Category: Blog

Recognize the contributions of your amazing colleagues! Submit award nominations before January 18, 2026.

Nov 4, 2025 — The NSCSW is inviting members to apply to join the Circle of Learning cohort. In 2026 this pilot project will test a new approach to professional development that incorporates self-assessment, peer consultation, and a holistic reflection process.

To enhance the professional standards of social work, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) has adopted the Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network’s Standards for Good Regulation as its measure of performance. Standard Ten requires that the regulator encourages quality of practice through continuing competence requirements to support registrants in meeting standards of… Read more »

A step-by-step guide to completing the registration renewal process for 2026, with troubleshooting tips. Remember that you’ll need to make time to review the new code and standards!

Sep 25, 2025 — Courtenay Vickers, RD, considers the role of social workers in supporting service users’ relationships with food, eating, and nourishing their bodies.

Sep 25, 2025 — A decade has passed since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its 94 Calls to Action. This 10-year mark serves as a powerful moment for reflection, accountability, and a renewed commitment to the path of reconciliation. Today, we are proud to publicly launch the new Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice that will take effect in 2026.

September 24, 2025 — Meet Kyiaisha Benton, the NSCSW’s new Associate Registrar.

Sep 11, 2025 — NSCSW members are invited to review draft guidelines for issuing medical certificates for employers, and share their feedback.

Student bursaries will be awarded to several NSCSW members who attend accredited social work programs in the fall of 2025. College bursaries are awarded based on the student’s commitment to professional social work practice.

July 17, 2025 — This year’s annual conference featured a collaborative design challenge: How can social workers activate critical hope in ourselves & others so we can create and sustain change?