Category: Blog

Oct 24, 2024 — For the third consecutive year, the NSCSW is joining with community partners for an event celebrating National Child Day. Join us online, or in-person in Halifax, on November 20.

October 22, 2024 — There are upcoming vacancies for public appointee seats on the NSCSW Board of Examiners (BOE). Our BOE oversees the application of regulatory policy, approves social work applicants, and makes all decision regarding the complaints and discipline matters brought before the College.

A step-by-step guide to completing the registration renewal process for 2025, with troubleshooting tips. Note the changed renewal deadline!

Oct 9, 2024 — Social work’s bio-psycho-social-spiritual philosophy and commitment to equity and social justice directly complements health care. We are excited to be inviting our members to join our Health Committee and help shape the future of social work in health care across Nova Scotia. The deadline for expressions of interest is Oct 31.

October 8, 2024 — We encourage our members to partake in and plan your own professional development activities in your own communities. Reach out to us to request resources and support!

On September 19, 2024, NSCSW staff member attended Cape Breton’s University Department of Social Work conference, Allies: Working Together on the Path of Change.

September 2024 — We’ve been working for quite some time on adapting the CASW Code of Ethics, Values and Guiding Principles 2024 to the Nova Scotian context for implementation next year; we’d like our members to take a look at the latest drafts and let us know your thoughts

Our Council has added a new section to the NSCSW Governance Policy Manual. In the event that a staff member of NSCSW seeks elected office, it is essential to maintain the non-partisan status of our organization and ensure that our operations remain unaffected.

Sept 12, 2024 — The NSCSW is releasing a report on a thematic analysis of complaints processed over a period of three years (2020-2022) which sheds light on pressing issues that all practicing social workers in Nova Scotia should consider.

Student bursaries will be awarded to several NSCSW members who attending accredited social work programs in the fall of 2024. College bursaries are awarded based on the student’s commitment to professional social work practice.