Membership for Social Workers

Please see membership categories and pricing below.

We did a lot of research and collaboration and arose at the listed pricing to strike a balance between equity (based on pay scales) and organizational sustainability.

Voting members need to 1) live, work or study in Alberta, and 2) be registered with ACSW, or have/studying social work education from an accredited social work program. Other individuals will be able to join as associate members in the near future.

  • Health social workers making heart shapes with their hands.

    Government & Private Practice

    If the majority of your employment is with government at any level, in healthcare (AHS, Covenant Health, PCN), private practice, or the for-profit sector, your membership fee is $250 per year.

    $250/year
  • Non-profit social workers working on a laptop computer.

    Non-Profit

    If the majority of your employment is in the nonprofit sector, your membership fee is $200 per year.

    $200/year
  • Social worker doing a job search on a laptop

    Unemployed

    If, at the time of purchasing/renewing your membership, you are unemployed (including parental leave, stress leave, compassionate care leave, etc.), your membership fee is $125 per year.

    $125/year
  • Retired social workers enjoying their backyard

    Retired

    If you are no longer working due to retirement, your membership fee is $125 per year.

    $125/year
  • Student social workers in a classroom

    Student

    If you are currently studying in an accredited social work program, your membership fee is $55 per year.

    $55/year

Your SWAA membership grants you access to CASW Membership.

Learn about SWAA’s member benefits.

Questions about SWAA memberships & more? Check out our FAQs.