The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers exists to serve and protect Nova Scotians by effectively regulating the profession of social work.

As a member you have the ability to support the NSCSW in building a professional community that embodies the best of social work practice.

Ensuring Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive social work services.

We establish, maintain, and regulate Standards of Professional Practice to ensure Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive their services.

Stay up to date on the latest news and events happening with NSCSW.

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Member Feedback: Professional Development Program (noon session)

May 30, 2025 — NSCSW members are invited to provide feedback on the College’s Professional Development program, activities, and standards.

Queering social work: 2SLGBTQIA+ community of practice (closed space)

May 29, 2025 — A closed space for 2SLGBTQIA+ social workers to discuss ethics, practice issues, and build connections for safe(r) social work practice.

Member Feedback: Professional Development Program (evening session)

May 26, 2025 — NSCSW members are invited to provide feedback on the College’s Professional Development program, activities, and standards.

2025 Annual General Meeting

May 24, 2025 — The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers is holding a virtual public meeting to present its annual report.NSCSW leadership will report on the business of the College in 2024, with a review of financial statements and adoption of the 2026 budget.

Lunch & learn: Ethical marketing for clinical specialists

May 23, 2025 — Ethical business development practices for social work entrepreneurs, grounded in our Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.

Culture & community practice: closed group for Black & African social workers

May 22, 2025 — A community of practice for Black & African Nova Scotian social workers to talk ethics & practice issues, and build connections for safe(r) social work.

Annual conference: Building connections & activating hope

May 2, 2025 — For our conference this year, we are trying something a little bit different, and inviting our members to a free virtual mini-conference focused on building relational connections.

Lunch & learn: Active hope, Environmental racism (part 4)

Dr Ingrid Waldron brings her knowledge of environmental racism to this ongoing series on integrating climate justice into ethical social work praxis.

Cultivating our wellness

Submit your nomination for NSCSW Council

Help shape the profession’s future in our province as part of the NSCSW Council! We’re now accepting nominations for several College Council positions. Submit your nomination no later than Friday April 25 at 4:30 PM ADT.

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