The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers (NBASW) is an organization representing more than 1,900 social workers provincially. Its role is the promotion of excellence in social work practice and protection of the public. The NBASW’s regulatory authority is legislated by the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers Act, 1988. The Association is also governed by its bylaws. The Association promotes quality professional social work services to the population of New Brunswick. The NBASW works to promote the profession of social work through education to members and the public, as well as through advocacy and social action initiatives. As the voice of professional social workers in New Brunswick, the Association strives to advance the interests of the profession and provide support to members.