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Join a supportive community of social workers who understand your work. As a member, you’ll have access to resources, guidance, and a network that grows with you throughout your career. Join today!
Your Professional Development
Our events are a chance for you to stay informed, share knowledge, and strengthen your practice. In-person and online learning opportunities designed for your professional development.
Join a Special Interest Group
Take part in member-only advocacy groups working to influence policy, strengthen the profession, and support social workers across Ireland. Your voice matters.
Protect Your Practice
Navigating your professional registration can feel complex at times. If issues arise, you’re not alone. We provide guidance, representation, and professional support when you need it most.
Events
Find upcoming and past IASW events here. We offer learning, connection, and reflection opportunities to support your practice, strengthen skills, and stay engaged with your professional community.
CPD Section
This members-only space supports your continuing professional development. Track CPD, access supervision guidance, and stay informed about audit requirements to support safe, reflective, and accountable practice.
Membership Benefits
Explore the support available to you as an IASW member. This section outlines your benefits, services, and membership options designed to support your practice, wellbeing, and professional growth.
- Professional Development
- Training
- Advocacy
- Special Interest Groups
- Fitness to Practise Expenses Cover
- Job Opportunities
- Professional Support
News
Stay informed on IASW updates, press statements, and advocacy work. This section shares our voice on key issues, including human rights and social justice, where social work is represented publicly.
IASW in the News, Irish Independent – M9 crash teens’ behaviour was indefensible, but I’ve seen first-hand how boys can be drawn to crime
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IASW in the News, The Irish Sun: Chilling truth of gangs preying on kids in Tusla care as Gardai probe ‘serious wrongdoing’ at unregulated SEA centres
6 min read
IASW in the News, RTE: ‘A concern’ that teen killed in M9 crash in Tusla care
6 min read
IASW Motions for the International Federation of Social Work General Meeting
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Transparency and Justice Following Death of Yves Sakila, says Social Work Association
2 min read
IASW Raises Alarm Over Eviction of Older People from Residential Care Due to “Increased Needs”
3 min read
Advocacy & Submissions
Collaboration with Specialist Palliative Care on Position Paper on the Role of Social Work in Specialist Palliative Care in Ireland
Collaboration with Specialist Palliative Care on Guidance for Bereavement Support
Submission to HIQA on Updated National Standards for Residential Disability Services
Position Paper on Governance and Oversight of Residential Centres for Children with Disabilities
Submission on Alternative Care Policy
Lobbying Dept. of Children, Disability and Equality, Mar 2026
MHC Public Consultation on Restrictive Practices
Meeting with HSE, Mar 2026
MHC Public Consultation on Restrictive Practices, meeting
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Meeting with SIPTU, May 2026
SIPTU Nursing Home Survey Launch
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