This week the Nova Scotia branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released a new report about child and family poverty in our province. Nova Scotia has reduced child poverty less than 1% from 1989 levels. If we are to alleviate the stress that poverty puts on our well-being, our economy and our political system, we must collectively shift our ideology regarding the market and the role of government.
We’re delighted to announce that we now provide optional mentorship training for members of the College who are interested in becoming candidacy mentors.
This article by Lynn Brogan was originally published by Star Halifax as an op-ed on September 11, 2019
We are partnering with a group of researchers based at Dalhousie University for a mental health research project. The purpose of this study is to compile a mental health advocacy paper for NSCSW. Dalhousie is conducting a community consultation through an opinion survey and interviews with individual mental health stakeholders on barriers and access to… Read more »
A central pillar in our new five-year strategic plan is to develop the College as a centre for social work resources and professional development opportunities. Our goal is to support members throughout their career by developing high-quality professional development opportunities relevant to social work practice that are current, well informed and well designed to be delivered… Read more »
On behalf of Council and all of the staff at NSCSW I want to thank all of the members who came out on one of the only sunny days we have seen in the last month to our annual general meeting. The agenda was full, the discussion was rich and we are so proud to have so many engaged and dedicated… Read more »
MEDIA RELEASEWednesday, March 27, 2019 Budget balances the books by increasing social debt, leaves behind vulnerable children and youth in Nova Scotia KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX, NS) – On Tuesday, Nova Scotia tabled another balanced budget, designed to keep taxes competitive and social expenditures low, with the goal of “building a strong foundation.” What this means for Nova Scotians… Read more »
The Candidacy Mentorship Program needs your help! The College’s Candidacy Mentorship Program is seeking new mentors for our social work candidates. As a mentor, you will support candidates to better understand social work philosophy, become more self-aware, and refine their knowledge and skills. The role of a Candidacy Mentor is highly valued. Candidacy mentors are an important… Read more »
The purpose of this project is to develop an advocacy paper to articulate the core values and principles that should frame and drive policy decisions to foster greater well-being and mental wellness. We want to create a critical discourse on the political, economic and social issues that impact the mental wellness of Nova Scotians. We… Read more »
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
