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SUMMARY:2026 Social Work Congress (2026 SWC)
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) invites submissions for the 2026 Social Work Congress (2026 SWC)\, to be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from Wednesday 18 – Friday 20 November 2026. \nWe encourage contributions from practitioners\, researchers\, educators\, students\, people with lived experience\, and community partners. Abstracts must be relevant to social work and clearly identify the topic area(s) addressed. \nWe welcome diverse forms of knowledge and experience – including practice innovations\, program evaluations\, policy initiatives\, research findings\, or co-designed projects – provided they contribute to advancing social work in Australia. \nWhy present?\nPresenting at the 2026 SWC is a chance to: \n\nShare your knowledge\, research and practice innovations with a national audience.\nRaise your profile as a leader and contribute to shaping the direction of the profession.\nConnect with colleagues\, academics\, and policy makers to build valuable networks.\nInspire and be inspired by peers committed to advancing social justice and community wellbeing.\nJoin national and international experts and showcase your work in the leading Congress in Social Work.\n\n  \nDownload the call for abstracts \nSubmit your abstract here \n  \nKey dates\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 30 March 2026\nDeadline for receipt of abstracts\n\n\nFriday 17 April – Friday 15 May 2026\nAbstract review process\n\n\nMonday 25 May 2026\nAuthors notified regarding abstract submission\n\n\nMonday 8 June 2026\nDeadline for presenting authors to register\n\n\nFriday 31 July 2026\nClosing of early bird registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards & prizes\n\nThe Congress Management Committee will award the following prizes: \n\nBest Abstract – AU$500: All abstracts will be judged during the abstract reviewing process. The best abstract will receive AU$500.\nBest Static Poster – AU$250: During the Congress\, all static posters will be judged onsite at the Congress venue. The best Static poster will be awarded AU$250.\nNEW Best Spotlight Presentation – AU$250: During the Congress\, all spotlight presentations will be judged onsite at the Congress venue. The best spotlight will be awarded AU$250.\n\n\n\nFor more information\, click here
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LOCATION:Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Australia
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