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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.

Nov 5, 2025 — Beth Toomey, MSW, RSW-Clinical Specialist, reflects on her experience volunteering with Healing for Gaza, and learning to practice clinical social work for Palestinians who have been displaced by the war.

Dec 5, 2025 — Closed space for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous social workers to discuss ethics, practice issues, & build connections for safer social work practice.

Nov 4, 2025 — The NSCSW is inviting members to apply to join the Circle of Learning cohort. In 2026 this pilot project will test a new approach to professional development that incorporates self-assessment, peer consultation, and a holistic reflection process.

Dec 4, 2025 — Moving away from the biomedical paradigm, to a non-pathologizing paradigm that is truly anti-oppressive and trauma-informed.

Dec 3, 2025 — Social workers in Nova Scotia are invited to join your colleagues from across the province to connect, network, organize & share resources.

Dec 1, 2025 — Missed our in-person roadshow workshops this fall? Join NSCSW online learn more about our newly revised Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.