for all social workers. Presented by the Editor (Fiona McDermott) and Associate Editor (David Hodgson) of Australian Social Work, and an academic with wide-ranging experience in writing for publication (Clare Tilbury), the presentation draws on their collective knowledge and experience of editing and writing for publication.

Participants will learn the process of getting published, tips and tricks for authors and what the reviewers are looking for at Australian Social Work.

1 hour of CPD activity attributable to all AASW credentials.

Embodiment and Social Work Practice

Presenter: Jo Mensinga

Date: Friday 30 July 2021

Time: 12noon-12.30pm (Brisbane)

Venue: Online. Zoom link provided on registration.

LivingWorks Start is a 90 minute online foundational skills training program that prepares participants to recognise when someone is having thoughts of suicide and take action to keep them safe. The program features built-in resource for help and safety and uses leading-edge online learning tools including interactive simulations.

The 90 minute interactive webinar will provide an overview of LivingWorks programs and a presentation on the evidence behind the shift from risk assessment to a focus on safety. This is an interactive session with a presentation format, followed by a debrief and workshop activities led by 3 expert trainers in Suicide Intervention.

This learning program provides 3 hours of CPD, attributable to AASW Mental Health and Clinical Credentials.

Elder abuse is the mistreatment or exploitation of an older person. It can present itself in many forms and is commonly committed by someone that the older person knows and trusts.

This webinar session will cover various social work interventions such as case-management, safety planning and counselling, while also examining the legal interventions available to support an older person who is a victim of Elder Abuse.

1 hour of CPD activity attributable to AASW's Mental Health credential.

Welcoming social workers to our August meeting!

Our guest speaker will be announced shortly.

All welcome!!

2 CPD hours
No cost to attend.

Peer Supervision provides a video-conferencing opportunity for school social workers to engage in focussed supervision with an experienced practitioner.

Numbers are strictly limited (10), and open to Victorian school social workers in P-12 schools who follow AASW Practice Standards for School Social Workers.

Because of limited numbers, peer supervision is not provided for other professionals or private practitioners.

There are no minutes or recording due to the private professional and confidential content.

Participants should be ready to share a case, program or school issue for discussion.

Registration is essential. Cost: $5 AASW members, $10 non-members.

1 CPD Hour - Category 1: Receiving Supervision

Built from a foundation of positive psychology, this webinar will teach you how to equip yourself with strategies to develop the qualities that underpin resilience, such as self-awareness, time management, relaxation skills and empathy.

This practical webinar introduces tools, techniques and behaviours to manage our individual responses to effectively strengthen our resilience muscles - in the moment and ongoing.

This webinar provides 1.5 hours of CPD activity.

Mastering the use of LIVE online interactions is a compelling focus in 2021. Learning how to facilitate dynamic and engaging online workshops and presentations is now essential to the way we work, connect and progress.

This program will teach you how to

• Engage with flair and interact meaningfully,
• Develop dynamic content to capture and hold attention,
• Achieve the right balance of visual, verbal and interactivity when online,
• Master the tools and the tech for success

In the virtual LIVE online environment

4 hours of CPD activity, Category 2: Skills and Knowledge.

0.5 CPD hour

Interactional Supervision - Part 1

Presenters: Marie Heydon and Pam Cohen

This webinar will begin by describing the theoretical building blocks of the interactional supervision model most widely understood within the profession. As participation in supervision is a requirement of the AASW Code of Ethics, both supervisors and supervisees hope that the experience will be as positive and constructive as possible. The supervisor has to integrate the role of educator with that of provider of support and often quality oversight of the supervisee’s clients. These three functions do not always sit comfortably together. Understanding the parallels between supervision and other helping relationships will help the supervisor develop an integrated and interactional style.

This AASW NSW Connect:ED webinar is part of a series helping Social Workers to connect with new ideas and reflect on their own practice. We focus on bringing everyday social workers to talk about their practice, ideas and experiences of social work. Connect:ED Webinars are 30 minutes (including short Q&A) and where agreed with the presenter, will be recorded for those who cannot participate in real time.

Registrations are open to everyone nationally.

Date: Wednesday 25 August 2021

Time: 12noon

Location: Online

Support Coordination and Social Work – Complexities, challenges and working at the interface

Presenter: Kate Jacka

Date: Friday 27 August 2021

Time: 12noon-12.30pm (Brisbane)

Venue: Online. Zoom link provided on registration.

General Practice Group Meeting

1 CPD Hour

No cost to attend

School Social Work Sessions 2021 have been developed to include the variety of school social worker experiences and student issues. The sessions will take the form of discussions led by a convenor, so that peer exchange and support can occur.

These sessions are open to professionally qualified school social workers employed by P-12 schools or school systems. These events are also open to social work students on field placement in schools. AASW members and non-members are welcome.

1.25 CPD Hours

No cost to attend

0.5 CPD hour

Interactional Supervision - Part 2

Presenters: Marie Heydon and Pam Cohen

This session will focus on enhancing critical reflection in supervision, including working to ensure that there is space and context for learning. This often means that a shift needs to take place in the role from expert to facilitator. New supervisors may have ambivalence about the power and authority inherent in the role, particularly when it is necessary to have difficult conversations in the supervision forum.

This AASW NSW Connect:ED webinar is part of a series helping Social Workers to connect with new ideas and reflect on their own practice. We focus on bringing everyday social workers to talk about their practice, ideas and experiences of social work. Connect:ED Webinars are 30 minutes (including short Q&A) and where agreed with the presenter, will be recorded for those who cannot participate in real time.

Registrations are open to everyone nationally.

Date: Wednesday 8 September 2021

Time: 12noon

Location: Online

As social workers we may learn the basics about trauma, development, attachment and the effects of neglect in these experiences during our degrees. However, the practical application of this knowledge and the subsequent skills are difficult to maintain or obtain if workers are not adequately supported through supervision, ongoing training or experience and an unsupportive or risk averse team and organisational culture.

Trauma informed practice requires a high level understanding of your own practice framework, values and reactions to what can be difficult and stressful scenarios for clients. It requires ongoing training, supervision, support and a positive and trauma informed work environment/organisational framework.

This 3 hour interactive virtual workshop gives an opportunity for social workers to refresh and learn through experiential activities, case study reflections and delivery of knowledge.

FPS and Mental Health relevant for CPD purposes

Peer Supervision Session

1 CPD Hour

No cost to attend

Peer Supervision provides a video-conferencing opportunity for school social workers to engage in focussed supervision with an experienced practitioner.

Numbers are strictly limited (10), and open to Victorian school social workers in P-12 schools who follow AASW Practice Standards for School Social Workers.

Because of limited numbers, peer supervision is not provided for other professionals or private practitioners.

There are no minutes or recording due to the private professional and confidential content.

Participants should be ready to share a case, program or school issue for discussion.

Registration is essential. Cost: $5 AASW members, $10 non-members.

1 CPD Hour - Category 1: Receiving Supervision

School Social Work Sessions 2021 have been developed to include the variety of school social worker experiences and student issues. The sessions will take the form of discussions led by a convenor, so that peer exchange and support can occur.

These sessions are open to professionally qualified school social workers employed by P-12 schools or school systems. These events are also open to social work students on field placement in schools. AASW members and non-members are welcome.

1.25 CPD Hours

No cost to attend

General Practice Group Meeting

1 CPD Hour

No cost to attend

Peer Supervision provides a video-conferencing opportunity for school social workers to engage in focussed supervision with an experienced practitioner.

Numbers are strictly limited (10), and open to Victorian school social workers in P-12 schools who follow AASW Practice Standards for School Social Workers.

Because of limited numbers, peer supervision is not provided for other professionals or private practitioners.

There are no minutes or recording due to the private professional and confidential content.

Participants should be ready to share a case, program or school issue for discussion.

Registration is essential. Cost: $5 AASW members, $10 non-members.

1 CPD Hour - Category 1: Receiving Supervision

Save the Date: 2021 AASW IFSW Asia Pacific Regional Social Work Conference

The Australian Association of Social Workers is excited to announce dates for the forthcoming AASW IFSW Asia Pacific Regional Social Work Conference to be held from November 11-13 in Brisbane, Australia.

Supported by key partners the International Federation of Social Workers - Asia Pacific (IFSW AP), the Asian and Pacific Association for Social Work Education (APASWE), Queensland Universities and Australian & New Zealand Social Work & Welfare Education & Research (ANZSWWER).

This 3-day conference centres around the theme of social work and the sustainable development goals.

A hybrid model has been chosen for the 2021 Conference to ensure that attendance is accessible to those not only within Australia but also within the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

Follow the link below to register your interest in the 2021 Conference and be the first to know about early bird pricing, keynote speakers and other important updates!

The AASW and all partners look forward to your attendance at this year’s pinnacle Social Work conference.

Key Information:

• Date: Thursday 11 November - Saturday 13 November 2021
• Location: Hybrid - Brisbane and Online
• Theme: Social Work and the Sustainable Development Goals

Register your interest

Peer Supervision Session

1 CPD Hour

No cost to attend

School Social Work Sessions 2021 have been developed to include the variety of school social worker experiences and student issues. The sessions will take the form of discussions led by a convenor, so that peer exchange and support can occur.

These sessions are open to professionally qualified school social workers employed by P-12 schools or school systems. These events are also open to social work students on field placement in schools. AASW members and non-members are welcome.

1.25 CPD Hours

No cost to attend

Welcoming social workers to our December meeting!

Our guest speaker will be announced shortly.

All welcome!!

2 CPD hours
No cost to attend.