News & Events

Nov 6, 2025 — The theme for next year’s conference is “Navigating complexity together.” We’re inviting our social work community to submit proposals for conference sessions.

Nov 5, 2025 — Beth Toomey, MSW, RSW-Clinical Specialist, reflects on her experience volunteering with Healing for Gaza, and learning to practice clinical social work for Palestinians who have been displaced by the war.

Nov 4, 2025 — The NSCSW is inviting members to apply to join the Circle of Learning cohort. In 2026 this pilot project will test a new approach to professional development that incorporates self-assessment, peer consultation, and a holistic reflection process.

Dec 4, 2025 — Moving away from the biomedical paradigm, to a non-pathologizing paradigm that is truly anti-oppressive and trauma-informed.

To enhance the professional standards of social work, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) has adopted the Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network’s Standards for Good Regulation as its measure of performance. Standard Ten requires that the regulator encourages quality of practice through continuing competence requirements to support registrants in meeting standards of… Read more »

Nov 28, 2025 — A closed space for 2SLGBTQIA+ social workers to discuss ethics, practice issues, and build connections for safe(r) social work practice.

Nov 26, 2025 — A closed, interactive session focused on clinical supervision’s role in fostering bravery, authenticity & professional growth.

Nov 26, 2025 — Closed space for Black & African Nova Scotian social workers to talk ethics & practice issues, and build connections for safe(r) social work.

Nov 24, 2025 — An opportunity for social workers to gather in person to collectively learn about GBV/IPV, and to strategize ways to address, prevent, and advocate against it.

Nov 21, 2025 — Join NSCSW in Halifax to network with other NS social workers & learn more about our newly revised Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.