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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
Beyond Tragedy - Working with ...
14 May 2025 | 10:30 AM-14:00 PM [GMT+10]
3.5 hrs
Mental Health
Join us to learn practical tools for supporting disaster-impacted families.
TAS Private Practice Group 15 May 25
15 May 2025 | 18:00 PM-19:30 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Mental Health, Private Practice, Social Work
An online group for Tasmanian Social Workers in Private Practice to network, learn, and build a community.
Psychology, Ontology and Cosmology - ...
17 Jun 2025 | 10:00 AM-13:00 PM [GMT+10]
0.0 hr
Mental Health
Is it possible for Social Workers to confidently work with spiritual distress presented by clients seeking psychological assessment and treatment ...
Day in the Life: Services ...
24 Jun 2025 | 12:30 PM-13:30 PM [GMT+10]
1 hr
Child, Family & Domestic Violence, Graduate, Social Work, Youth & Family Services
Have you ever wondered what a social worker does working for Services Australia? This is your chance to learn more.
What Neuroscience is Teaching Us ...
25 Jun 2025 | 10:30 AM-14:00 PM [GMT+10]
3.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Join us to explore empathy’s impact, build resilience, and develop strategies for sustainable, compassionate social work
What’s Fair? How the ...
27 Jun 2025 | 12:30 PM-13:30 PM [GMT+10]
1 hr
Family & Domestic Violence, Social Work
This webinar is an ideal opportunity to strengthen your understanding of an important area of Family Law property settlement – how ...
NVR Foundations - Empowering Families ...
07 Jul 2025 | 10:30 AM-14:00 PM [GMT+10]
3.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Join us in this workshop to gain NVR tools that empower families, manage challenges, and rebuild connection with lasting impact.
NVR for Targeted Populations - ...
22 Jul 2025 | 10:30 AM-14:00 PM [GMT+10]
3.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Mental Health
Join us in this workshop to explore NVR strategies tailored for neurodiverse families, anxious avoidance, and high-risk behaviors in youth.
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