The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers exists to serve and protect Nova Scotians by effectively regulating the profession of social work.

As a member you have the ability to support the NSCSW in building a professional community that embodies the best of social work practice.

Ensuring Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive social work services.

Private practitioners are self-employed RSWs who are licensed to practice independently in one or more areas of specialization.

We establish, maintain, and regulate Standards of Professional Practice to ensure Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive their services.

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Advocating together: Building on hope and collective action

Mar 1, 2023 — Join us and our community partners in mental health advocacy during National Social Work Month.

NSWM: What social work looks like

Mar 1, 2023 — A National Social Work Month message from Alec Stratford, NSCSW Executive Director/Registrar

National Social Work Month 2023

Mar 1, 2023 — This year’s National Social Work Month celebrations recognize how social workers support people in navigating complex systems. We are uniquely positioned to identify and address systemic gaps, provide key services and programs, and connect communities to what they need, all while applying our skills to build a more just world.

Social workers for social justice: Integrating advocacy into our practice

Mar 27, 2023 — NSCSW members are invited to explore strategies for integrating advocacy within social work practice.

Social workers for social justice: Integrating advocacy into our practice

Mar 23, 2023 — NSCSW members are invited to explore strategies for integrating advocacy within social work practice.

Social workers for social justice: Integrating advocacy into our practice

Mar 21, 2023 — NSCSW members are invited to explore strategies for integrating advocacy within social work practice.

Social workers for social justice: Integrating advocacy into our practice

Mar 17, 2023 — NSCSW members are invited to explore strategies for integrating advocacy within social work practice.

Advocacy Day 2023

Mar 24, 2023 — It’s National Social Work Month! Please join the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers for our second Advocacy Day conference.

Social workers for social justice: Integrating advocacy into our practice

Mar 8, 2023 — NSCSW members are invited to explore strategies for integrating advocacy within social work practice.

Social workers for social justice: Integrating advocacy into our practice

Feb 27, 2023 — NSCSW members are invited to explore strategies for integrating advocacy within social work practice.

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