A model for mentorship, a model for change A message from NSCSW Council President It is my great honour to serve as the President of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. I do so knowing that the role of the College is to both protect the public and enhance the credibility, skills, and political engagement of social workers in the province. This is no small task; it is in fact many interconnected tasks
of those tasks. And of course, our Executive Director Registrar and his team of dedicated staff are at the forefront of the successes and challenges our college has had these past twelve months.
that take many forms, as can be seen from our strategic plan.
Summit where over two hundred individuals gathered for a full day of discussions and planning around the struggles faced by those with disabilities in this province. The attendees were comprised of a mix of politicians, professionals, government employees, family members, and those who struggle to live independently in their communities.
I am proud of the progress we have made this past year on several fronts. I point towards the work of our many volunteers sitting on committees of council, the council itself, the board of examiners, and particularly the complaints committee for the great amounts of commitment and energy they put into each
I recently participated in the Supported Housing
I was there as a service provider, but my role as president was identified by several of those in the room. They knew of the college from some of the articles that have appeared in the news and on social media. They identified social workers as key allies in forging a path forward for their loved ones and clients. Social workers were acknowledged as skilled professionals,
