Branch – Western Australian
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The Western Australia Branch, with over 1,300 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.
Reconciliation Week Aboriginal Art Classes
This Reconciliation Week the WA Branch are bringing you a fantastic opportunity to learn about the Dreamtime stories and Aboriginal art techniques from Dale Tilbrook, a Wardandi Bibbulmun woman originating from the Margaret River, Busselton Area. This is a beginner class and you will only need to bring yourself!
Events will be held on 25 May and 1 June at Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery, Mandoon Estate, 10 Harris Road Caversham WA from 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm (AWST). For registration and further details, please click on the following links:
25 May 2024 Aboriginal Art Class
1 June 2024 Aboriginal Art Class
Demistifying Men's Behaviour Change Panel
On 28 February the WA Branch ran a panel discussion on the Demistifying Men’s Behaviour Change program. It was well attended and provided locals with an opportunity to learn and network. The panel included representatives from:
- Stronger Families Foundation Ltd
- Relationships Australia
- Anglicare
Panel and Networking Event
We were delighted to host the Panel and Networking Session held on 14 February at the Margaret Fairweather Education Space, UWA Crawley Campus, A wonderful evening with conversations around current emerging themes and challenges in the social work sector, including issues including sustainability, social prescribing, attracting higher social work student numbers, and promoting the regional workforce.
Thank you to our esteemed panel (L-R) Dr Stephan Lund, (Chair) Associate Professor and Head of Social Work & Social Policy at UWA, Emma Jarvis, CEO of Palmerston Association, Mary Joyce, Head of Department at Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Health Care Group, Cindy Smith, CEO of AASW.
Upcoming Events
WA Disability Practice Group 13 Aug 24
13 Aug 2024 | 18:00 PM-19:30 PM [GMT+08]
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Disability
Come and join fellow Social Workers working in the disability field and/or with NDIS in their agency or private ...
AASW System Demonstration 14 Aug 24
14 Aug 2024 | 18:00 PM-19:00 PM [GMT+10]
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Social Work
Would you like to feel more confident navigating the MyAASW member portal? This demonstration is for you.
WA Disability Practice Group 15 Oct 24
15 Oct 2024 | 18:00 PM-19:30 PM [GMT+08]
0 hr
Disability
Come and join fellow Social Workers working in the disability field and/or with NDIS in their agency or private ...
WA Disability Practice Group 10 Dec 24
10 Dec 2024 | 18:00 PM-19:30 PM [GMT+08]
0 hr
Disability
Come and join fellow Social Workers working in the disability field and/or with NDIS in their agency or private ...
Contact us
Branch Services Coordinator
Phone: 03 9320 1000 or 1800 630 124 (toll free alternative)
E-mail: Click here