For social workers involved in policy analysis, program evaluation, research, or academic work. Members share strategies for evidence-based and equity-informed change.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 12:00-1:30 PM

First Meeting: September 16, 2026

For social workers supporting children, youth, and families, including those in school settings. It’s a space to reflect on care that strengthens families and centres the needs of young people.

Meetings: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5:30-7:00PM

First Meeting start: Sept 16, 2026 (First meeting has been moved to Sept 23)

For practitioners working with children, youth, or adults with visible or invisible disabilities. It’s a space to talk about accessibility, inclusion, and systems navigation.

Meetings: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:00-10:30 AM

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

For social workers supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. It centres trauma-informed responses, interagency collaboration, and safety planning.

Meetings: Every 1st Thursday of the month, 9:00-10:30 AM

First Meeting: September 3, 2026

For Indigenous social workers and allies committed to advancing practice rooted in decolonization, cultural safety, and Indigenous knowledge systems.

Meetings: Confirming with the host

First Meeting: To be confirmed

For those working at the intersections of social work and legal systems, including restorative justice, court navigation, and advocacy for those impacted by incarceration or legal processes.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month, 9:00-10:30 PM

First Meeting: September 2, 2026

For social workers working across mental health, addictions, harm reduction, and health-care settings such as hospitals, long-term care, primary care, and hospice.

Meetings: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:00-2:30 PM

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

For racialized social workers and those working alongside racialized peoples, newcomers, immigrant and refugees, to reflect, connect, and engage in dialogue grounded in equity, racial justice, and collective care.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 4:00-5:30 PM

Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

For social workers in private practice who are looking to connect with peers, share ideas, resources, and discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of private practice.

Meetings: Every 3rd Friday of the month, 10:30AM-1200PM

First Meeting: September 18, 2026

For those supporting older adults in any context, this group shares experiences around elder care, dignity in aging, and supporting clients and caregivers through transitions and losses.

Meetings: Every 3rd Friday of the month, 1:00-2:30 PM

First Meeting: September 18, 2026

*NEW*: For social workers who provide professional supervision to other social workers and are looking to connect, reflect, and exchange ideas.

Meetings: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30 PM

First Meeting: October 20, 2026

For social workers providing affirming, inclusive, and anti-oppressive care for 2sLGBTQQIA+ clients and communities.

Meetings: To be confirmed

First Meeting: To be confirmed

*Are you interested in hosting/facilitating this CoP? contact us at hello@myswaa.ca