Specialist Learning Programs and Workshops

Specialist Learning Programs and Workshops

Specialist Learning Programs and Workshops

The AASW Education and Training team are award-winning Learning and Development specialists.

View our specialist learning programs and workshops.

Our team offer live-online CPD webinars, virtual workshops and learning programs tailored to meet your professional development needs.

Do you want to complete CPD in your own time? Our online learning library holds a vast array of titles and topics, available anytime from anywhere.

These award winning scenario-based eLearning modules provide an immersive learning experience and have made a significant difference in building the skills of our social workers and frontline allied health workers. What’s even better? These courses are now available complementary for all AASW Graduate Members.

Download:  Putting Theory Into Practice Core Skills Brochure

Why should you enrol?

Immersive Learning: Our online, on-demand modules offer a secure virtual environment for participants to practice essential social work skills, including risk assessment, case formulation, critical thinking, and decision-making.

Engaging Exercises and Simulated Scenarios: Through interesting exercises, case studies, and simulated scenarios, participants will develop the confidence and expertise necessary for success in their roles.

Supervisee and Supervisor Guides: Beyond the online experience, the modules provide valuable supervisee and supervisor guides, supporting ongoing learning and development.

Becoming a supervisor can be a daunting next step in your social work career. This introductory course will prepare you to provide best practice supervision, create a safe and reflective space, and support the professional learning and growth of those you supervise. This virtual workshop series will equip you with contemporary knowledge, tools and skills and set you on a clear path to building your confidence and competence as a supervisor.

Download: Introduction to Best Practice for Supervision Brochure

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This program offers an in-depth exploration of the principles, practices, and challenges of facilitating group supervision sessions. Over two live online sessions, participants will develop practical skills and knowledge to lead group supervision effectively across various professional settings. The workshop covers essential topics,
including the foundations of group supervision, preparing and structuring sessions, facilitation techniques, managing group dynamics, and addressing ethical considerations.

Download: Facilitating Group Supervision Brochure

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AASW is pleased to bring a revised and upgraded Advanced Supervision Program. This program offers a comprehensive and specialised curriculum designed to enhance experienced supervisor skills and knowledge across various practice areas. It is an 8 week evidence-based program with self-paced eLearning, virtual online collaborative workshops, facilitator led masterclasses, and coaching circles.

Download: Advanced Supervision Brochure

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AASW is proud to offer a comprehensive EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) training program designed specifically for Australian social workers, delivered in partnership with EMDRAA-accredited trainers from the Trauma Recovery Network.

EMDR therapy is one of only two psychological treatments recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the treatment of severe PTSD. This training provides a practical, affordable, and accessible pathway for social workers to build EMDR capability within their practice.

This five-day EMDR training combines what is traditionally known as Level 1 and Level 2  into one seamless and integrated learning experience, providing 40 hours of CPD activity aligned with the Mental Health (Focussed Psychological Strategies) Social Worker and Clinical Social Worker AASW Credentials.

These cohorts are in high demand, so don’t miss your chance to secure a spot – positions are limited!

Starter Pack – Register Now

Access six of our most popular training content at a discounted member rate, with a saving of 30%.

This CPD Starter Pack is designed for new members or emerging social workers, introducing you to a diverse range of learning opportunities that reflect the breadth and depth of contemporary social work practice.

This curated selection offers a sample of high-quality content to support your professional development, critical thinking, and reflective practice, exploring key areas of social work practice, including neuroscience and neurodiversity, risk assessment, personal wellbeing and resilience, and decolonisation.

Available at a 30% discount when purchased as a bundle, this is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and gain Category 2: Skills and Knowledge CPD points while making a meaningful impact.

  • The training content available in this package includes:
    Neuroplasticity and Neurophysiology in Social Work
  • AASW Webinar Recording | Thriving Beyond Neurotypical – Fostering Inclusion and Wellbeing for Neuro…
  • Putting Theory into Practice – Risk Assessment and Case Formulation
  • AASW Webinar Recording | Wellness and Wellbeing in Social Work – Building Resilience Plans
  • Putting Theory into Practice – Reflective Practice
  • AASW Webinar Recording | De-colonising Social Work – Whiteness as Risk in Practice

ACT Package – Register Now

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach to help clients manage distress by fostering psychological flexibility. ACT supports acceptance of difficult emotions and encourages value-driven actions, promoting resilience and well-being. This package provides 6.5 CPD hours of Category 2 and FPS CPD and includes the following courses:

  • Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Flexibly; Beyond metaphors and formal exercises
  • AASW Webinar Recording | ACTing Together: Social Work, Psychology and Contextual Behaviour Science for Supporting Children, Teens and Families

CBT Package – Register Now

This training package offers introductory-level Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) training, designed specifically for social workers and allied health professionals specialising in mental health practice. This program bridges the gap between theory and practice, providing practical tools and insights to effectively apply CBT principles in real-world settings. Perfect for those starting their mental health journey, this training equips you with the foundational skills to support clients in achieving meaningful change.

The package provides 3.75 CPD hours of Category 2 and FPS CPD and includes the following courses:

  • Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Introduction to Mindfulness – integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT)

Mastering FPS – Register Now

This comprehensive CPD package, offers 10 hours of Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) and Category 2 CPD training alongside a diverse range of evidence-based topics, including:

  • Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Flexibly; Beyond metaphors and formal exercises
  • AASW Webinar Recording | ACTing Together: Social Work, Psychology and Contextual Behaviour Science for Supporting Children, Teens and Families
  • Motivational Interviewing and Social Work: A Perfect Pairing
  • AASW Webinar Recording | Introduction to Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for Social Workers
  • AASW Webinar Recording | Integrating Digital Tools into Mental Health Practice

Expanding Social Work Practice with FPS – Register Now

This package offers a rich mix of learning designed to enhance therapeutic practice. You’ll explore how brain science informs social work, develop practical skills for working with clients experiencing complex emotional and relational challenges, and gain tools to support resilience through psychoeducation. This training also introduces narrative and community approaches, alongside psychodynamic perspectives.

What’s Included:

  •  Neuroplasticity and Neurophysiology in Social Work
  • Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Introduction to Narrative Therapy and Community Work
  • AASW Webinar Recording | Understanding Psychoeducation – Strengthening Mental Health Literacy and R…
  • AASW Webinar Recording | Beyond Words, Understanding Minds – Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with Child

Self-Care Package – Register Now

Prioritise your wellbeing with the Self-Care Package, a specially curated collection of CPD recordings designed to support social workers in managing workplace demands. This package explores essential topics, including trauma exposure, burnout prevention, resilience-building, work-life balance, and solution-focused self-care strategies. With a 30% discount when purchased as a bundle, this is a valuable opportunity to invest in sustainable self-care practices while saving on professional development.

Included in the Self-Care in Social Work Package:

  1. AASW Webinar Recording | Trauma Exposure in the Workplace – From Awareness to Action
  2. AASW Webinar Recording | Burnout Prevention – Why This is Important for Social Workers and Organisational Leadership
  3. AASW Webinar Recording | Wellness and Wellbeing in Social Work: Building Resilience Plans
  4. AASW Webinar Recording | Rethinking Work Life Balance: A New Model for Self-care and Better Outcomes
  5. AASW Webinar Recording | Solution-focused Self-care Strategies for Social Workers
  6. Putting Theory into Practice – Reflective Practice

Supporting Neurodivergent Clients Package – Register Now

Access five of our most popular Neurodivergence training content at a discounted member rate, with a saving of 30%.

Stay up to date with the latest insights in neurodiversity with the Supporting Neurodivergent Clients CPD Package, a collection of highly sought-after recordings designed to support social workers in this crucial area. Covering topics such as autism, OCD, BPD, FASD, and fostering inclusion for neurodivergent adults, this package provides essential knowledge and practical strategies for working with diverse clients. Available at a 30% discount when purchased as a bundle, this is an excellent opportunity to expand your expertise while gaining Category 2: Skills and Knowledge CPD points at a reduced cost.

Included in the Supporting Neurodivergent Clients Package:

  1. AASW Webinar Recording | Thriving Beyond Neurotypical – Fostering Inclusion and Wellbeing for Neurodivergent Adults
  2. AASW Webinar Recording | Understanding and Treating OCD – Not Just a Quirk
  3. AASW Webinar Recording | Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – Insights and Strategies for Clients and Families
  4. AASW Webinar Recording | Early Identification and Support for Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
  5. AASW Webinar Recording | Understanding, Connecting, and Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

Responding to Family Violence Package – Register Now

Access seven of our most popular Family Violence training content at a discounted member rate, with a saving of 30%.

Family violence remains a critical issue in Australia, with over one woman per week murdered by her partner. The Responding to Family Violence Package provides essential training to help social workers understand, assess, and respond to coercive control, perpetrator accountability, survivor safety, and complex family dynamics. Featuring expert-led recordings on risk assessment, case formulation, and engaging fathers who use violence, this package equips practitioners with the skills to navigate this challenging work. Available at a 30% discount when purchased as a bundle, this is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and gain Category 2: Skills and Knowledge CPD points while making a meaningful impact.

Included in the Responding to Family Violence Package:

  1. AASW Webinar Recording | Foundational Understanding of Coercive Control
  2. AASW Webinar Recording | Understanding and Addressing Patterns of Coercive Control in Family Violence
  3. AASW Webinar Recording | Enhancing Perpetrator Accountability to Increase Survivor Safety and Dignity
  4. AASW Webinar Recording | Violent Relationships: A nonjudgmental approach to understanding and supporting survivors who stay
  5. AASW Webinar Recording | Widening the Focus: Engaging fathers who use domestic violence
  6. Putting Theory into Practice – Risk Assessment and Case Formulation
  7. Putting Theory into Practice – Conducting an Assessment

Supervision Package – Register Now

High-quality supervision is essential for safe, ethical, and sustainable social work practice. This CPD package brings together a collection of training designed to strengthen your supervisory skills, expand your knowledge of best practice frameworks, and provide practical strategies to support diverse supervisees.

Included in the Supervision Package:

  1. Course | Models and Theories of Supervision
  2. AASW Webinar Recording | Exploring Social Worker Well-being in Supervision – A Different Kind of Tr…
  3. AASW Webinar Recording | Neurodivergent Affirming Supervision – Practical Tools for Supervising Aut…
  4. AASW Webinar Recording | Culturally Safe Supervision – Principles for Supporting First Nations Staff
  5. AASW Panel Recording | Navigating Supervision Excellence

School Social Work – Register Now

This CPD package is designed to equip social workers with essential skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of school-based practice. Participants will explore key topics, including effective case management strategies, the impact of trauma, and ethical considerations in behaviour management. The package also highlights real-world applications of social work in schools, with insights into fostering wellbeing and supporting children in post-COVID environments. This professional development opportunity is ideal for social workers seeking to strengthen their impact and enhance inclusive, trauma-informed, and ethical practices in school communities.

Included in the School Package:

  • AASW Webinar Recording | Case Management Practice in Schools – Navigating the Complexity
  • AASW Webinar Recording | Social Work in Schools – Trauma Through the Generations
  • AASW Webinar Recording | A Social Worker’s Role in School Education: Upholding Our Ethics and Stand…
  • AASW Webinar Recording | Establishing Wellbeing in a School Setting – A Social Work Perspective on …
  • AASW Webinar Recording | Supporting Children in Post COVID Education Settings: Using a Play Therapy

Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People – Register Now

Access five of our most popular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander training content at a discounted member rate, with a saving of 30%. This package provides 6.5 CPD hours of Category 2 training.

This CPD package brings together learning resources designed to support social workers in deepening their cultural responsiveness when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. Topics include decolonising practice and the impacts of whiteness in social work, culturally safe supervision for First Nations staff, guidance for culturally appropriate child protection work, and principles for building respectful, inclusive, and empowering relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Included in this package:

  • AASW Webinar Recording | De-colonising Social Work – Whiteness as Risk in Practice
  • AASW Webinar Recording | Culturally Safe Supervision – Principles for Supporting First Nations Staff
  • AASW Webinar Recording | Working with Older People Who Experienced Childhood Trauma in ‘Care’
  • AASW Webinar Recording | Inclusive and Empowering Aboriginal Child Protection Practice
  • Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and Communities