Branch – ACT
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The ACT Branch, with over 450 members, is supported by a voluntary Branch Management Committee elected by the Branch membership.
The Branch’s key role is to provide local support for AASW members through a range of activities that enable members to network, develop practice skills and organise around social justice issues.
World Social Work Day Lunch
The ACT Branch welcomes you to lunch to celebrate World Social Work Day 2024. This year’s theme is ‘Buen Vivir: Shared Future for Transformative Change’, which is rooted in the Global Agenda and emphasises the need for social workers to adopt innovative, community-led approaches that are grounded in indigenous wisdom and harmonious coexistence with nature.
Guest speaker David Keegan will present “Living well in an era of climate change and artificial intelligence”
For further information and registration: Event Information (aasw.asn.au)
When: 21 March 2024
Time: 12.00 pm – 2.30 pm AEDT
Venue: The Barton Room, Rydges Canberra, 17 Canberra Avenue Forrest 2603
A two-course lunch with tea coffee and soft drinks will be provided. The AASW is pleased to subsidise the cost of this event for members.
Seeking Practice and Networking Group convenors
If you have 2-3 hours a month to spare and are passionate about social work in your community of practice (eg Mental Health, Private Practice) or state/territory perhaps you would like to consider starting a Practice or Networking Group. Not only will you be able to give back to your fellow social workers and your profession, but you could also help shape activities providing peer support and networking (Practice and Networking Groups) and category 3 professional development both online and in person (Practice Groups only).
For more information, please contact Branch Services at [email protected]
Seeking Branch Management Committee
The ACT Branch is currently in administration. We are seeking members who are willing to undertake the roles of Branch President, Vice-President and 4 Branch Management Committee (BMC) members. If you have 1-2 hours per week to give to the ACT Branch to help provide local benefit to members and influence local policy please contact [email protected] for more information.
Gamarada - A Spiritual Awakening
On Wednesday 10 July the ACT Branch held a special NAIDOC Week screening of the short film, Gamarada – A Spiritual Awakening, followed by a yarn reflecting on the film, with a focus on healing practices.
Using a combination of different spiritual and healing techniques including Dadirri, Gamarada helps a growing number of Aboriginal men in Redfern to break the cycle of incarceration and addiction.
The thought-provoking film and discussion provided an understanding of healing in a cultural context and highlighted the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander training.
The documentary is available to stream online at http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/CineEsperanza/videos/gamarada/
Upcoming Events
World Social Work Day Webinar ...
19 Mar 2024 | 18:30 PM-20:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hr
The webinar aims to highlight and celebrate the industry with perspectives and insights from AASW board directors, this webinar will ...
ACT World Social Work Day ...
21 Mar 2024 | 12:00 PM-14:30 PM [GMT+11]
2.5 hrs
Social Work
Come and join the ACT Branch for lunch to celebrate World Social Work Day and hear from guest speaker David ...
Online safety – helping you and ...
09 Apr 2024 | 13:00 PM-14:00 PM [GMT+10]
1 hr
Social Work
In a fast-paced online world staying safe can be a difficult issue. This webinar, presented by Greg Gebhart from the ...
Social Worker Leaders Celebrating Excellence ...
16 Apr 2024 | 18:30 PM-20:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hr
The AASW is excited to present the latest webinar in our PhD series, focused on showcasing the work and ideas ...
AASW System Demonstration 10 May 24
10 May 2024 | 12:30 PM-13:30 PM [GMT+10]
Social Work
Would you like to feel more confident navigating the MyAASW member portal? This demonstration is for you.
Contact us
Branch Services Coordinator
Phone: 03 9320 1000 or 1800 630 124 (toll free alternative)
E-mail: Click here
Website: www.aasw.asn.au/act