Faculty of Social Work

Digital Learning Hub

The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Social Work Digital Learning Hub is your gateway to professional development designed for social workers and allied professionals. Our platform connects you with cutting-edge knowledge, expert speakers, and practical skills to enhance your practice.

About our programs

As a leading institution in social work, education, and research, we are committed to supporting the ongoing professional development of practitioners throughout their careers. Our webinars and workshops address emerging practice issues, ethical considerations, and evidence-informed approaches relevant to social work in Manitoba and beyond.

Our professional development programs are designed to help social workers meet their Continuing Competency Program (CPP) requirements with the Manitoba College of Social Workers. 

Each offering focuses on practical knowledge you can apply immediately in your practice while providing opportunities to engage with expert speakers and connect with colleagues across the province.

Free Introductory Workshop
We are kicking off the launch of the Digital Learning Hub with a free workshop!

Introductory workshop

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Promising Practices in Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Older Adults

Presented by: Dr. Peter Donahue, PhD, RSW (he/him)

This interactive workshop will:
- Explore strengths and advantages in aging among 2SLGBTQIA+ older adults, including resilience and social support
- Introduce evidence-based interventions and practical tools for professional practice
- Provide space for participants to share experiences, strategies, and resources

About presenter:

  • Dr. Peter Donahue is the Dean of the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba. He holds a PhD and Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto, and a BA (Gerontology) and BSc (Biology) from McMaster University.
    His research focuses on the health and well-being of older adults, including work and retirement, caregiving, 2SLGBTQIA+ aging, knowledge transfer, and issues relating to homelessness and those at risk. He served for a number of years with the Canadian Association on Gerontology, including Chair of the Education Division, Chair of the Awards Committee, and on the board executive.

    Before moving into academia, Peter was a program coordinator for the Toronto Association of Neighbourhood Services – Seniors’ Program, a program coordinator for the Ontario Coalition of Senior Citizens’ Organizations, and a research fellow at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care. He is a founding member of the National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE), where he served at the first Network Manager, and sat on their Board of Directors for many years.

Registration

Workshop registration

Please fill out form to register for the Promising Practices in Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Older Adults workshop.
 

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Your personal information is being collected under the authority of The University of Manitoba Act. The information you provide will be used by the University for the purpose of the Faculty of Social Work Digital Learning Hub workshop. Your personal information may be disclosed to the Digital Learning Hub support staff. Your personal information will not be used or disclosed for other purposes, unless permitted by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Access & Privacy Office (tel. 204-474-9462), 233 Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2.