Foundational Statements
SWAA’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission Statement
SWAA is dedicated to advancing the profession of social work in Alberta by promoting excellence in practice, supporting professional development and the well-being of our members, while providing a platform for collective action towards justice, inclusion and reconciliation.
Vision Statement
A community where social workers thrive and work towards transformative social change.
Values Statement
Professionalism, Competence and Justice: We maintain professionalism and competence in our practice, ensuring that our actions are rooted in research and ethical principles.
Core Values
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SWAA believes in advocating for social justice, standing up for the rights of racialized, marginalized and equity deserving communities and to promote equitable treatment for all
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SWAA prioritizes the well-being and support of social workers providing resources, mentorship and has a vested interest to support their success and resilience
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SWAA values to working within an anti oppressive and anti racist lens that actively recognizes and addresses systemic barriers and discrimination
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SWAA respects, actively seeks and adopts Indigenous worldviews that supports all social workers to work towards decolonization and incorporating Indigenous perspectives into our practices
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SWAA commits to promoting equity, diversity, fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our work. SWAA is open and responsive to ensure that current and future members have equal opportunities.
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SWAA is mindful of the pillars of professionalism and competence in our practice. We hope to achieve alignment in evidence based research, ethical principles and Indigenous and non-Western ways of knowing.