Events Calendar

Alcohol and other drug-facilitated sexual violence refers to the perpetration of any act of non-consensual sexual behaviour against an intoxicated victim. It is often referred to as “drink spiking”. Drink spiking regularly garners media attention with harrowing accounts of victim-survivors experiences. These stories regularly use victim-blaming narratives and reinforce rape myths. The sporadic media attention has not translated to significant action on alcohol and other drug-facilitated sexual violence beyond gimmicky responses such as putting a “top” or cover over your drink in a public venue. Beyond such initiatives, there is limited response to nor knowledge on alcohol and other drug-facilitated sexual violence.

The presentation will be followed by an opportunity to discuss and share ideas and experiences with peers.

Presented by Dr Jessica Ison is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Judith Lumley Centre, La Trobe University.

Be part of the AASW Parade Inclusion at this year's Sydney Mardi Gras!

This 2 ½ hour online event will feature a series of employer representatives explaining what their company does and discussing an average day for a social worker employed by them.

This is a great opportunity for social work students, and recent graduates, to learn more about employment opportunities and specific fields of practice in their part of Australia. At this event you will:

• Meet local employers from a number of sectors
• Learn about job opportunities and career pathways
• Get tips on how to get your application shortlisted
• Hear stories from past recruitment processes, the good and the bad

1CPD hours

Please join the SWITS Southern Practice Group for an informal meeting. Local and visiting social workers are invited to attend.

Facilitator: Suzanne Buzza

Date: 21 March 2023
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Venue: Rotary Park, Ulladulla

2 CPD hours

Date: Wednesday 5 April 2023

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (AEST)

Online: Microsoft Teams link will be provided on registration.

1.5 CPD hours

Please join the Social Workers in the Shoalhaven (SWITS) Northern Practice Group.

Facilitator/Speaker: Ros Hughes and Glenn Krone discussing their respective NSW Health Programs

Date: Tuesday, 2 May 2023
Time: 7.30 am
Venue: The Hub, 69 Berry Street, Nowra

1CPD hours

Please join the SWITS Southern Practice Group for an informal meeting. Local and visiting social workers are invited to attend.

Facilitator: Suzanne Buzza

Date: 4 May 2023
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Venue: Rotary Park, Ulladulla

2 CPD hours

Date: Wednesday 7 June 2023

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (AEST)

Online: Microsoft Teams link will be provided on registration.

1CPD hours

Please join the SWITS Southern Practice Group for an informal meeting. Local and visiting social workers are invited to attend.

Facilitator: Suzanne Buzza

Date: 13 June 2023
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Venue: Rotary Park, Ulladulla

2 CPD hours

Date: Wednesday 2 August 2023

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (AEST)

Online: Microsoft Teams link will be provided on registration.

1CPD hours

Please join the SWITS Southern Practice Group for an informal meeting. Local and visiting social workers are invited to attend.

Facilitator: Suzanne Buzza

Date: 3 August 2023
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Venue: Rotary Park, Ulladulla

1.5 CPD hours

Please join the Social Workers in the Shoalhaven (SWITS) Northern Practice Group.

Facilitator/Speaker: Kristen Bradshaw
Southern Youth and Family Services (alternative accommodation and rehabilitation
from unhappy domestic circumstances)

Date: Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Time: 7.30 am
Venue: The Hub, 69 Berry Street, Nowra

1CPD hours

Please join the SWITS Southern Practice Group for an informal meeting. Local and visiting social workers are invited to attend.

Facilitator: Suzanne Buzza

Date: 19 September 2023
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Venue: Rotary Park, Ulladulla

2 CPD hours

Date: Wednesday 4 October 2023

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (AEDT)

Online: Microsoft Teams link will be provided on registration.

1CPD hours

Please join the SWITS Southern Practice Group for an informal meeting. Local and visiting social workers are invited to attend.

Facilitator: Suzanne Buzza

Date: 10 November 2023
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Venue: Rotary Park, Ulladulla

2 CPD hours

Date: Wednesday 6 December 2023

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (AEDT)

Online: Microsoft Teams link will be provided on registration.

1CPD hours

Please join the SWITS Southern Practice Group for an informal meeting. Local and visiting social workers are invited to attend.

Facilitator: Suzanne Buzza

Date: 19 December 2023
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Venue: Rotary Park, Ulladulla