What does membership entitle me to?

Oncology Social Work Australia OSWA provides a network for sharing of information, resources, and peer support.

Benefits include:

Professional Education Information Service

• Information about books and articles relevant to oncology social work
• Information about postgraduate courses and proposed courses
• Presentations relevant to practice in the field

Professional Support and Access

• Networking opportunities on a local, national and international level to share professional expertise and knowledge in the field
• Information on oncology employment opportunities
• Contact details of other social workers with an interest in the field
• Current information on resources

Practice support

• Practice wisdom papers that have been written by Oncology Social Workers
• Guidelines to Oncology Social Work in Australia Manual [currently in progress]
• Up to date conference and workshop information
• Information about local state group meetings and their minutes
• Opportunities for exchange visits to other hospitals
• Participation in National e-mail discussion groups with other oncology social workers
• Resource information useful in day-to-day practice
• Ability to join a SIG and network with peers
• Assistance with a mentor for undertaking research
• Access to regular newsletters
• Reduced registration fees to attend OSWA conferences and workshops

Advocacy

• Opportunities to impact patient care management and public policy as it relates to oncology social work on a national level
• Opportunity to actively serve on OSWA committees
  
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