Dec 21, 2024 — Our professional standards and ethics committee has put together comprehensive documentation guidelines to support our members in documenting their activities, and in their practice.
Dec 18, 2023 — New regulations regarding private practice registration and clinical practice are planned to take effect in April 2024.
NSCSW members are invited to join our communities of practice. The next virtual meetup is on December 15, 2023.
Oct 26, 2023 — Advocates concerned the creation of a child and youth commission in Nova Scotia appears to be stalled.
Sept 28, 2023 — We prepare to mark the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, by honouring the survivors of the residential school system and other colonial violence.
Sep 11, 2023 — Nova Scotia has the opportunity to lead by example and show that children’s welfare always comes first. No matter what gender they express, what school they attend, or what language they speak there.
Aug 29, 2023 — Legislation has granted social workers in Nova Scotia the ability to write sick notes, as long as they are providing care within their regulated scope of practice.
July 4, 2023 — The complaints committee has imposed interim restrictions to Sherry Boyd’s registration. There are currently no findings against this member.
Jun 22, 2023 — The NSCSW is inviting proposals from qualified web development agencies to improve and enhance the user experience of our website. Proposal deadline August 15, 2023.
22 Jun, 2023 — Read ED/R Alec Stratford’s recap of the NSCSW’s special general meeting in May. Video recording is included.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
