Social Work Students

Become an OASW Student Member to find community, build your network and access leadership opportunities.

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.

Advance Your Learning

Access free and low-cost professional development opportunities from subject matter experts on core and emerging topics tailored to the social work profession through the OASW Learning Centre.

Build your network

and find your community by connecting with social work colleagues in your area through our member-led Local Engagement Networks.

Shape Advocacy on Issues That Matter

OASW engages regularly with its members to help inform and drive our engagement and advocacy with government and other stakeholders on issues that matter to our profession.

Access Cost Savings

Members save hundreds of dollars with free access to a number of social work research journals, and exclusive discounts on professional liability insurance, Perkopolis, GoodLife, Budget Rent-a-Car, Telus, Dell and more!

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Student Membership 

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Online Learning

Expand your knowledge with low-cost learning opportunities (free for student members!)

Learn about how social workers across Ontario are putting their education to work

Student Ambassadors

Connect with social work students on your campus.

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Ambassadrice étudiante ou ambassadeur étudiant

Connect with social work students on your campus.

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Social Workers are Leaders in Reconciliation

Learn how Indigenous social worker Steve Wayne Koptie advocates for structural equity, particularly regarding resource extraction on Indigenous territories.

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Social Workers Are Putting Research Into Action

Learn how OASW Student Director Martha Njoku's research and practice centres the lived experience of Black and racialized Ontarians.

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Natalie, PhD Student, University of Windsor

"It’s important to me to connect with social workers across Ontario to expand my skills and network. OASW has provided opportunities to not only present my research, but engage with other social workers and researchers to address issues focusing on the key aspect of social work, social justice.”