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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 6, 2024 

• John Fleming, Council Chair, provided his report to Council.  • Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates under each strategic priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the following: an update on the new strategic planning process; ongoing work of the new database and enhancements; upcoming Council elections in Electoral District 4; continued outreach efforts and engagement; overview of the College’s…

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Practice Notes: What Clients Are Sharing With The College

Practice Notes is an educational tool designed to help Ontario social workers, social service workers, employers and members of the public gain a better understanding of recurring issues dealt with by the College’s Professional Practice Department and Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice. The notes offer general guidance only and College registrants7 with specific practice inquiries should consult the College, since the relevant standards and appropriate course of action will vary depending on the…

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DISCIPLINE DECISION SUMMARIES

The College publishes summaries of decisions of the Discipline Committee and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. Information that is subject to a publication ban or that could reveal the identity of witnesses or clients, including the name of the facility, has been removed as necessary, or has been anonymized. As of January 2019, decisions are also available via the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII).  By publishing decisions, the College endeavours to: …

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COLLEGE UPDATES AND REMINDERS

SAVE THE DATE FOR AMED 2024  The College is happy to announce that it will be holding its Annual Meeting & Education Day (AMED) on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. AMED is part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series.  This year’s theme is Engage and Evolve: Collaborative Approaches to Care. The Annual Meeting, keynote address and afternoon educational sessions will be hosted entirely virtual via an online conference platform.  Registration for this year’s event will open…

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BULLETIN BOARD

CHANGE OF INFORMATION NOTIFICATION  If you change employers or move, please advise the College in writing within 30 days. The College is required to have the current business address of its registrants available to the public. Notification of change of address can be done by accessing the Online Portal or by sending the new employer address to the College by email to info@ocswssw.org. Please provide your College registration number when you communicate with us.  If…

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Acclamation of Social Service Work Council Members in Electoral District No. 4

On February 23, 2024, the call for applications for Council member elections in District No. 4 closed. The Election Committee is pleased to share that since they received two nominations in the social service worker category, and there are two social service worker positions available for District No. 4, the two registrants who submitted applications have been acclaimed. Lori Monroe, RSSW and Dana Herriot, RSSW, will serve on College Council for a three-year term, beginning on September 23,…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO: Pre-convocation registration to be phased out as of September 1, 2024

Currently, students who are graduating with a degree in social work or a diploma in social service work can register with the College prior to their convocation if they have completed all the academic and practicum requirements of their program. These new graduates are registered with a term, condition and limitation on their certificate which is removed once the College receives official confirmation from their school that they have convocated. As of September 1, 2024,…

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2024 AMED

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers' Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED) took place on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Watch videos from the 2024 Annual Meeting and Education Day! ANNUAL MEETING – WELCOME MESSAGE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PkoEyaID5I&list=PLB1unTT9yzXbaKfhrFbpC8hgQATHojdhc ANNUAL MEETING – COUNCIL CHAIR’S REPORT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtyGb3D7ACA&list=PLB1unTT9yzXbaKfhrFbpC8hgQATHojdhc&index=3 Annual Meeting - Auditor's Report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8A6MzHl6HU&list=PLB1unTT9yzXbaKfhrFbpC8hgQATHojdhc&index=5 Annual Meeting - Registrar's Report https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn3IeyVoPuo&list=PLB1unTT9yzXbaKfhrFbpC8hgQATHojdhc&index=7 Annual Meeting - Question Period https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhGjJVxkkOg&list=PLB1unTT9yzXbaKfhrFbpC8hgQATHojdhc&index=9 2024 Keynote - Unlocking Our Superpower: The Hidden Power of Social Work and Social…

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Council Highlights for March 6, 2024

John Fleming, Council Chair, provided his report to Council. Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates under each strategic priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the following: an update on the new strategic planning process; ongoing work of the new database and enhancements; upcoming Council elections in Electoral District 4; continued outreach efforts and engagement; overview of the College’s student engagement;…

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Invitation to Share your Feedback: ASWB Social Work and Social Service Work Census

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following information in collaboration with the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the association that develops entry-to-practice exams for social workers and social service workers.  Invitation to Share Your Feedback The ASWB is inviting feedback from registered social workers and registered social service workers through their newly launched Social Work Census. It is important to note that the…

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Participate in the College’s Strategic Planning Survey

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) has partnered with Optimus SBR, an independent consulting firm, to develop its next Strategic Plan.  This process presents a valuable opportunity to shape our future alongside our key engagement groups, including service users, College registrants, Council and committee members, employers, educators and government partners. We want to ensure that the development of our new Strategic Plan is informed by the perspectives of all…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO: Maintaining Client Safety – A Collaborative Responsibility

As the provincial regulator for social workers and social service workers, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is responsible for maintaining client safety. However, this fundamental responsibility is not ours alone. It is part of a broader public protection infrastructure, meaning we must work collaboratively with key community partners, including employers, on this commitment.   Several articles in this current issue of the Employer Communiqué address our shared responsibility…

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