The Power of Social Work 
Welcome to the BCASW website!  We are the voice for professional Social Work in British Columbia, and our site will keep you informed and current on the issues that matter to social workers in BC. Find out how, every day and in every community, social workers make a difference – that’s the power of Social Work!  

Registered Social Workers in Private Practice 
Employers, unions and HR Managers: Discover the benefits of covering RSW services under workplace extended health plans  

Read the brochure which describes the benefits to both employees and to the workplace. Copies of this brochure can be ordered from BCASW

Good Therapy for Business: Read the business case for including RSWs as an extended health benefit.

New Brochure for Healthcare Social Workers 
BCASW's newest  brochure describes the role of Social Workers in the healthcare system to clients, patients and families, Social Work Services in Health Care Settings is available free of charge to all BCASW members (shipping charges may apply). There is space to provide your personal contact info. To order, contact BCASW

Perspectives Newsmagazine 
The theme for our next issue, which will be sent to members in early September, is "Adoption", and our guest editor is Maria Bertsch.  If you are interested in being a guest editor for Perspectives, contact Linda Korbin, lkorbin@bcasw.org.

Affinity Program for BCASW Members
The “Social Club” offers BCASW members discounts on a variety of products and services. Log in to the Members Area, and click onto the link to register and start saving.  


Advocating for Clients: An Interactive Workshop to Gain Practical Tips
Presented by BCASW Okanagan Branch
Saturday October 4th, 2008,  UBC-Okanagan
Learn about conflict resolution, mediation, lobbying and political action, as well as negotiating with decison makers in this interactive workshop with David Turner, RSW. David holds a law degree and is Associate Professor, University of Victoria. David is the 2008 recipient of the CASW Distinguished Service Award (BC) for his work as a community activist for human rights, political and social justice. Full details here.

Registered Social Workers exempted from charging GST 
Bill C-40 has been passed, exempting social workers providing health-related services from charging GST. More information here.


New Password for CASW Website
Members can log in to BCASW's Members Area for the password to access the members only section of the Canadian Association of Social Workers' website (new password effective April 2008)