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OASW Learning Centre

Learn, grow and expand your knowledge with webinars, workshops and on-demand learning opportunities geared for social workers.

The OASW Learning Centre (OLC) is your one-stop-shop for professional development events that will enhance your skills and techniques in the Social Work profession.

Whether you are a student or new professional just starting out in your journey, or an experienced professional looking to expand your knowledge, we have something for everyone. Check out our suite of events via the links below. 

OASW Learning Centre presenters are social workers, mental health practitioners, leaders and experts in the field who share their knowledge of key elements of mental health prevention and intervention, their perspectives on working with specific groups based on their lived experience, and strategies for care and practice.

 

The content presented through the OASW Learning Centre's professional development offerings is generated by our facilitators and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of OASW. 

Webinars

Join our webinars to learn about trends, techniques and frameworks that can enrich your practice.

Upcoming Webinars
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Lunch-and-Learns

Join our engaging lunch-hour sessions that focus on case studies, tools, and practical skills development.

Upcoming Lunch-and-Learns
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Workshops

Deepen your learning with specific focus areas of social work and mental health care; interact with presenters and peers in reflective practice.

Upcoming Workshops
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On-Demand Webinars

Perfect for professionals wanting to access learning events and resources in their own time and space.

Upcoming On-Demand Webinars
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Upcoming Events

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Webinars
Event Date: Monday, June 22, 2026

Embedding a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care: Implications for Social Work Across the Healthcare System

12 - 1 p.m. ET | Presented by: Lora VanBerlo, Director, Provincial Palliative Care Program, Ontario Health and Heather Vines, Senior Specialist, Provincial Palliative Care Program, Ontario Health | This session will explore how Ontario’s Provincial Framework for Palliative Care is being operationalized within long-term care (LTC) settings, and what this means for social work practice.

This event is FREE to everyone to attend
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OnDemand
Event Date: Friday, July 31, 2026

AI, Chatbots, and Your Future Social Work Practice: Navigating Risks and Ethics in Therapy

Presented by Lawrence Murphy, MA | Original Air Date: May 20, 2026 | From ethical dilemmas to emerging concerns around dependency and attachment, this webinar unpacks how AI tools may influence client wellbeing and therapeutic relationships.

OASW Members: FREE (Member ID Required)
Social Work Students: Free (student ID and school of social work required)
Non-Members: $30 + HST
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OnDemand
Event Date: Friday, July 31, 2026

Understanding and Preventing Incel Radicalization of Male Youth

Presented by: Joanna Fayad, Bilingual Program Manager, White Ribbon | Original Air Date: June 3, 2026 | At this webinar, you will get insights and key findings from the Boys Are at Risk report and other research reports exploring emerging trends related to online misogyny and incel communities.

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