The Collective Voice of Our Profession 

The Social Workers Association of Alberta 

SWAA is committed to promoting the profession, advocating together for what matters, and supporting social work in Alberta. We are here to connect our members so you can achieve professional excellence. 

We Support Social Workers

The Social Workers Association of Alberta is the collective voice of social work in our province. SWAA will provide a growing list services, supports, and resources for our members. The advancement of social justice is important to us, and we will work together to support important initiatives that our members wish to pursue.

ABOUT SWAA 

We are Building

We are developing a growing list of services and benefits for members. We strongly believe that Alberta social workers must lead this work and our services will be based on member needs.

SWAA MEMBER BENEFITS 

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News & Updates 

Stay on top of what’s happening with the new association and social work activities around the province.

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Rasheal Charles Elected President
Rasheal Charles Elected President

We are excited to announce that Rasheal Charles has been elected as the President of the Board of Directors of The Social Workers Association of Alberta. Rasheal brings with her a wealth of experience, dedication, and passion for advancing the profession of social work in Alberta.

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Federal Budget 2024
Federal Budget 2024

On April 16, 2024, Canada’s federal government released it’s 2024 Federal Budget. Here are a collection of budget highlights and insights from partners, media, and the Government of Canada.

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What is Social Work?
What is Social Work?

Social work is a regulated profession committed to making society more equitable and inclusive. Social work is dedicated to improving the functioning of individuals, families, and communities. Social workers can work in a variety of settings such as healthcare, education, child welfare, public policy, non-profits, and the judicial system.

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Update from the Board
Update from the Board

The Board is currently working on electing a new President and want to do so with intention. An announcement about the new leadership will be coming in the next weeks as we look to the future potential of this amazing association.

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Value 7: Providing Competent Professional Services Guiding Principles 7.1 Social workers continuously develop their professional knowledge and skill at the level required to provide competent professional services. 7.2 Social workers practise within
Value 6: Maintaining Privacy and Confidentiality Guiding Principles 6.1 Social workers uphold the interests of service users, members of the public, and other professionals in developing and safeguarding the trust placed in the confidential relation
Value 5: Preserving Integrity in Professional Practice Guiding Principles 5.1 Social workers act with integrity are honest, responsible, trustworthy, and accountable. 5.2 Social Workers maintain appropriate professional boundaries with service users
Value 4: Valuing Human Relationships Guiding Principles: 4.1 Social workers place the well-being and interests of all people at the centre of their relationships. 4.2 Social workers continually develop self-awareness and practise self-reflection to
Value 3: Pursuing Truth and Reconciliation Guiding Principles 3.1 Social workers uphold the values and principles of reconciliation. 3.2 Social workers acknowledge Indigenous world views in their practice.