Benefits & Services

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

Find job postings on the members-only career site SocialWorkJobs.ca
Receive constructive feedback on your résumé, cover letter & interview skills from an experienced social worker through the Job Search Initiative **Job Search Initiative is currently on hold and under review. (Job Search Initiative).

Access valuable & timely resources & supports that specifically address the needs of social workers in private practice
Heighten your visibility with a professional listing on the online directory FindASocialWorker.ca sponsored by PROLINK
Obtain comprehensive professional liability insurance, which includes a free legal advice line on any legal matter
Webinars: Your Small Business, Getting off to a Good Start & Motivational Interviewing in Social Work Practice

*NEW Member Benefit* - Access Exclusive Deals on Laptops, Monitors and Accessories through Dell Technologies.
Thinking about designing a new website or revamping the one you have? Meet Fluency, a NEW discount for web design and digital marketing support.
Significant discounted member rate on VirtualCare , a secure platform that allows healthcare providers to host virtual visits with clients over secure video, audio, or chat.

Group Home, Condo, Auto and Recreational Assets Insurance
Comprehensive Professional Liability Insurance
Medical/Dental Insurance
Discounts on services such as GoodLife Fitness Clubs
Eligibility for sponsored educational grants & awards exclusively for OASW members
Save on professional development activities through, University of Toronto - Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health, Hincks Dellcrest (HD) Institute, Global Alliance, Continuing Ed Courses.Net, and NEW this year, Unified CBT .
TELUS Mobility - EPP (Exclusive Partner Program). Up to 30% off on plans + hardware deals and members don’t need to visit a store to setup!

Stay current & save time with critical information
Access Resources, Videos & Downloadable Publications;
Find posters to celebrate Social Work Week and increase the profile and value of your work with your colleagues and your clients
Read the journal Social Work Now with articles and advertisements geared to social workers
Keep up to date easily with important details about the profession with the monthly OASW E-Bulletin

Network and engage with colleagues at the local & provincial levels in person & online;
Get together & meet fellow members at events & meetings in your branch
Polish your leadership skills & help shape the future of the profession
Join one or more member-exclusive Virtual Networking Groups to share information, resources & provide peer support (currently 9 groups to choose from)