Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

09/04/2026

Our office is closed on Monday for Labour Day. We'll be available again on Tuesday September 8.

08/02/2026

Today is Emancipation Day. 🕊️

It marks the abolition of slavery across the British Empire in 1834. But it's also a call to action. Anti-Black racism didn't end with abolition; it lives in the systems social workers work within every day, from child welfare to health care, housing, and justice.

For social workers, confronting it isn't separate from our practice. It is our practice. The CASW Code of Ethics calls on us to pursue social justice and challenge oppression, and Emancipation Day is a reminder that work is far from finished.

CASW honours the contributions of Black Canadians by advocating for policies that dismantle systemic inequities, supporting Black-led movements and organizations, and committing to meaningful action toward racial justice in our communities.

06/09/2026

: our roadshow to discuss the Regulated Health Professions Act in person with social workers across the province was going to visit in Bridgewater and Yarmouth this week, but we've elected to cancel these two events due to low enrolment. However, we will be offering a virtual version on June 26 (https://eventbrite.ca/e/1990018852959). This free virtual event will also be recorded for the benefit of NSCSW members who aren't able to join live. We apologize for the short notice and hope you are able to join us online.

NSCSW members are invited to share feedback & insights related to upcoming regulatory changes in Nova Scotia

06/05/2026

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

06/02/2026

Our team is growing! We are hiring for two new roles:

1) Project Lead, Legal Needs Assessment (33 hrs/week): Lead a community-based legal needs assessment to better understand the legal needs of migrant workers and the barriers they face in accessing legal information, services, and justice.

2) English Language Program Coordinator (15 hrs/week): Deliver our English for Migrant Workers Pilot Program, creating meaningful learning opportunities that support connection, confidence, and access to rights.

Both positions offer the opportunity to contribute to strengthening migrant worker rights and community supports in Nova Scotia.

Apply by: June 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM AT

Learn more by visiting www.migrantjusticens.ca/opportunities

05/30/2026

The NSCSW AGM is live Saturday morning.

At the AGM on Saturday May 30, 2026, NSCSW leadership will report o...

05/28/2026

05/25/2026

The Annual NSCSW Awards Gala was held in Halifax on May 14, 2026. Our annual awards program recognizes excellence and dedication in our field, uplifting essential work across Nova Scotia that is often unseen.

* Freda Vickery Award: Kate Wright, RSW
* Diane Kays Memorial Award: Charnell Brooks, RSW (Clinical Specialist)
* David William Connors Memorial Award: Megan Power, RSW
* Ronald Stratford Memorial Award: Seana Jewer
* CASW Distinguished Service Award: Winnie Grant, RSW (Clinical Specialist)

The Annual NSCSW Award Gala was held in Halifax on May 14, 2025. Our annual awards program recognizes excellence and dedication in the field of social work, ...

05/21/2026

Update: The server that hosts nscsw.org was compromised earlier this week. It's been cleaned up (thank you developers!) but some browsers were still labelling our domain as unsafe until early Friday morning. All appears resolved, but if you are still seeing warnings please leave a comment with the browser you're using so we can have the dev team look into it further.

Fortunately, our registry portal is on a separate secure server which was unaffected. You can always visit https://nscsw.ca.thentiacloud.net/webs/nscsw to verify the registration of a social worker in Nova Scota, apply for registration in our province, or update your own profile if you are already our registrant.

Verifying the registration of a Registered Social Worker or Social Worker Candidate in Nova Scotia has never been easier. Please visit our online public registry to get started.

05/15/2026

The NSCSW office is closed on Monday for the long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday May 19.