Child, Youth and Family Services
Health and Community Services
March 1, 2016
Working Together to Support Residents
Provincial Government Recognizes National Social Work Month
National Social Work Month, which is observed during the month of March each year, celebrates the significant impact social workers have in communities across the country. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Government is recognizing over 1,500 registered social workers currently practicing throughout the province.
“Today marks the beginning of National Social Work Month, and I would like to sincerely thank social workers in our province for their ongoing commitment and dedication. Each and every day, they make a positive difference in the lives of children, families and seniors.”
- The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Child, Youth and Family Services
The theme for National Social Work Month 2016 is Social Work: A Profession of Choice. This theme highlights the diversity of the social work profession, as well as the valuable role social workers play in society.
“I am so pleased to recognize the importance of social workers. I appreciate their ongoing work to support the health and social well-being of the population.”
- The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Health and Community Services
Registered social workers practise in a diverse range of settings in all regions of the province including healthcare, senior care, foster care, adult and youth corrections, child protection, adoptions, child care, addictions, mental health, community-based centres, government departments and universities, along with private practices and consulting services.
During the month of March, the province’s social workers will have the opportunity to participate in various networking and professional development sessions that help to promote and celebrate the profession of social work.
QUICK FACTS
- National Social Work Month is observed annually in March.
- The theme this year is Social Work: A Profession of Choice.
- There are over 1,500 registered social workers employed in a diverse range of practice settings in all regions of the province.
- The social work profession is committed to improving the health, safety and social well-being of individuals, couples, families, groups and communities through direct service delivery, health promotion and equitable social programs.
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Media contacts:
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Melony O’Neill Director of Communications Department of Child, Youth and Family Services 709-729-5148, 689-0928 moneill@gov.nl.ca |
Tina Williams Director of Communications Department of Health and Community Services 709-729-1377, 728-2837 tinawilliams@gov.nl.ca |
2016 03 01 1:45 p.m.