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Practice Groups are run by AASW Branches. These groups meet online or in person, and may be based on an area of professional interest, specific geographical location, or other practice-related purposes.
Practice Groups are formally recognised as groups of social work professionals with expertise in specific fields and are funded by the AASW to run events.
You can connect with other members online or in person through the less formal Networking Groups or virtually through the growing number of Discussion Groups in the AASW Community Hub, which focus on different areas of practice and career stages in social work. Discussion Groups provide opportunities to connect with other social workers across the country, anytime and from anywhere.
Please contact your Branch President or Branch Services for more information or direct contact details. Alternatively, you can register to attend an upcoming meeting through MyAASW.
Practice Groups by State
ACT | Research and Social Work | Dr Amelia Wheeler |
NQLD | Mackay Group | Susan Teder & Valeriya Edsall |
NSW | Social Work in Brain Injury | Lauren Bannerman & Candice Care-Unger |
NSW | Northern Rivers | Rosalie Kennedy |
NSW | Aged Care | Annabelle Bains |
NSW | Social Workers in Private Practice | Peter Gormly & Pamela Seraskeris |
NSW | Social Work in Mental Health | Janet Lewis & Margy Green |
NSW | LGBTQIA+ | Jo Breeze |
NT | Social Workers in Private Practice Group | Vanesha Knights |
QLD | Brisbane/Meanjin | Delfina Serrates & Divi Sharma |
QLD | Gold Coast | Villia Greenslade |
QLD | Clinical and Mental Health | David Pham & Caitlin Smith |
QLD | Private Practice | Jayne Jones |
QLD | Schools Social Work | Gemma Wyer & Maree Stevens | QLD | Toowoomba Social Work | Jen Johnson-Saul & Judith Van Den Brink |
SA | Green Social Work | Tim Walsh |
TAS | Social Workers in Private Practice | David Magor-Hampel |
TAS | NDIS | Ally Smith & Tina Walker |
VIC | Health Social Workers Directors Group | Karen Todd |
VIC | Peer Supervision | Dr Chris Barrett |
VIC | School Social Workers | Damian Mahoney |
VIC | Social Work Yoga & Mindfulness | Linda Kennedy & Andrew Fitzpatrick |
VIC | Victorian Mental Health | Charlie Evans & Jesse Hooper |
VIC | Working with Older Persons and people with a Disability | Cassie Tu |
WA | School Social Work Practice Group | Dr Susan Young |
WA | Social Workers in Disability | Jodyne Greig & Magdalene Garcia Flynn |
Upcoming events
Understanding the Sandwich Generation Navigating ...
11 Mar 2025 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
This webinar will explore the unique challenges faced by the Sandwich Generation through an in-depth analysis of peer-reviewed research and ...
Day in the Life: Working ...
12 Mar 2025 | 13:00 PM-14:00 PM [GMT+11]
1 hr
Health, Social Work
Join presenter Amanda Jones as she outlines what a typical day can look like for a social worker working with ...
Day in the Life: Forensic ...
25 Mar 2025 | 13:00 PM-14:00 PM [GMT+11]
1 hr
Forensic SW, Mental Health
Wondering what forensic social work is? Are you interested in working in this field of practice? Join Emily Matters as ...
Navigating Perimenopause Mental Health and ...
12 May 2025 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
This webinar addresses the critical yet often overlooked phase of perimenopause and its profound impact on women's mental health and ...
NQLD BMC Networking Breakfast 13 Aug 25
13 Aug 2025 | 07:30 AM-09:00 AM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Social Work
Join the NQLD Branch Management Committee for a networking breakfast.
NQLD BMC Networking Dinner 8 Oct 25
08 Oct 2025 | 18:30 PM-20:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Social Work
Join the NQLD Branch Management Committee for a networking dinner.
NQLD BMC Networking Breakfast 9 Apr 25
09 Apr 2025 | 07:30 AM-09:00 AM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Social Work
Join the NQLD Branch Management Committee for a networking breakfast.
NQLD BMC Networking Breakfast 10 Dec 25
10 Dec 2025 | 07:30 AM-09:00 AM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Social Work
Join the NQLD Branch Management Committee for a networking breakfast.
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