News

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.

Student bursaries will be awarded to several NSCSW members who attending accredited social work programs in the fall of 2024. College bursaries are awarded based on the student’s commitment to professional social work practice.

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.

August 1, 2024 — A hopeful farewell from our Professional Practice and Advocacy Consultant, Naj Siritsky, who is leaving the NSCSW staff team later this month.