> Events > All Events > Events Calendar
Events Calendar
All Events
Date | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
Ongoing
![]() |
Getting the most out of child protection case planning meetings
Online
This course covers what a social worker needs to know to get the most out of a child protection case planning meeting or a conference. The course covers how to setup a case planning meeting, who should attend, interagency issues, differing perspectives and parental attendance. * AASW Member Discount * |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: NDIS series
SWOT: Online CPD
This new AASW online course provides an overview of the NDIS, together with targeted information for social workers on how to practice under the scheme as private practitioners and support coordinators. Participants will have the opportunity to consolidate the material through participation in three live webinars, hosted by the presenter Brooke Kooymans. Watch PREVIEW here. The course is part of the AASW's Empowering Excellence SWOT series. **Clinical and Disability Relevant Activity**
|
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: Introduction to Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT)
Social Work Online Training
This 2-hour online course on Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT), is delivered by Dr Bruno Cayoun, Clinical Psychologist and principal developer of Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT). The course aims to introduce the main therapeutic principles of MiCBT, its theoretical foundation, and its effects across conditions. This workshop is best suited for social workers and other alilied health professionals, specialising (or interested in specialising) in mental health practice. Watch PREVIEW **FPS, MH and Clinical Relevant Activity** **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Social Work Online Training
This 2.5 hour online workshop will introduce therapists to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The workshop demonstrates ways in which ACT processes can be applied in the therapy room, and makes use of video role-play demonstrations and experiential exercises. This workshop is presented by Clinical Psychologist Brendon Knott. Purchase both Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Masterclass: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Flexibly for a reduced price. Watch PREVIEW **FPS, MH and Clinical Relevant** **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Flexibly – Beyond Metaphors and Formal Exercises
Social Work Online Training
This two hour online presentation will explore what ACT looks like in the therapy room when moving beyond formal exercises and metaphors. The course assumes an introductory level of prior knowledge of the ACT model, and makes use of video role-play demonstrations and experiential exercises. This workshop is presented by Clinical Psychologist Brendon Knott. Purchase both Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Masterclass: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Flexibly for a reduced price. **FPS, MH and Clinical Relevant** **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Social Work Online Training
This 1.5 hour online course provides an introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), presented by Assoc Prof Monica O'Kelly. After outlining the underlying theory, the presentation focuses on putting CBT into action with clients, guiding participants through the key steps in the CBT sequence. The presentation concludes with a demonstration between clinician and client. This workshop is best suited to social workers (and other allied health practitioners) specialising in, or interested in specialising in) mental health practice. Watch PREVIEW **FPS, MH and Clinical Relevant** **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to reduce substance use problems and improve mental health and wellbeing
SWOT
This 1.5 hour online workshop offers a holistic approach to clinical practice with co-occurring mental ill-health and substance use problems, drawing on Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) techniques. It is suited to a range of social workers and/or other allied health practitioners, working across mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and/or other community health and welfare settings. The workshop is presented by clinical psychologist Professor Amanda Baker; Senior Research Fellow at the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Winner of the 2014 AACBT Distinguished Career Award. Watch PREVIEW **FPS, MH and Clinical Relevant** **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
SWOT
This one hour online course provides an introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder, presented by Dr Carla Walton. This course covers the origins of the treatment and theoretical underpinnings, together with an overview of the core components of the treatment. This includes skills training, individual therapy, phone coaching and consultation teams. This workshop is best suited to social workers (and other allied health practitioners) specialising in, or interested in specialising in) mental health practice. Watch PREVIEW **FPS, MH and Clinical Relevant** **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Military Populations
Social Work Online Training
This 1 hour course provides an introduction to the key principles and practices associated with mental health practice with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with a focus on military populations. The webinar is presented by Dr Madeline Romaniuk, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Senior Clinical Psychologist, and Leader of the Veteran Mental Health Initiative. This workshop is best suited to social workers (and other allied health practitioners) specialising in, or interested in specialising in) mental health practice. Watch PREVIEW here. **FPS, MH and Clinical Relevant** **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: The transition from service provider to service manager with Dr Elizabeth Shannon
Social Work Online Training
This course aims to assist professionals in the welfare, health and community services sectors to strengthen their leadership and management skills as they transition into management and leadership roles. The course is also suitable to current managers seeking to further their leadership aspirations and pathways, and those contemplating the transition into management in the future. This workshop is suited to a range of social work and/or other community and Allied Health workers, across community, health, Government and welfare settings. Watch PREVIEW **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: Becoming a social work supervisor: An interview with Jane Wexler
SWOT
In this informative interview, the AASW’s Lauren Paul engages supervision expert and consultant Jane Wexler via a series of pertinent questions regarding the path to becoming a supervisor. Drawing on Jane’s extensive experience supervising new graduates to CEOs, and her expertise training other supervisors, Lauren takes Jane through a series of focused questions about supervision, social work and the best way for social workers to begin their own supervisor journey. Watch PREVIEW **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: An introduction to infant mental health and infant-led work with families
Social Work Online Training
This 2.5 hour course provides an introduction to infant-led practice and infant mental health in the context of family practice. The course is presented by experienced social worker Dr Wendy Bunston, associate teacher at La Trobe University and director of wb training and consultancy. This course is relevant to social workers (and other counsellors and allied health professionals) working with individuals, families, groups and/or wider communities; including within clinical mental health settings. **FPS, MH, and Clinical Relevant** **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: A Narrative Therapy approach to men’s violence towards women
Social Work Online Training
This online course applies both narrative therapy and feminist approaches to working with both women who have been impacted by intimate partner violence, as well as men who have perpetrated violence. The course is presented by Helen Wirtz social worker and experienced family therapist. This workshop is best suited to social workers (and other allied health practitioners) specialising in, or interested in specialising in) family violence, mental health practice and couples interventions. Watch PREVIEW **FPS, MH, FV and Clinical Relevant** **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: Introduction to Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Social Work Online Training
This one hour online course provides an introduction to Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). It is presented by Anthony Hillin (B. Soc. Stud (SW), M Adol MH, IPT Certified Interpersonal Psychotherapy Trainer), a social worker and one of Australia's leading experts in IPT . This workshop is best suited to social workers (and other allied health practitioners) specialising in, or interested in specialising in) mental health practice. Watch PREVIEW **FPS, MH and Clinical Relevant** **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: Introduction to Narrative Therapy and Community Work
Social Work Online Training
This 2 hour online course provides an engaging introduction to the key principles and practices of Narrative Therapy and Community Work. It is delivered by leading Narrative practitioner and academic Dr David Denborough, co-Director of the Dulwich Centre and co-ordinator of the Master of Narrative Therapy at the University of Melbourne. The course also provides an additonal two hours of online links to further learnring via the Dulwich Centre website. This course is relevant to social workers (and other counsellors and allied health professionals) working with individuals, families, groups and/or wider communities; including within clinical mental health settings. Watch PREViEW **FPS, MH and Clinical Relevant** **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: Evidence-Based Relaxation Therapy and Psychoneuroimmunology with Dr Judy Lovas
Social Work Online Training
This 1.5 hour course provides a theoretical and practical introduction to Evidence-based Relaxation Therapy modalities and Psychoneuroimmuology (PNI). The course is presented by the experienced and passionate presenter Dr Judy Lovas, and comprises three modules :
This workshop is suited to a range of social workers and/or allied health/caring professionals, in particular those specialising in mental health and counselling practice, and/or integrated health (the science of mind, body and health). **FPS, MH and Clinical Relevant** **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing |
Empowering Excellence: Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities
SWOT
This 1.5 hour online course is designed to support social workers and Allied Health professionals to provide culturally sensitive, respectful and inclusive services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. The course is presented by an Aboriginal female psychologist and a non-Aboriginal male social worker. The presenters discuss key findings from their research and experience in providing clinical services, training and consultancy in service development. The presenters highlight practical applications and tips that have been effective in their work with Aboriginal young people, adults, families and communities. **AASW Member Discount** |
Online |
Ongoing
![]() |
Responding to disclosures of sexual assault
Online
Sarah McGregor, an expert social worker in the field, presents an informative session on how to respond when a client discloses that they have been sexually assaulted. |
Online |
Ongoing
![]() |
Rural Remote Social Work Conference 2013 - Travelling Across the Mountains and Canyons of Evidence
AASW Social Work Online Training - Recording
This is a recording of a presentation at the Rural Remote Social Work Conference in July 2013. Professor Evelyne De Leeuw discusses the nexus between research, policy and practice. * AASW Member Discount * |
Online |
Ongoing |
Social Workers for Climate Action Package
Webinar Recording Package
Purchase the Social Workers for Climate Action webinar recording package: Part 1 ‘Setting the Scene’ presents a global and local overview of climate change from the perspective of social work practice. 15% discount applies to purchase of the package. |
Online |
Ongoing |
AASW Webinar Recording - Social Workers for Climate Action 'Setting the Scene'
Webinar Recording
Watch the 1 hour recording of AASW webinar Social Workers for Climate Action 'Setting the Scene' This webinar is a part of a series designed to support Social Workers to make a difference to climate change within their practice. Part 1 ‘Setting the Scene’ presents a global and local overview of climate change from the perspective of social work practice. 15% discount applies to purchase of three-part package - click here * Subtitles are available on this recording |
Online |
Ongoing |
AASW Webinar Recording: Social Workers for Climate Action 'Talking it Through'
Webinar Recording
Watch the 1 hour recording of AASW webinar Social Workers for Climate Action 'Talking it Through' This webinar is a part of a series designed to support Social Workers to make a difference to climate change within their practice. Part 1 ‘Setting the Scene’ presents a global and local overview of climate change from the perspective of social work practice. 15% discount applies to purchase of three-part package - click here * Subtiltles are available on this recording |
Online |
Ongoing |
AASW Webinar Recording: Social Workers for Climate Action 'Making it Real'
Webinar Recording
Watch the 1 hour recording of AASW webinar Social Workers for Climate Action 'Making it Real' This webinar is a part of a series designed to support Social Workers to make a difference to climate change within their practice. Part 1 ‘Setting the Scene’ presents a global and local overview of climate change from the perspective of social work practice. 15% discount applies to purchase of three-part package - click here * Subtiltles are available on this recording |
Online |
Ongoing
![]() |
PACTS: An innovative Primary care program Advancing Competency To Support family violence survivors
AASW SWOT: Online training
The PACTS project has developed an open access online teaching and learning resource, concerning family violence, for use with primary healthcare students. * Free course * ** MH, FV and Clinical Relevant** |
Online |
Ongoing
![]() |
Mental Health, Depression, Suicide and Substance Abuse
Online
In this course, Bryan Jeffrey examines key topics in mental health, neuro-chemistry, depression, suicide and substance abuse. Highly rated by our test participants, this course provides both a solid introduction to the topics and advanced knowledge. * AASW Member Discount * ** MH, Clinical Relevant** |
Online |
Ongoing
![]() |
Working with men who have been sexually abused
AASW SWOT: Online training
The Living Well Introductory Practitioner Interview Series has been developed to support those meeting and working with men who have been sexually abused in childhood and their partners, families and friends. This video series draw on the practical knowledge and skills of professionals who have between 3 and 30 years of experience working with men who have been sexually abused or sexually assaulted. They are part of an expanding series of online resources that Living Well are developing to support practitioners. * Free course * *MH and Clinical Relevant*
|
Online |
Ongoing
![]() |
Traditions In Transition - Female Genital Cutting
Online
Traditions in Transition focuses on Female Genital Cutting. This course comprises: an introduction lecture to the topic that explains what FGC is, why it is done, where it happens and the consequences for women and girls This course can count for 2 hours of CPD for AASW members. Please remember to add it to your CPD Record after you have completed the course. *Free Course * *Mental Health and Clinical relevant * |
Online |
Ongoing
![]() |
Theory and Skill into Practice
Online
Theory and Skill into Practice. 80 Social Work Skills for Practice: Translating 'knowing what' into 'knowing how', presented by Dr Pamela Trevithick * AASW Member Discount * |
Online |
Ongoing
![]() |
Social Workers Working in Partnerships in Private Practice & Organisations - Challenges & Opportunities - with Dr. Deb Absler
Online
Working within collaborative partnerships is fundamental to providing responsive social work practice for service users across a range of sectors. Yet working collaboratively can be extremely challenging. This course will support social workers operating in private practice and organisational settings to develop and sustain their skills in cross-discipline partnerships and collaborative approaches. * Discount for AASW Members * |
Online |
Ongoing
![]() |
Talking With Children – An Overview For Social Workers
Online
This course is aimed to address the natural concerns that social workers may have when they find themselves needing to engage with children and adolescents. The course addresses these concerns by identifying them, exploring why it is important to engage with children, provides an understanding of children's development and builds skills and strategies for talking effectively with children. *Mental Health and Clinical relevant * |
Online |
Ongoing |
AASW National Symposium 2020 'Promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Work' Recordings Package
AASW online
Watch the recordings of the AASW National Symposium 2020 'Promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Work' presentations. * Free for AASW Members *
|
Online |
Thursday March 4 |
A Networking Evening with Alana Johnson AM
Meeting
A Networking Evening with Alana Johnson AM - Leadership in the Social Work Profession |
Online |
Wednesday 10 March 2021 |
NSW Branch - Connect:ED Webinar - Impact of CSA on relationships
Webinar
0.5 CPD hour Impact of CSA on relationships Presenter: Melissa Holmes 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. 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 10 March 2021 Time: 12noon (AEDT)
|
Online |
Friday 12 March 2021 |
Careers and Practice Webinar Series: The Accidental Politician
Webinar
The Accidental Politician Presenter: Amy Eden Date: Friday 12 March 2021 Time: 12noon-12.30pm (Brisbane) Venue: Online. Zoom link provided on registration. |
Online |
Tuesday 16 March 2021 |
World Social Work Day - NSW Branch Webinar
Webinar
World Social Work Day - NSW Branch Webinar Presenter: Vicki Hannam Registrations are open to everyone nationally. Date: Tuesday 16 March 2021 Time: 5.00pm (AEDT) Location: Online |
Online |
16/03/2021 |
World Social Work Day 2021 National Event
Webinar
The AASW World Social Work Day (WSWD) event will be held online and is celebrating the IFSW’s 2021 WSWD theme - Ubuntu: I am Because We Are - Strengthening Social Solidarity & Global Connectedness. This is the first theme of the 2020 to 2030 Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development. Ubuntu: ‘I am because we are’ is a concept and philosophy that resonates with the social work perspective of the interconnectedness of all peoples and their environments. It speaks to the need for global solidarity and also highlights indigenous knowledge and wisdom. Program
|
|
Thursday 18 March 2021 |
Trauma Informed Practice for Young People with Complex Support Needs
Virtual Workshop
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 This workshop is now fully booked. Please email cpd@aasw.asn.au to express your interest should a place or another session become available.
|
Online |
24 March 2021 |
Introduction to Trauma-informed Practice and Self-care
Webinar
This introductory webinar provides a solid and re-affirming emphasis on key Social Work principles and practice including: being client-centred; strengths-based; building strong relationships; awareness of secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, and self-care; recognising potential service and system issues; and change advocacy. This webinar contributes CPD activity to the Clinical Social Worker Credential and Mental Health Social Worker Credential. |
Online |
Wednesday 24 March 2021 |
NSW Branch - Connect:ED Webinar - The Power of Language in Defining Who We Are, and How We Impact as a Profession
Webinar
0.5 CPD hour It’s all in the Words: The Power of Language in Defining Who We Are, and How We Impact as a Profession. Presenter: Dr Brenda Clare, Clare Consultancy, UWA 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. 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. Online Date: Wednesday 24 March 2021 Time: 12noon (AEDT)
|
Online |
March 25, 2021 |
A Networking Evening with Dr. Robyn Miller
Networking
Dr. Robyn Miller; CEO MacKillop Family Services Ethical Leadership in Social Work – Responding to the Call for Child Safe Cultures |
Online |
Friday 9 April 2021 |
Careers and Practice Webinar Series: Aboriginal clients - The issue of power, privilege and perspective
Webinar
Topic: Aboriginal clients - The issue of power, privilege and perspective Presenter: Paolo Gambi Paolo has worked in Human services for over 15 years in many roles, from youth worker to disability support worker to case coordinator to Mental Health Support worker to Program Coordinator and after qualifying as a social worker in 2016 he worked as an Advocate for people with disabilities, a Child Safety Officer in Qld and a Dual Diagnosis Counsellor. The bulk of his early work was with indigenous youth in Cairns in far North Queensland. Paola now works as an AOD counsellor/Therapist in Roebourne, working closely with other services within the local community to provide counselling and case management for clients with Alcohol and drug issues. Date: Friday 9 April 2021 Time: 12noon-12.30pm (Brisbane) Venue: Online. Zoom link provided on registration. |
Online |
22 April 2021 |
Harnessing the rainbow: Working alongside gender diverse clients in social work practice
Webinar
This webinar is designed to assist new and established professionals to develop and build on their skills to increase their confidence with engaging and supporting alongside, those in the trans and gender diverse community. This webinar provides 1 hour CPD activity attributable to all credentials. |
Online |
Friday 14 May 2021 |
Careers and Practice Webinar Series: Working in Non Government Services to Homeless People: Why we do it and what to expect.
Webinar
Working in Non Government Services to Homeless People: Why we do it and what to expect. Presenter: Sally Watson Date: Friday 14 May 2021 Time: 12noon-12.30pm (Brisbane) Venue: Online. Zoom link provided on registration. |
Online |
Friday 25 June 2021 |
Careers and Practice Webinar Series: The Our Place Project. Learnings, challenges and rewards of working from an assets based community development framework in Cairns, Far North Queensland.
Webinar
The Our Place Project. Learnings, challenges and rewards of working from an assets based community development framework in Cairns, Far North Queensland. Presenter: Sally Husek Date: Friday 25 June 2021 Time: 12noon-12.30pm (Brisbane) Venue: Online. Zoom link provided on registration. |
Online |
Wednesday 11 August 2021 |
NSW Branch - Connect:ED Webinar - How to know when you are ready for Private Practice
Webinar
0.5 CPD hour How to know when you are ready for Private Practice Presenters will include members of the NSW Social Workers in Private Practice Executive. 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 11 August 2021 Time: 12noon (AEDT) Location: Online |
Online |
11-13 November, 2021 |
2021 AASW IFSW Asia Pacific Regional Social Work Conference
Conference
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. Key Information:
|
Hybrid |