New Brunswick Association of Social Workers

New Brunswick Association of Social Workers If you prefer French content, follow our French page https://www.facebook.com/ATTSNB/ The NBASW head office is located in Fredericton.

The NBASW was established in 1965 as voluntary association and in 1988 we became a regulatory body through a private member’s bill. There are currently over 2,100+ members registered with the NBASW. Our Vision
The NBASW envisions a professional organization that reflects the values of social work, provides ethical leadership and instills public confidence. Our Mission
The NBASW is an association t

hat protects the public and promotes excellence in social work practice. Our Values
The NBASW Code of Ethics (2007) identifies these core values:
• Respect for the inherent dignity and worth of persons and the pursuit of social justice
• Integrity in professional practice
• Confidentiality in profession practice
• Competence in professional practice
• Diversity

06/09/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month. This month invites all settlers to reflect, learn, and engage with the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island.

As social workers, our responsibility to truth and reconciliation calls us to continually deepen our knowledge, challenge colonial systems, and advocate for meaningful change.

Looking to start or continue your learning journey?

Visit CASW's Reconciliation Hub for resources including webinars, statements, and publications that center Indigenous voices and advance reconciliation

06/05/2026
06/05/2026
Representing NBASW at the CASW Annual Federation Meetings and on Parliament Hill to advance national advocacy efforts th...
06/05/2026

Representing NBASW at the CASW Annual Federation Meetings and on Parliament Hill to advance national advocacy efforts this week were NBASW President Carole Gallant, CASW Director for NBASW Géraldine Poirier Baiani, and NBASW Executive Director Miguel LeBlanc.

Read more about CASW’s advocacy initiatives ⬇️

On June 2, CASW was on Parliament Hill — bringing the voice of social workers directly to the people making decisions that shape the lives of the most vulnerable Canadians. Hill Day is CASW's opportunity to make sure that experience is heard where it matters most.

CASW is advocating for:

- The repeal of harmful changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) — cuts that are placing lives at risk and forcing health professionals into conflict with their ethical obligations
- The inclusion of social workers on the expanded list of practitioners who can verify disability for the Disability Tax Credit application — a gap that continues to limit access for the people who need it most
- Recognition of social workers as public safety personnel — because the work social workers do in crisis response, trauma support, and community safety deserves the same acknowledgment and protections afforded to other public safety workers

CASW is proud to stand alongside social workers and the communities they serve in pushing for a more just and equitable Canada.

Read more about CASW's advocacy work: https://buff.ly/cFxwY1s

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Le 2 juin, l’ACTS s’est rendue sur la Colline du Parlement afin de faire entendre la voix des travailleurs sociaux directement auprès des décideurs qui façonnent la vie des Canadiens les plus vulnérables.

Les travailleurs sociaux sont en première ligne jour après jour. Présents dans les hôpitaux, les refuges, les écoles et les communautés, ils sont les témoins directs des répercussions des politiques débattues dans ces salles. La Journée de la Colline est l’occasion pour l’ACTS de s’assurer que cette expérience soit entendue là où cela compte le plus.

L'ACTS milite pour :

- L'abrogation des modifications néfastes apportées au Programme fédéral de santé intérimaire (PFSI) — des coupes budgétaires qui mettent des vies en danger et obligent les professionnels de la santé à enfreindre leurs obligations éthiques
- L’inclusion des travailleurs sociaux dans la liste élargie des praticiens habilités à attester d’un handicap pour la demande de crédit d’impôt pour personnes handicapées — une lacune qui continue de limitier l’accès aux personnes qui en ont le plus besoin
- La reconnaissance des travailleurs sociaux en tant que personnel de sécurité publique — car le travail qu’ils accomplissent en matière d’intervention en situation de crise, de soutien aux victimes de traumatismes et de sécurité communautaire mérite la même reconnaissance et les mêmes protections que celles accordées aux autres travailleurs de la sécurité publique
L'ACTS est fière de se tenir aux côtés des travailleurs sociaux et des communautés qu'ils servent pour promouvoir un Canada plus juste et plus équitable.

Pour en savoir plus sur le travail de défense des intérêts de l'ACTS : https://buff.ly/cFxwY1s

NBASW responds to the Seniors Advocate Report📢NBASW seeks to meet with the New Brunswick Seniors Advocate and the Minist...
06/04/2026

NBASW responds to the Seniors Advocate Report📢

NBASW seeks to meet with the New Brunswick Seniors Advocate and the Minister of Seniors to discuss ways to achieve meaningful outcomes for New Brunswick’s aging population by involving social workers as a key part of the solution.

Read the full statement:

06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month! June is a time for celebration and reflection as social workers across Canada honour the strength, joy, and resilience of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Social workers have a responsibility to protect q***r and trans lives and to advocate for inclusive, affirming care. As we celebrate the right to live and love openly, CASW encourages social workers to:

- Learn more about 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences
- Advocate for safety and equitable policies
- Build meaningful relationships with q***r and trans communities
- Commit to providing care that is inclusive, empowering, and affirming

NBASW responds to the CYA Report📢NBASW seeks to meet with the New Brunswick Child and Youth Advocate and the Minister of...
05/26/2026

NBASW responds to the CYA Report📢

NBASW seeks to meet with the New Brunswick Child and Youth Advocate and the Minister of Social Development to discuss ways to improve social service delivery for vulnerable youth in New Brunswick by involving social workers as a key part of the solution.

Read the full statement:

NBASW is proud to have participated in the Symposium on research related to intimate partner violence.NBASW representati...
05/25/2026

NBASW is proud to have participated in the Symposium on research related to intimate partner violence.

NBASW representatives included public representative Norma Dubé, consultant Mélissa Frenette, and social work student Claire Bentley.

Thank you to the organizers for these discussions focused on the prevention of intimate partner violence.

NBASW Executive Director Miguel LeBlanc and UNB Saint John Field Practicum Student Claire Bentley had the opportunity to...
05/21/2026

NBASW Executive Director Miguel LeBlanc and UNB Saint John Field Practicum Student Claire Bentley had the opportunity to connect with Minister Miles last week at the Legislative Assembly.

It was great to meet you during our visit to the legislature, Minister Miles. Your continued support for the social work profession and for the individuals and communities it serves is greatly appreciated and deeply acknowledged.

We would like to give a warm welcome to our new student, Claire Bentley!Claire is a third-year Bachelor of Social Work s...
05/19/2026

We would like to give a warm welcome to our new student, Claire Bentley!

Claire is a third-year Bachelor of Social Work student at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John. She has a passion for social justice and policy work.

Over the next few months, she will be working on various projects that support the Foreign Qualification Credential and Social Work Technician Substantial Equivalency Programs, as well as the development of the new Code of Ethics.

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403 Regent Street Suite 100
Fredericton, NB
E3B3X6

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18774955595

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