Practice Groups
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
Live Online
World Social Work Day 2025 webinar ...
18 Mar 2025 | 18:30 PM-20:00 PM [GMT+11]
1.5 hrs
Join us for the AASW World Social Work Day webinar chaired by AASW Board President Julianne Whyte OAM as she ...
Blended
QLD Toowoomba Practice Group WSWD ...
18 Mar 2025 | 17:00 PM-20:00 PM [GMT+10]
3 hrs
Social Work
Join the Toowoomba Practice Group to celebrate World Social Work Day, with this year’s theme, ‘Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for ...
Live Online
Emotional Regulation, Communication Skills in ...
12 Jun 2025 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Family & Domestic Violence, Mental Health
Discovering the development of emotional regulation in the face of mental and physical illness, violence, disempowerment or miscommunication.
Live Online
QLD Clinical and Mental Health ...
30 Jul 2025 | 17:30 PM-19:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Social Work
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their July meeting.
On-Demand
Case Planning and Case Notes ...
20 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2025 | 10:00 AM-13:00 PM [GMT+10]
6 hrs
Clinical SW
A clear understanding of the purpose and content of case planning and case notes documentation is an essential skill for ...
Live Online
QLD Clinical and Mental Health ...
10 Sep 2025 | 18:30 PM-20:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Clinical SW, Social Work
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their September meeting.
In Person
QLD Clinical and Mental Health ...
02 Dec 2025 | 18:30 PM-20:00 PM [GMT+10]
1.5 hrs
Join the Clinical and Mental Health Practice Group for their end of year meeting.
Live Online
WA School Social Work Practice ...
01 Apr 2025 | 17:00 PM-18:30 PM [GMT+08]
1.5 hrs
School SW, Social Work
Welcome to the WA School Social Work Practice Group meeting. This group brings together AASW Social Workers dedicated to supporting ...
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