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2026 Summer Learning Vault

July 6 - September 7, 2026 | Free, on-demand learning opportunities exclusively available for OASW members

This summer, get exclusive, unlimited access to 10 OLC webinars from the last year and enrich your professional skills over the summer months with high-quality, on-demand learning content. 

Mark Your Calendars: Registration is available starting July 6.

Request access to any of our webinars listed below, with details on deadlines to request access and webinar availability provided. Once your request is approved, you have until the end of summer to access resources whenever you want and as many times as you need. We're also pleased to share that while the learning content is in English, select webinars are available in French. You can click on the Request Access (FR) button to view the webinar recordings with French audio translation. 


Full Season Catalogue

Request access available until September 7, 2026 | Webinar viewing available until September 14, 2026

Supporting Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: Risk Assessment & Safety Planning

Presented by Heather Howe

This webinar equips social workers with practical strategies to support clients facing risk from intimate partner violence. Learn how to have meaningful conversations about safety, address ambivalence, and co-create flexible plans that adapt to each client's unique circumstances. Grounded in a client-centered approach, the session highlights five key elements of safety planning: avoid, de-escalate, escape, seek help, and physical self-defence; while recognizing and building on the strengths clients already use in their daily lives.

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Privacy Essentials: A PHIPA Primer for Social Workers

Presented by Nadia Jandali Chao and Jamie McKibbon

This introductory webinar offers social workers a clear and concise overview of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), focusing on the legal obligations and privacy responsibilities specific to their profession. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the key principles of PHIPA, the types of personal health information protected by the law, and practical guidance on safeguarding sensitive information in daily practice. Learners should attend due to the nature of their work and handling sensitive health information regularly. This session ensures participants begin with a clear, practical foundation in PHIPA, equipping them to confidently meet their privacy obligations and reduce the risk of breaches.

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From Automation to Advocacy: Navigating AI with Social Work Values

Presented by Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz

This 90-minute session explores the ethical and systemic implications of artificial intelligence on the social work profession, with a focus on macro-level considerations and alignment with social work values. Participants will examine how AI technologies are shaping the future of practice, from documentation and note-taking tools to decision-making systems that influence service delivery and access. The training will critically explore the intersections of social justice, equity, and technology, highlighting both the risks and possibilities of AI in social work.

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

Presented by Lawrence Murphy

What are the ethical concerns when AI tools aren't aligned with social work values? Curious about how AI is shaping the future of therapy? This one hour webinar explores the growing use of chatbots for mental health support and what it means for you as a social worker. Learn how these tools engage users, where ethical concerns arise, and how to respond when clients are already using them. Ideal for students and early-career professionals, while still offering valuable insights for seasoned practitioners curious about AI in practice. From ethical dilemmas to emerging concerns around dependency and attachment, this webinar unpacks how AI tools may influence client wellbeing and therapeutic relationships.

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Common Myths That Put Social Workers at Risk: How to Protect Your Practice

Presented by Derrick Leue and Jill Hegney

Even the most careful Social Workers can get caught off guard. When your days are filled with back-to-back sessions in a hybrid work environment, there's barely a moment to breathe—let alone double-check every note or detail. You might assume a claim won't happen to you, that your employer's insurance is enough, or that reporting can wait. The reality? Over half of insurance claims involve College complaints—free to file and often triggered by everyday issues like communication missteps or administrative oversights. What seems small can quickly lead to investigations, legal costs, and added stress. So, how can you safeguard your practice, your clients, and your peace of mind before a complaint arises? How do you know what's actually covered, and when to take action? The good news is: you don't have to navigate these challenges alone. Join PROLINK's President & CEO, Derrick Leue, and PROLINK OASW Program Manager, Jill Hegney, for this essential webinar and learn how to protect your career today.

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