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Oct 24, 2024 — Social workers in Nova Scotia are invited to join your colleagues from across the province to connect, network, organize & share resources.

Oct 15, 2024 — Explore strategies to sustain motivation, energy and engagement over the years and decades that make up a career in social work.

Sept 12, 2024 — The NSCSW is releasing a report on a thematic analysis of complaints processed over a period of three years (2020-2022) which sheds light on pressing issues that all practicing social workers in Nova Scotia should consider.

Oct 9, 2024 — Mi’kmaw Elders and service providers join us for the fourth panel discussion in the NSCSW’s 2024 collaborative care series.

Oct 2, 2024 — NSCSW members are invited to participate in the process of updating the foundational documents that guide our profession in Nova Scotia.

Sep 17, 2024 — Collaboration, conversation & connection over lunch. The collaborative care series offers interdisciplinary professional development and networking opportunities to support allied health professionals in co-creating better outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

August 15, 2024 — Meet Tyler Colbourne, the NSCSW’s new Professional Development Consultant

August 15, 2024 — In 2023, the College conducted its first quality assurance check on 2022 professional development entries, marking a milestone in its ongoing commitment to safe(r) practice.

On January 7, 2022, Bill C-4 became law across Canada and conversion “therapy” became illegal. The criminalization of this practice was adopted unanimously by MPs, in support of a motion that was presented by Conservative MP Rob Moore in 2022. Years later, significant education is still needed to ensure understanding of these practices and their effects, and… Read more »

Sep 13, 2024 — Join Adam Power, RSW, for a social worker’s introduction to human resources and business practices.