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A step-by-step guide to completing the registration renewal process for 2026, with troubleshooting tips. Remember that you’ll need to make time to review the new code and standards!

Jan 26, 2026 — The NSCSW revoked the registration of Sherri Boyd (aka Sherri Lynn Boyd & Sherri Lynn Ashcroft Boyd) following a hearing held on October 27, 2025.

We encourage our members to review decision information, to gain insight into the reasons for decisions and the College’s discipline process. It is important for all social workers in Nova Scotia to understand the College’s role in ensuring that Nova Scotians can rely on professional, ethical social work practice. Please note that this decision summary describes sexual misconduct and harm to a minor.

Jan 15, 2026 — Please join us in congratulating the NSCSW members who were selected to receive our student bursaries last year!

Dec 10, 2025 — Kristina Fifield, RSW, invites social workers to join her in reflection and action for the 16 Days of Activism for Gender-Based Violence.

Nov 25, 2025 — In advance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, social workers, survivors, and government representatives gathered in downtown Halifax on November 24, 2025, for a pivotal conference that underscored social work’s critical responsibility in dismantling the normalization of gender-based and intimate partner violence, and championed the empowerment of survivors.

We will be closed on the afternoon of December 12 for a staff event. On December 24 the NSCSW office will close at noon, and then reopen on January 2. We encourage members who need assistance with annual renewal to contact us well in advance of the January 31 deadline.

Recognize the contributions of your amazing colleagues! Submit award nominations before January 18, 2026.

Dec 10, 2025 — Learn ways to better understand neurodivergence and how to make supportive adaptations in social work practice.

Dec 8, 2025 — Learn more about our evaluation & audit of the professional development program, and get support with completing your activity reports.

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.