Help Shape the Future of Advocacy with SWAA

The Social Work Association of Alberta (SWAA) is committed to supporting and advocating for social workers in the province of Alberta to ensure that they are able to perform their roles effectively, ethically, and with respect and dignity.

As we continue to strengthen our advocacy efforts, we would love to engage you in the next steps. Your voice matters, and we invite you to share your thoughts on:

✅ What does advocacy mean to you?

✅ How would you like to see SWAA further advocate for social workers?

✅How would you like to involved?

Your insights will help guide our strategies and ensure we are working alongside members addressing the issues that matter most to you and the communities we serve.

Please take a few moments to share your thoughts by completing our brief survey

Thank you for your time and commitment to advocacy. We look forward to continuing this journey with you!

Advocacy Survey

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on advocacy priorities! Your feedback will help shape the direction of our advocacy efforts as we work together with members and ensure we address the most pressing issues facing our members and the communities we serve.

1 (i). What does advocacy mean to you?*

(Select all that apply)

Raising awareness about key social issues
Influencing government policies and decisions
Supporting and protecting vulnerable populations
Ensuring fair treatment and resources for social workers
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion
Other (please specify below)

1 (ii). If you selected other on 1 (i), please specify.

2(i). What advocacy efforts would best support you in your work?*

(Select all that apply)

A. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in social work
B. Healthcare and social services integration
C. Decolonization and Indigenous inclusion
D. 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and support
E. International social justice issues
F. Other (please specify): _______________

2 (ii). If you selected Other on 2(i), please specify.

2(iii). Please rank your choices from 2(i), with (1) being the most important. (e.g. 1. B, 2. F, 3. A, 4. E, 5.C, 6. D)*

3. What changes would you like to see in policies or services that affect social workers and the communities they serve?*

4. What challenges do you face in your work that advocacy could help address?*

5. How would you like to be involved in advocacy efforts?

(Select all that apply)*

Writing letters or petitions to policymakers
Participating in advocacy committees or working groups
Sharing resources and raising awareness on social media
Other (please specify below)

5 (ii). If you selected Other on 5(i), please specify.*

6. Are there any additional topics or concerns that you feel should be prioritized?*

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Help Shape the Future of Advocacy with SWAA

Advocacy Survey

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