Events Calendar

1.5 CPD hours

Topic: Running a small business

Date: 27th June 2022
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Zoom link provided on registration.

1.5 CPD hours

Please join the Social Workers in the Shoalhaven (SWITS) Practice Group for a dinner get together.

Facilitator: Roslyn Poole

Date: Tuesday 5th July 2022
Time: 5.30 - 8.00pm
Venue: The Berry Hotel Coachhouse Restaurant, 120 Queen Street, Berry NSW

NAIDOC Week

Uluru Statement from the Heart presented by The Uluru Youth

The Uluru Youth are a collective group of young first Nations Peoples who support the Uluru Statement from the Heart
and a First Nations Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Constitution. We stand by the mandate of the Uluru Statement
for Voice, Treaty and Truth.

1CPD hours

Please join the Social Workers in the Shoalhaven (SWITS) Southern Practice Group for an informal meeting.

Facilitator: Suzanne Buzza

Date: Thursday 14th July 2022
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Venue: Rotary Park, Ulladulla

1.5CPD hours

Northern Rivers Practice Group meeting.

Topic: Institutional Abuse
Presenter: Josh McKay

Date: Tuesday 19th July 2022
Time: 12.00-1.30pm
Venue: Zoom - receive link on registration

1.5 CPD hours

Topic: Diversity of Private Practice (Panel discussion)

Date: 25th July 2022
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Zoom link provided on registration.

0.5 CPD hour

Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws in NSW- implications for Social Work

Expertise in end of life conversations is a crucial social work skill in many domains of clinical practice.
With the imminent implementation of Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation in NSW, this webinar will
focus on the ethical and access issues for individuals who seek to avail themselves of medication to
end their lives and will address the social work role in this emerging space.

2 CPD hours

Date: Wednesday 3rd August 2022

Time: 2.00pm-4.00pm

Online: Link will be provided on registration.

Presentation and discussion on a real life case study based on a claim of elder abuse. Considers the circumstances, multidimensional assessment and outcomes.

2 CPD hours

SWID is an AASW Practice Group for Social Workers working in the field of Disability Services, both in Government and Non-Government Organisations. Its main purpose is to facilitate support, networking, lobbying and professional development. Any Social Worker in the field of Disability, from any organisation is welcome to join.

Date: Friday 5th August 2022

Time: 10am - 12pm

Online: Zoom details provided on registration.

0.5 CPD hour

Keeping Men in Mind: Understanding and responding to male suicidality and distress

Over 60% of men who die by suicide have been in contact with mental health services prior to their death. As therapists, when men come through our door, we need to ensure we’re offering therapy that meets them where they’re at. The aim of this webinar is to increase therapists’ awareness, skills and confidence to engage, connect with, and respond more effectively to their male clients.

Presenter: Dr Zac Seidler

Please join the NSW AASW Aged Care Practice Group for their August Meeting.

Topic: MANAGING CHALLENGING CLIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY Strategies for when client’s are needing more support but are resisting

Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022
Time: 9.30-11.00am
Venue: Teams Meetings

1.5 CPD hours

Topic: Australian context of Private Practice - Aged Care

Date: 22nd August 2022
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Zoom link provided on registration.

1CPD hours

Please join the Social Workers in the Shoalhaven (SWITS) Southern Practice Group for an informal meeting.

Facilitator: Suzanne Buzza

Date: 30th August 2022
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Venue: Rotary Park, Ulladulla

1.5 CPD hours

Please join the Social Workers in the Shoalhaven (SWITS) Practice Group for a breakfast get together.

Facilitator/speaker: Sue Cutmore

Date: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Time: 7.30 - 9.00am
Venue: Community Hub, 69 Berry Street, Nowra

1.5CPD hours

Northern Rivers Practice Group meeting.

Topic: Sexuality and Social Work practice
Presenter: Sam Miller

Date: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Time: 12.00-1.30pm
Venue: Zoom - receive link on registration

2 CPD hours

Date: Wednesday 5th October 2022

Time: 2.00pm-4.00pm

Online:Link will be provided on registration.

2 CPD hours

SWID is an AASW Practice Group for Social Workers working in the field of Disability Services, both in Government and Non-Government Organisations. Its main purpose is to facilitate support, networking, lobbying and professional development. Any Social Worker in the field of Disability, from any organisation is welcome to join.

Date: Friday 7th October 2022

Time: 10am - 12pm

Online: Zoom details provided on registration.

1CPD hours

Please join the Social Workers in the Shoalhaven (SWITS) Southern Practice Group for an informal meeting.

Facilitator: Suzanne Buzza

Date: Thursday 13th October 2022
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Venue: Rotary Park, Ulladulla

Please join the NSW AASW Aged Care Practice Group for their October Meeting.

Topic: SELF MANAGED HOME CARE PACKAGES - How do you set them up and how do they work?

Date: Wednesday 19 October 2022
Time: 9.30-11.00am
Venue: Teams Meetings

1.5 CPD hours

Topic: TBA

Date: 24th October 2022
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Zoom link provided on registration.

1.5CPD hours

Northern Rivers Practice Group meeting.

Topic: TBC
Presenter: TBC

Date: Tuesday 15th November 2022
Time: 12.00-1.30pm
Venue: Zoom - receive link on registration

1.5 CPD hours

Topic: TBA

Date: 28th November 2022
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Zoom link provided on registration.

1CPD hours

Please join the Social Workers in the Shoalhaven (SWITS) Southern Practice Group for an informal meeting.

Facilitator: Suzanne Buzza

Date: 29th November 2022
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Venue: Rotary Park, Ulladulla

1.5 CPD hours

Please join the Social Workers in the Shoalhaven (SWITS) Practice Group for a dinner get together.

Facilitator/Speaker: Shayne Fletcher

Date: Tuesday29th November 2022
Time: 5.30 - 8.00pm
Venue: TBC

2 CPD hours

SWID is an AASW Practice Group for Social Workers working in the field of Disability Services, both in Government and Non-Government Organisations. Its main purpose is to facilitate support, networking, lobbying and professional development. Any Social Worker in the field of Disability, from any organisation is welcome to join.

Date: Friday 2nd December 2022

Time: 10am - 12pm

Online: Zoom details provided on registration.

Please join the NSW AASW Aged Care Practice Group for their December Meeting.

Topic: MY AGED CARE - An overview of services and processes

Date: Wednesday 7 December 2022
Time: 9.30-11.00am
Venue: Teams Meetings

2 CPD hours

Date: Wednesday 7th December 2022

Time: 2.00pm-4.00pm

Online: Link will be provided on registration.

1CPD hours

Please join the Social Workers in the Shoalhaven (SWITS) Southern Practice Group for an informal meeting.

Facilitator: Suzanne Buzza

Date: 22nd December 2022
Time: 12.00-1.00pm
Venue: Rotary Park, Ulladulla

1.5 CPD hours

Topic: TBA

Date: 27th February 2023
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Zoom link provided on registration.

1.5 CPD hours

Topic: TBA

Date: 22nd May 2023
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Zoom link provided on registration.