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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 History | Jane Miller |
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
QLD Brisbane Meanjin Practice Group 16 ...
12 Jun 2025 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Welcome to the Brisbane Meanjin Practice Group.
QLD School Social Work Practice ...
12 Jun 2025 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
1 hr
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Join the QLD School Social Work Practice Group for their April meeting with guest presenter, Chantal Meadlarkin.
TAS Meet the Employer 5 Jun 25
12 Jun 2025 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
2.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Calling all social work students, and graduates, this is your opportunity to hear from a selection of Tasmania’s most ...
SA Meet the Employer 11 Jun 25
12 Jun 2025 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
2.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Calling all social work students, and graduates, this is your opportunity to hear from a selection of South Australia’s ...
Introduction to Best Practice for ...
12 Jun 2025 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
7.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
This introductory course will prepare you to provide best practice supervision, create a safe and reflective space, and support the ...
Practical Reflective Practices – A Critical ...
12 Jun 2025 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
3.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Join us to learn how to implement reflective practices effectively in trauma-informed work for improved outcomes.
Guided Imagery for Chronic Conditions (...
12 Jun 2025 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
6 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
This two-part interactive workshop enables participants to develop skills in a simple, effective, low-cost intervention for pain, anxiety, depression, sleep ...
NT Social Workers in Private ...
12 Jun 2025 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Join the NT SWiPP for their meeting with guest presenter Gucki Reissenberger.
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