Category: News

Student bursaries will be awarded to several NSCSW members who attend accredited social work programs in the fall of 2026. College bursaries are awarded based on the student’s commitment to professional social work practice.

Jun 18, 2026 — NSCSW is inviting members to share their feedback on two new standards that have been proposed to fulfil the RHPA’s requirements for social workers to report sexual misconduct from registrants in regulated health professions. If you have insight to share, please reach out by August 30.

Jun 16, 2026 — The College’s Council is looking for a member in child welfare to appoint to the Board of Examiners (BOE). The BoE currently oversees the application of regulatory policy, approves social work applicants, and makes all decision regarding the complaints and discipline matters brought before the College. The role of the BOE is projected to change in 2027 as part of the RHPA transition.

June 12, 2026 — Social Worker Candidates who started writing their learning agreement before the new Code of Ethics was launched and have not yet submitted it yet have a grace period remaining to submit their draft goals for NSCSW approval. The deadline to submit learning agreements based on the previous code and standards is August 22, 2026. All learning agreements received after that date must align to the new Code.

Apr 23, 2026 — Our spring roadshow offers an opportunity for social workers in Nova Scotia to better understand the regulatory framework under the RHPA, provide feedback and insights related to governance and professional regulation in social work practice, and meet other social workers in person.

April 23, 2026 — NSCSW is exploring the integration of social work into the health care system, a critical area where systemic barriers, patient safety, ethical complexities, and professional challenges converge.

As part of the College’s Safe(r) Social Work Framework, we are committed to advancing fairness and equality. Our efforts are guided by an intersectional lens, ensuring that our advocacy for policy changes addresses the diverse and interconnected factors that impact justice. We collaborate with organizations to champion policies that reduce economic inequality and foster community… Read more »

The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) is undergoing a significant transition as the Social Workers Act is repealed, and the regulation of social work moves under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA). This shift represents a new governance framework for the profession, bringing both challenges and opportunities. Below, we outline what this change means for social workers, the profession, and the public.

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.

March 5, 2026 — NSCSW is seeking an application services administrator. The application deadline is March 20, 2026.