Branch - NSW

The NSW Branch is supported by a 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.

LGBTQIA+ Practice Group Mardi Gras Parade - 1 March 2025

Be part of the AASW Parade Inclusion at the 2025 Sydney Mardi Gras! Participation is open to AASW members and non-members and Social Work students (however, you must be eligible for membership with the AASW). The Mardi Gras parade will be on 1 March 2025 in Sydney.

Social Workers who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, those who work with the LGBTQIA+ community and those who are allies and supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community are welcome to join us at Mardi Gras.

Social Workers who would like to be involved MUST register by 5 February 2025. Numbers are limited to 30, so register quickly!

For further details and registration, please click the link.

Northern Rivers Practice Group WSWD Event -18 March 2025

Join the Northern Rivers Practice Group to celebrate World Social Work Day, with this year’s theme, ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing’. Our local event will honour and celebrate this theme by hosting a panel of Intergenerational Northern Rivers Social Workers.

When: 18 March 2025

Time: 11.00 am – 2.00 pm (AEDT)

Venue: Southern Cross University – Lismore Campus, Military Road, East Lismore

For further details and registration, please click the link.

NSW Branch World Social Work Day Event - 29 March 2025

The NSW Branch welcomes you to a networking event to celebrate World Social Work Day 2025 with guest speaker Uncle Richard Davis of Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation. Uncle Richard Davis will speak to the WSWD25 theme.

When: 29 March 2025

Time: 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm (AEDT)

Venue: Fairy Meadow Community Centre (Hall), 17A Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow

For further details and registration, please click the link.