Transformative Online Group Work Symposium

10:30 a.m. | Networking
Virtual Hangout Room
It’s day one. Grab a coffee or tea, and join the pre-event networking in our exclusive virtual hangout room, before the symposium officially kicks off at 11 a.m.

11:00 a.m. | Acknowledgement of Countries

11:05 a.m. | Opening Address
Welcome to the Symposium

11:30 a.m. | Keynote Address 
Groupwork in the new era – Balancing in-person and online groupwork practice.
Presented by keynote speaker Dr Neil Hall

12:10 p.m. | Keynote Address
Diversity in the online space – Ongoing opportunities for reflection.
Presented by keynote speaker Jacqueline-Luise Brescia.

1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break

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1:30-3:30pm | Concurrent Sessions

Theme: Engaging diverse communities

1:30-2:00 p.m. | Paper Presentation
Engaging long term psychologically injured workers in online group programs.
Presented by Caitlin Marshall, Wellbeing and Mental Health Lead – Western Sydney University.

2:00-2:30 p.m. | Paper Presentation
Enhancing accessibility and engagement in delivering online parenting programs for CALD communities
Presented by Jisun (Sunny) Kim, Community Builders Program, RANSW.

2:30-3:00 p.m. | Workshop
Respectful man: balancing task, intervention, and experiential process in an online men’s group.
Facilitated by Michael Davy, Interrelate.

Theme: Opportunities and challenges in online groupwork

1:30-2:30 p.m | Workshop 
Bringing theatre online: adaptations for creative and engaging groupwork practice.
Facilitated by Binhua Chen, University of Auckland.

1:30-2:30 p.m. | Workshop
BIPOC safe space while supporting change at a Jewish university.
Facilitated by Joyce Roberson Steele, Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University.

1:30-2:30 p.m. | Workshop
Creatively connecting online.
Facilitated by Meredith Lewis, Creative Facilitator and Conversation Designer.

2:30-3:30 p.m. | Workshop
The use of the problem-solving process in an eco-social group.
Facilitated by Joyce Roberson Steele, ASWG Eco group, and assisted by Karla Hererra, Mamadou Seck, Helene Onserud, Karen Bensen, Ann Garrett, and Christine da Rosa. 

2:30-3:30 p.m. | Workshop
New opportunities for online group work practice
Facilitated by Carl Malone, What Works Australia

2:30-3:30 p.m. | Workshop
Harnessing the power of virtual photo voice methods to foster belonging and social advocacy
Facilitated by Jen Currin McCulloch, Yixuan Wang and Danielle Peterson, Colorado State University School of Social Work

Theme: ‘Yarning Down The Line’

1:30-2:30 p.m. | Workshop
Stepping into insights and learnings.
Facilitated by Anny Druett, Global Values Xchange, and Raylene Hassall, DVNSW. 

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 3.30 p.m. | Networking
Virtual Hangout Room
Join your colleagues for an informal networking discussion, and unpack the days events in our exclusive virtual hangout room.

10:30 – 11:00  a.m | Networking
Virtual Hangout Room 
It’s day two of the symposium. Bring a coffee or tea along to this virtual hangout room for networking before the first session of the day. 

11:00 a.m. | Keynote Address
Online men’s behaviour change groupwork.
Presented by keynote speaker Grace Jennings

12:20 a.m. | Keynote Address 
New opportunities for online groupwork practice
Presented by keynote speaker Carl Malone. 

11.30 a.m. | Panel Discussion
Managing group dynamics, anxiety and communication interaction online groupwork.
Panel members – Andrew King, RANSW Practice Specialist, Bianca Stawiarski, Warida Wholistic Wellness & Burany Press, Jen Currin-McCulloch, Colorado State University School of Social Work.

1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break

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1:30-3:30pm | Concurrent Sessions

Theme: Engaging diverse communities

1:30 – 2:00 pm | Paper Discussion
Taming the mind: working with neurodiverse individuals using online groupwork
Presented by Nikki Hayhurst and Andrew King, Relationships Australia NSW.

1:30-2:00 p.m. | Workshop
Design considerations for an online transformative workshop.
Facilitated by Martin Butcher.

2:00-2:30 p.m. | Paper Discussion
The container of care – facilitating online psychoeducational groups
Presented by Clarissa Wilson (Relationships Australia NSW)

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Paper Discussion
Harnessing the potential for online groupwork education post COVID
Shirley R. Simon, Loyola University Chicago

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. | Paper Discussion
Your ex is NOT in this room: navigating the challenges of triggers, trauma and gender biases in online parenting groups after separation
Presented by Isabel Fox and Kirralee Bourke, Relationships Australia NSW

Theme: Opportunities and Challenges in Online Groupwork 

1:30-2:00 p.m. | Paper Discussion 
Navigating and embracing the digital shift: opportunities and challenges in online therapeutic group work.
Presented by Rebecca Pepper, Corrective Services NSW.

1:30-2:30 p.m. | Workshop 
Mutual aid groups for social group workers.
Facilitated by Ann Bergart LCSW, Affiliated with Loyola University Chicago.

2:30-3:00 p.m. | Paper Discussion
Online support services for men’s mental health during and post COVID-19.
Presented by Dr Neil Hall, Western Sydney University.

Theme: Yarning Down The Line

1:30-2:30 p.m. | Workshop 
Decolonising the online space
Facilitated by Bianca Stawiarski, Warida Wholistic Wellness & Burany Press. 

2:30-3:00 p.m. | Workshop 
Insights from a six-month online groupwork program
Facilitated by Anny Druett, Global Values Xchange, and Raylene Hassall, DVNSW.

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3:00 p.m. | Closing Address
Symposium closing address, and future directions. 

3:30 p.m. | Virtual Hangout Room 
Join us to close out this years symposium, together in our final virtual discussion space.

— END OF DAY TWO —