Category: News

Oct 24, 2022 — A message of solidarity with the social work educators and support staff striking at Dalhousie University.

Help shape the profession’s future in our province as part of the NSCSW Council! We’re now accepting nominations for six College Council positions. Submit your nomination no later than Monday, April 19 at 4:30 PM ADT.

Oct 19, 2022 — On the International Day for the Eradication of Policy, NSACCW launched a new campaign calling on professionals to stand united and demand specific government actions to eradicate poverty.

Issued: October 3, 2022 Leanne (Dawn) Archambault On December 20, 2021, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court issued a Permanent Injunction Order restraining and enjoining Ms. Archambault from, among other things: taking, assuming, or using the titles of social worker and Registered Social Worker, or making use of any abbreviation of such titles, or any name,… Read more »

A step-by-step guide to completing the registration renewal process for 2023, with troubleshooting tips. Professional development requirements for Nova Scotian social workers have changed.

September 18, 2022 — Many Indigenous leaders and advocates have called for the occasion of the Queen’s funeral to be a national day of reflection on the consequences of colonization. May this day inspire us to work toward a decolonized future.

Student bursaries will be awarded to several NSCSW members who attending accredited social work programs in the fall of 2022. College bursaries are awarded based on the student’s commitment to professional social work practice.

July 4, 2022 — The purpose of this project is to complete a comprehensive evaluation of the NSCSW’s 5 year strategic plan and use this insight as benchmark to generate a renewed strategic vision. Bids should by submitted no later than August 19.

Recognize the contributions of your amazing colleagues! Submit award nominations before August 31, 2022

June 16, 2022 — The College’s Council is looking for a member to appoint to the Board of Examiners. The Board of Examiners (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.