OASW is the voice of the social work profession in Ontario.

We strive to expand awareness of the value of social workers while advocating for mental health access for all Ontarians.

An extraordinary year for OASW

Read our 2025 Annual Report to learn how OASW advocate for Ontario's social workers, enhanced member benefits and expanded equity integration in 2025.

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Become a member

OASW membership connects you with cost-saving benefits, collective advocacy and low-cost learning opportunities. Be part of our growing community of 10,000+ social workers in Ontario.

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OASW’s Local Engagement Networks bring together social workers, social work students, retired social workers, and everyone in between to connect, network, and build engaged communities of social workers across the province.

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OASW Learning Centre

Access free and low-cost professional development through the OASW Learning Centre.

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Looking for support?

If you are in crisis or feeling unsafe, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health's 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is a national service in Canada that provides 24/7 support for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.

Mental Health Resources

Coming Up

Workshops

Event Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Artificial Intelligence or Artificial Intimacy? Exploring Connection, Ethics, and AI in Therapy

9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET | Presented by Lawrence Murphy Psychotherapist, Executive Director, Worldwide Therapy Online

OASW Members: $100 + HST (OASW member ID # required)
Non-Members: $200 + HST
Student Members: $50 + HST | Student Non-Members: $100 + HST

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

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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OASW Membership Benefits & Services

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Professional Development

• The OASW Learning Centre (OLC) provides knowledge-building and skills-based training opportunities for social workers and learners across Ontario, supporting their professional development as they serve individuals and communities across the province.
• SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute (SickKids CCMH LI)
• Unified CBT
• Leading Edge Seminars
• Global Alliance
• Access to CASW webinars and resources

Community & Networking

• OASW’s Local Engagement Networks bring together social workers, social work students, retired social workers, and everyone in between to connect, network, and build engaged communities of social workers across the province. Led by Local Engagement Ambassadors, the networks are a welcoming and inclusive place for social workers to connect and engage with colleagues in their local areas.

Cost Savings

• Group Home, Condo, Auto and Recreational Assets Insurance
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Access to a variety of consumer discounts through Perkopolis
• Discounts on rental cars through Budget Rent-A-Car
• 30% off regular price of an annual GoodLife Fitness Clubs membership with Canada-wide access
• Exclusive deals on laptops, monitors and tech accessories through Dell Technologies

Collective Advocacy

• OASW membership ensures a voice for social workers at the local and provincial levels
• Participate in collective advocacy that positively impacts professional practice, clients and society, and ensures that decision-makers recognize the contributions of social workers

Social Work Jobs

Browse the latest social work career opportunities across Ontario.

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