News

It’s election time! For the first time ever we have contested position on the College’s Council for the Cape Breton Regional Representative. You will receive an email to cast your online vote through your member account May 1st. Voting closes May 10th 4:30 PM AST.  How to cast your vote through your member account:  Access… Read more »

Private Practice Networking Are you a private practitioner? Join your colleagues in private practice and learn how the Private Practice Committee is advocating for change. You’ll engage in an informal discussion with fellow practitioners about the strengths, barriers and possible solutions of private practice. Interested? Meeting time is May 11th at 3:45 PM exact location at… Read more »

Do you play an instrument? Can you sing? Do you have a good sense of humor or do you have a favourite ‘yarn’ you would like to share? Have you ever had the pleasure of attending a ‘kitchen party?’ It’s a magical experience filled with laughter, music and great conversation. You can share your talent &… Read more »

We’re looking for three vendors to join us at the College’s Spring Conference! When: May 11th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Where: Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel, 250 St. Margarets Bay Rd., Halifax, NS Who: Community & diverse groups, local artisans What: Share your message, art, project etc. with Nova Scotia social workers Cost: $50 or… Read more »

We’re excited to invite all members to the 2018 Spring Conference & AGM this May 11-12 at the Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel (250 St Margarets Bay Rd. Halifax, NS). This year’s theme is Innovation in Social Work Practice: A Foundation for Our Future. We have a rich line up of presenters as we spend… Read more »

A recent report on CTV Atlantic, featuring grassroots organizer Laurel Walker, shares the story of a group pushing the health authority’s to revamp our province’s mental health care.  The report indicates that 42% of Nova Scotians have reported that they have dealt with a mental health issue in their lifetime. This is one the highest… Read more »

The Nova Scotia government’s budget (released March 20th) made it clear that they will continue to prioritize fiscal health over community health – a false dichotomy that will have a long-term impact. The government’s decision, to not strengthen family life for vulnerable children and youth through core investments, will significantly impact our province’s child protective… Read more »

We’re only two weeks into National Social Work Month and we’ve had the pleasure of meeting with social workers from Sydney to Yarmouth as part of our Conversation with your College events. We’ve shared our draft five-year Strategic Plan goals to gain on the ground feedback moving forward as we finalize the plan for our Annual General Meeting (May 11-12). The… Read more »