Communities of Practice
BCASW committees and communities of practice provide members with opportunities to collaborate, exchange knowledge, explore emerging issues, and contribute to the advancement of the profession. Whether you are passionate about a specific area of practice, advocacy, education, research, or leadership, there is a place to connect with colleagues who share your interests.
Participation is a meaningful way to expand your professional network, contribute your expertise, and help strengthen both BCASW and the social work profession.
Current Communities of Practice
Social Work Students
Eco Social Work
Advocacy Circle
Health Advocacy
Registered Clinical Social Workers
Private Practice
Retired Social Workers
Anti-Racism & Cultural Advocacy
Seniors Issues
Indigenous Social Workers
Mental Health & Substance Use
Sexual and Gender Diverse Social Workers
Racialized Social Workers
Child & Youth
Schools of Social Work
Disability Issues
BCASW supports the development of member-led communities that bring social workers together around shared areas of practice, professional interests, emerging issues, and advocacy priorities. These communities create opportunities to connect, collaborate, share knowledge, and strengthen the profession.
Occasionally the Board will put a call out for members to sit on a standing committee of the Board, or an ad-hoc project committee.
If you are interested in joining an existing community or helping establish a new one, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact the BCASW office to learn more.