Membership

Full membership shall be open to social workers who fulfill the following conditions:

         (a)    hold a degree/ diploma/ certificate in the field of social work of any university or tertiary institution recognised by the Association; or

         (b)    are social workers registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance (Chapter 505)

         (c)    are recognised as professional social workers by the national association in countries where they obtain their professional qualifications; and

         (d)    agree with the Association's main objectives; and

         (e)    pay the annual subscription fee: HK$220

  Students freshly graduated from the recognised social work programs stated above will enjoy a 50% discount (HK$110) for the first year of full membership 
 

Life membership shall be open to social workers fulfill the following conditions:

         (a)    hold a degree/ diploma/ certificate in the field of social work of any university or tertiary institution recognised by the Association; or

         (b)    are social workers registered under the Social Workers Registration Ordinance (Chapter 505)

         (c)    are recognised as professional social workers by the national association in countries where they obtain their professional qualifications; and

         (d)   agree with the Association's main objectives; and

         (e)   pay the one-time payment: HK$4000
 

Student membership shall be open to students who fulfill the following conditions:

         (a)    are studying social work or social studies in any university or tertiary institute recognized by the Association; and

         (b)    agree with the Association's main objectives, and 

         (c)    pay the annual subscription fee: HK$50 (First annual fee waived for new application) 

         *After completing your application, please email your valid student ID to hkswa@hkswa.org.hk 
 

Associate membership shall be open to individuals who fulfill the following conditions: 

         (a)    are employed in social work positions in a social welfare organization in Hong Kong at the time of their application but who are outside Article 5; and

         (b)   contribute towards the objectives of the Association; and

         (c)   pay the annual subscription: HK$180