News & Events

NSCSW is holding a panel discussion the evening before our public symposium. All stakeholders involved with the child welfare system are welcome. Five professionals will share their diverse experiences and perspectives regarding child welfare during a moderated discussion, followed by a public Q&A.

Social Work Camp was created to provide a reasonably priced continuing education opportunity where we can also unwind, rejuvenate, have fun, and return to work feeling inspired.

The NSCSW is inviting all stakeholders to join us for a child welfare symposium on June 15, 2019 to explore alternative policy and program options to in order to advocate for change to this crucial system.

Social workers are consistently faced with ethical dilemmas in practice. This train-the-trainer session is a small-group discussion on ethics and the struggles that social work practitioners are experiencing.

This session is an opportunity to improve collaboration between social workers in mental health services and private practice, and social workers in child protection. Front-line child protection workers will increase their understanding of common mental health issues, and counselling practitioners will gain insight into child protection practices, proirities, systems and challenges. Workshop participants will explore… Read more »

Submit proposals by April 26, 2019 The NSCSW is calling on members to put forward resolutions and by-law changes for the 2019 Annual General Meeting. Please submit all proposals for change by April 26, 2019.  The AGM & 2019 Spring Conference will be held on May 24-25 at the Delta Marriott Dartmouth. Event details are at nscswconference.org…. Read more »

2019 NSCSW Spring Conference & AGM Bursary  The College and the CASW have bursaries available to help members attend the upcoming 2019 NSCSW Spring  Conference. These bursaries will help cover your conference registration fees and travel costs. We value diversity and strive to create opportunities for Nova Scotians with intersectional identities who have historically faced barriers. Preference for… Read more »

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