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The NSCSW is inviting all stakeholders to join us for a child welfare symposium on June 15, 2019 to explore alternative policy and program options to in order to advocate for change to this crucial system.

Social workers are consistently faced with ethical dilemmas in practice. This train-the-trainer session is a small-group discussion on ethics and the struggles that social work practitioners are experiencing.

This session is an opportunity to improve collaboration between social workers in mental health services and private practice, and social workers in child protection. Front-line child protection workers will increase their understanding of common mental health issues, and counselling practitioners will gain insight into child protection practices, proirities, systems and challenges. Workshop participants will explore… Read more »

Connecting Nova Scotia social workers with their colleagues, and with the people they have the honour to work with, learn from, and walk alongside.

MEDIA RELEASEWednesday, March 27, 2019 Budget balances the books by increasing social debt, leaves behind vulnerable children and youth in Nova Scotia KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX, NS) – On Tuesday, Nova Scotia tabled another balanced budget, designed to keep taxes competitive and social expenditures low, with the goal of “building a strong foundation.” What this means for Nova Scotians… Read more »

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Ethics 101 is available to all social workers who have not attended this event before.

Friday, 3 May 2019 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Ethics 101 is available to all social workers who have not attended this event before.

The workshop will explore concepts of professional resistance and tools and practices to utilize a social justice anti-oppressive lens with large systems.

Happy National Social Work Month to all! This year’s theme is “Real People, Real Impact.” Social workers make a real difference in the lives of people, families and communities across the country. This month marks an opportunity to reflect in the tremendous impact that social workers have on the lives of Nova Scotians on a regular basis…. Read more »

This workshop will explore how social workers are impacted by trauma, and how to mitigate the effects of working in trauma exposed environments.