Events Calendar

Developmental trauma can occur when a child witnesses or endures overwhelming negative experiences such as abuse, neglect, or loss in the early stages of their life and childhood. Critically, relationships that were supposed to keep the child safe were often a source of fear or unpredictability.

This webinar will draw from evidence informed literature on neurobiology, developmental trauma research, psychotherapy principles, social models of health and disability, mental health, and allied health. It will encourage social workers to step back and view a child’s situation through a trauma lens, especially when the child’s presentation is particularly complex or intense.

1.5 hours of CPD activity: Category 2, skills and knowledge

AASW Credential: Mental Health, Child Protection

AASW ACT Branch is providing a series of lunchtime webinars for members & non-members, occurring monthly.

February 2022 Webinar: Social Work and Management; in and out of practice

This webinar will empower you to approach difficult conversations with more confidence.

It will give you the context to appreciate where difficult conversations fit into healthy professional relationships, before moving into practical skills and tools you can use to ensure success in your own difficult conversations.

1.5 hours of CPD activity: Category 2, skills and knowledge

PUT ON YOUR OXYGEN MASK FIRST: PRIORITISING SELF-CARE

“Burnout”, “Stress”, “Overload”

Social Workers work in complex environments, with vulnerable clients, in a pressurised sector.

In our networking meetings “Refocusing on Social Work Wellness” the WA Branch will host a three-part knowledge and networking series to revisit a conversation on Social Work wellness.

PUT ON YOUR OXYGEN MASK FIRST: PRIORITISING SELF-CARE

“Burnout”, “Stress”, “Overload”

Social Workers work in complex environments, with vulnerable clients, in a pressurised sector.

In our networking meetings “Refocusing on Social Work Wellness” the WA Branch will host a three-part knowledge and networking series to revisit a conversation on Social Work wellness.

AASW VIC Talks - all things social work practice!

AASW VIC Branch presents "A day in the life of a social worker" series where the panellists from unique and diverse areas of social work practice would discuss the nuances of the practice, the pathways and opportunities that lie within the industry.

Topic: A day in the life of a political social worker

Presenter: Alex Bhathal

The ACT Branch is delighted to invite members and the wider social work community to join us for our annual World Social Work Day celebration!

The theme of World Social Work Day 2022 is Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind.

Some guest speakers will be joining us - more details to follow.

Effective leadership encourages teams to deliver outcomes, support clients effectively, and develop individual team members’ potential. Most social work practices are needing to do more with less, and this key influence for performance cannot be overlooked.

This workshop will introduce you to critical leadership skills for navigating day-to-day workplace challenges and manage team behaviour and performance.

3.5 hours of CPD activity: Category 2, skills and knowledge

This webinar will introduce how to become a culturally responsive, inclusive, and empowering Social Worker, more able to gain insights into the experiences of Aboriginal people and develop good skills on how to engage with Aboriginal communities.

This webinar will draw on case studies to provide social workers with practical strategies to apply in their own practice when working with Aboriginal children and families. The facilitator will expand on introductory cultural awareness theories by providing real-life, practical examples to help practitioners develop their professional skills and abilities.

1.5 hours of CPD activity: Category 2, skills and knowledge

AASW Credential: Child protection

PUT ON YOUR OXYGEN MASK FIRST: PRIORITISING SELF-CARE

“Burnout”, “Stress”, “Overload”

Social Workers work in complex environments, with vulnerable clients, in a pressurised sector.

In our networking meetings “Refocusing on Social Work Wellness” the WA Branch will host a three-part knowledge and networking series to revisit a conversation on Social Work wellness.

AASW ACT Branch is providing a series of lunchtime webinars for members & non-members, occurring monthly.

April 2022 Webinar: Health & Drug Rehab

PUT ON YOUR OXYGEN MASK FIRST: PRIORITISING SELF-CARE

“Burnout”, “Stress”, “Overload”

Social Workers work in complex environments, with vulnerable clients, in a pressurised sector.

In our networking meetings “Refocusing on Social Work Wellness” the WA Branch will host a three-part knowledge and networking series to revisit a conversation on Social Work wellness.

Join Australian Family Lawyers for an online Legal Education Seminar!

Topic: Hot topics in Family Law: what is happening in the modern world for clients

Join Australian Family Lawyers for an online Legal Education Seminar!

Topic: Violence in Relationships: the law and actions

AASW ACT Branch is providing a series of lunchtime webinars for members & non-members, occurring monthly.

June 2022 Webinar: Humanitarian Social Work & Non-Government Organisations