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The NLCSW continues to monitor the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  NLCSW's dedicated COVID-19 resources pages continue to be updated as needed.  

COVID-19 and Social Work Practice

COVID-19: Information for the Public

In marking this important day, NLCSW has developed a list of resources that promote the importance of ongoing reflection and learning as well as culturally competent social work practice and service delivery. Access the full list of resources by clicking here.

The July 2021 edition of Connecting Voices is available online for your reading enjoyment. The latest edition is filled with articles that highlight the knowledge and creativity of social workers in our province.

Work is underway to develop a 10-year Health Accord for the province. The task force leading this work is co-chaired by Sister Elizabeth Davis and Dr. Patrick Parfrey. NLCSW believes that health care reform must incorporate the social determinants of health which is outlined in our Social Determinants of Health Policy Framework.

In October 2020, the Premiers Economic Recovery Team (PERT) was tasked with reviewing government expenditures, the province’s fiscal capacity, how services are delivered, and exploring possible growth sectors. As part of PERT’s consultation process, NLCSW was pleased to provide both an online submission and virtual presentation. Grounded in our Social Determinants of Health Policy Framework, NLCSW’s recommendations focused on:

NLCSW's latest annual report titled New Name, Same Commitment to Excellence details the many activities, accomplishments and milestones that occurred over the course of our 2020-21 fiscal year, most notably our name change from association to college.  Read the full report at Who We Are | NLCSW. 

To stay up to date on information relevant to social work practice, please visit our COVID-19 resource page as well as the CASW website regularly.  Information continues to be updated in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

Don't miss out on the next round of available funding.  The next application deadline for the NLCSW Professional Development Fund is March 16, 2021.  Additional details including funding criteria and application form are available under the funding submenu.  

NLCSW's Social Determinants of Health Policy Framework was recently updated.  The full document can be accessed by clicking here.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the CASW Distinguished Service Award for NL and the NLCSW Pride in the Profession Award.  Detailed information, including nomination deadlines, is available at https://nlcsw.ca/about-us/awards.