The Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) is the voice of social workers in Ontario. OASW is a voluntary, provincial, non-profit bilingual association for social workers. All practising members have a university degree in social work at the bachelor's, master's or doctoral level. Incorporated in 1964, OASW has approximately 4500 members and 15 branches across the province. OASW speaks on behalf of the interests and concerns of social workers. OASW advocates for the improvement of social policies and programs directly affecting social work clients and social work practice, develops role statements and position papers related to professional practice, publishes an online provincial newsmagazine and numerous branch newsletters, and provides direct services to its members. more... See more text