June 18, 2026 — As International Pride Month kicks off a season of Pride celebrations across the region, NSCSW calls on social workers to advocate for and promote social justice and joy for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and social workers.
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 18, 2026 — National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 aren’t just dates to acknowledge. They’re an invitation to truly engage, to learn, to reflect, and to create new meaning and new approaches to the work we do.
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.
Jul 6, 2026 — Connect with other SW and explore the complex subject of self-care and prevention of burnout, secondary stress & vicarious trauma.
Jun 4, 2026 — A group of health care social workers honour their recently retired colleague, Wendy Roberts, in Connection Magazine.
Jun 25, 2026 — Learn about the ways neurobiology and trauma relates to working with service users impacted by GBV/IPV.
Jun 22, 2026 — NSCSW members are invited to share feedback & insights related to upcoming regulatory changes in Nova Scotia
Jun 19, 2026 — Social workers in Nova Scotia are invited to join your colleagues from across the province to connect, network, organize & share resources.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
