As the voice of the social work profession in Ontario, OASW is here to support, advocate for and connect you through every stage of your education and career. From finding community and building your network, to accessing leadership opportunities and career support, a student membership with OASW comes with some great perks:
FREE and Low-Cost Professional Development
Access professional development opportunities on core and emerging topics in the field, from CBT, Trauma, Mindfulness, and Suicide-Risk Assessment, to Anti-Black Racism, Human Trafficking, Virtual Care and more through the
OASW Learning Centre.
Communities and Networking
Build your network and find your community by participating in our
Local Engagement Networks, where you can access and connect with a community of peers in your local area.
Shape Advocacy on Issues That Matter
OASW engages regularly with student members to help inform and drive our engagement and advocacy with government and other stakeholders on issues that matter to our profession.
Benefits and Discounts
Members can access career-focused training and resources, as well as save hundreds of dollars with exclusive discounts on professional liability insurance, Perkopolis, GoodLife, Budget Rent-a-Car, Telus, Dell and more!
Cost-Conscious Membership Plans
Students completing a BSW, MSW or PhD in Social Work can join at a low-cost of $109 per year. Once you graduate, you’ll benefit from continued reduced membership fees as a
New Professional for your first two years after graduation.