New Brunswick Association of Social Workers
403 Regent Street Suite 100 E3B3X6 Fredericton, NB, Canada

Don’t miss the Lunch & Learn on May 21st! During this 1-hour webinar, get to know NB Champions & become involved! In this webinar, we hope that participants will: Learn and understand what NB Champions is all about, including the history and the mandate... Better understand Child and Youth rights Learn what NB Champions is working on and its upcoming projects Leave with a few ideas on how to get involved, collaborate and join! Follow the link to register.

https://www2.gnb.ca//en/news/news_release.2021.04.0334.html

Please note, this webinar is offered in French:

Please note the information provided is in French:

Only five days until the beginning of #BeyondNeglect. Join us on April 21, 22 & 23 for a series of thoughtful, action-oriented discussions open to the public & free to register. Prepare yourself by reading our co-authored briefing papers & register here: cwlc.ca/beyond-neglect.

Don’t forget: Members have until Midnight tonight (December 16th) to fill out our annual Members’ Survey for a chance to win a reimbursement of their 2020-2021 dues! An email was sent last week to all members with a link to the survey.

Today we recognize and celebrate #HumanRightsDay for what the Universal Declaration of Human Rights represents.

Congratulations Karine! Karine Levesque is the proud new secretary of the ASWB’s (Association of Social Work Boards) Board of Directors! She is a member of the NBASW, serves as Edmonton Grand-Falls’ Chapter Director, and is on the promotion of the profession committee. We want to thank you for your ongoing contribution to the social work profession and to congratulate you on this new role.

In addition to the call and text access lines, you can email Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights or visit their website at https://www.actioncanadashr.org/.

Social work professionals: Have you worked with victims or perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV) while fulfilling your job duties? A University of New Brunswick student is searching for feedback from people with experience like yours to provide answers to a 15-minute survey, in hopes to learn about the integration of risk assessment and management by IPV professionals. Participants will be entered in a prize draw. For more information and to participate, click below:

Remember to consider your state of well-being and determine if you need to practice #SelfCare

Do you know how you could intervene when you fear that your friend may be experiencing domestic, intimate partner or family violence? The Fergusson Foundation o...ffers you a list of practical tips and personal strategies in helping you be an active support to a friend in crisis. Note: It is important to remember to only engage within the realm of your own personal safety. DO NOT put your own safety at risk. Listen to and believe them when they tell you. Too often victims are not believed when they disclose their abuse. Si vous craignez qu’une connaissance ne soit victime de violence familiale ou de violence entre partenaires, sauriez-vous quoi faire? La Fondation Fergusson vous offre une liste de conseils pratiques et de stratégies personnelles pour jouer un rôle actif face à un ami en crise. Rappel : il ne faut s’engager que dans le milieu de sa propre sécurité. NE RISQUEZ PAS votre propre sécurité. Écoutez et croyez ce qu’ils vous disent. Trop souvent, on ne croit pas les victimes lorsqu’elles parlent de la situation de violence qu’elles vivent. Come back next week to for more practical tips on how you can help a friend in crisis. Revenez la semaine prochaine pour d’autres conseils pratiques sur la façon pour vous d’aider un ami en crise.

This counsellor is helping more 2SLGBTQ+ people become therapists and social workers #socialwork

On Remembrance Day, the NBASW would like to pay special tribute to the men and women who serve and have served. #LestWeForget

Taking precautions during uncertain times is a step on the safe side. If you’re looking for personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety supplies such as masks, hand sanitizer, safety barriers, and more, the Canadian Association of Social Workers may have the products you’re looking for.

Applications are open until November 30th for the Crime Prevention Grant. As put by the Department of Social Justice, The objective of this grant is to promote evidence-based prevention and intervention initiatives at the provincial, municipal and local levels that lead to a reduction of gun and gang violence, and related issues. The goal is to develop and/or implement prevention and intervention programs, or other initiatives that address existing, emerging and underlying issues that can lead to gun and gang violence. To get more information & apply, follow the link below:

In September, the NBASW had welcomed two student interns. These two may seem like familiar faces as they have previously held internships with the Association. Lisa is a Post-Degree Bachelor of Social Work student at St. Thomas University. She is currently furthering her research on Masters of Social Work programs to continue the work of operationalizing the new Advanced Practice Registered Social Work category of registration. Lisa has previously developed and will be imple...menting member feedback to the Standards Regarding Telehealth Services, the Use of Technology, and Social Work Practice. Valarie is completing a policy internship with the NBASW for her final placement at St-Thomas University. She is reviewing legislation and different policies for the province of New Brunswick, as well as across the country to compare, contrast, and recommend. She is also reviewing and making recommendations to existing guidelines to ensure their accuracy and up-to-datedness to promote excellence in the profession. Keep up the great work ladies!

Dear Members, Join us tomorrow September 30th for a FREE WEBINAR from 12PM to 1PM. This personal preparedness workshop will teach you what to do and where to go in case of a house fire, a flood or a hurricane. ... The meeting link, ID, & password are in September 22nd‘ email sent to you from the NBASW. If you’d like to join the French webinar, tune in October 1st from 12PM to 1PM. See you tomorrow!

The NBASW is proud to announce its newly adopted Guidelines regarding social work and the use of Naloxone! For more information, please see the below news release and click on the following link to read the full Guidelines document: https://tinyurl.com/y2opa4at

Calling for social workers’ input! A team of international researchers is coming together to study the models of social work and curriculum development for global social work. As they aim to understand the context of globalization and how unique cultures shape the models of social work practice in different parts of the world, a survey has been crafted to obtain social worker’s perspectives and insights. You can complete the survey until September 30th & follow the following link to do so:

Dear Members, We are very excited about Saturday’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)! We will be sending out all the details tomorrow, so be sure to check your email, giving you everything you’ll need to participate! We hope you will be able to join us to vote on motions, accumulate CPE hours, and be a part of our first ever virtual AGM!

Since 1967, we annually recognize New Brunswick’s Human Rights Day, on September 15th. Prohibiting 16 different kinds of discrimination such as race, age & gender identity or expression, the act applies in many settings. In honor of today, we invite you to read through the act, which you can find by clicking the link below:

The New Brunswick Department of Health (DH) invites registered and certified social workers, or persons working in the field of social work to fill out the following Comprehensive Health Human Resources survey (HHR). This survey is intended to analyze the supply and demand of the healthcare workplan, and plan for any anticipated HHR Challenges for the coming years ahead. If you would like to provide your input on the matter, the survey only takes about 10-15 minutes to comp...lete, and is open to participants until this September 22nd! Simply click below to participate:

The CASW has announced the new Scope of Practice for the social work profession! The Scope of Practice statement, which you can find by clicking the link below, gives a description of social work itself, and the adjacent appendix elaborates on social workers’ roles and responsibilities within the social work scope of practice. If you are a member of the Association or a non-member looking to learn more about social work, we encourage you to read this.

The Association's priorities for the upcoming provincial election have been released. Please see the below News Release, and to review the Provincial Election document, please visit: https://www.nbasw-atsnb.ca//Provincial-Election-Document-E

The General Division of the Social Security Tribunal of Canada is recruiting full-time and part-time positions for its Income Security & Employment Insurance sections! Visit the Governor in Council Appointment’s website to get more information on the positions, the application process, and If you want to apply, make sure to do so electronically before by September 18th, 2020.

Do you know of not-for-profit organizations, individuals, group of volunteers, social enterprises or businesses that are making a difference in their community? The call for nominations for Canada’s Volunteer Awards is open and will be until September 30, 2020! You can submit nominations or play a role in the selection process, simply click below for all the details: https://tinyurl.com/yxn9o699

Respectful Workplace Week Webinar Series: The Evolving Workplace! Please note some webinars are presented in French and some are presented in English, and simultaneous interpretation is available.

If you are wondering how benefits of professional & commercial liability insurance programs can apply to you as a member, take a look at the CASW’s & BMS group information pages below to learn more.

Ahead of tomorrow, August 15th, we would like to wish a Happy National Acadian Day to all!