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Nov 20, 2024 — This year we’re joining our community partners in celebrating children and youth as advocates for climate action and protectors of nature for future generations.

A step-by-step guide to completing the registration renewal process for 2025, with troubleshooting tips. Note the changed renewal deadline!

Oct 9, 2024 — Social work’s bio-psycho-social-spiritual philosophy and commitment to equity and social justice directly complements health care. We are excited to be inviting our members to join our Health Committee and help shape the future of social work in health care across Nova Scotia. The deadline for expressions of interest is Oct 31.

October 8, 2024 — We encourage our members to partake in and plan your own professional development activities in your own communities. Reach out to us to request resources and support!

Nov 6, 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.

On September 19, 2024, NSCSW staff member attended Cape Breton’s University Department of Social Work conference, Allies: Working Together on the Path of Change.

September 2024 — We’ve been working for quite some time on adapting the CASW Code of Ethics, Values and Guiding Principles 2024 to the Nova Scotian context for implementation next year; we’d like our members to take a look at the latest drafts and let us know your thoughts

Our Council has added a new section to the NSCSW Governance Policy Manual. In the event that a staff member of NSCSW seeks elected office, it is essential to maintain the non-partisan status of our organization and ensure that our operations remain unaffected.

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.