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We’re seeking nominations from our community for CASW and NSCSW awards. Submit a nomination before March 31, 2021.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 13, 2021 KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX, NS)– The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) has launched a new report on the state of mental health and addiction services in Nova Scotia. The report, Repositioning Social Work Practice in Mental Health in Nova Scotia, demonstrates that the current delivery of mental health and addictions care in… Read more »

5 January 2021 — NSCSW has launched a new online campaign at childyouthadvocatens.org calling on Nova Scotians to tweet and email the Liberal leadership candidates demanding that they commit to immediately creating a Child and Youth Advocate Office.

The NSCSW office will be open the morning of December 24, as well as during our regular hours December 29, 30 and 31 to accommodate the last days of the annual renewal. However, we will have limited staff during these days. Call before you visit.

December 9, 2020 — In 2018, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) received two complaints regarding the conduct and practice of its member Eileen Carey, resident of Halifax NS, registration #512.

November 26, 2020 — Nova Scotia’s rent increase cap, stalling evictions, and a new housing commission to seek longer-term affordable housing solutions are welcome, but we also need solutions upstream.

A step-by-step guide to completing the registration renewal process for 2021, with troubleshooting tips. There are temporary changes to professional development requirements due to the pandemic, and this is the first year that ethics hours are due for some members.

Sept 24, 2020 — As many Nova Scotian fishing communities struggle through conflict and crisis — worsened by the intersections of a pandemic, economic uncertainty, and racism — we encourage our members to approach this work with a trauma-informed lens, to draw on the resources available to you, and to ground your praxis in your professional values and ethics.

Oct 23, 2020 — Special Meeting of Members called to amend by-laws, to allow for electronic voting at future annual or special general meetings.

A college bursary will be awarded to up to four Nova Scotian student members who attending accredited social work programs in the fall of 2020. Bursaries are awarded based on the student’s commitment to professional social work practice.