The New Brunswick Association of Social Workers

Social Work Profession

Social work is a profession concerned with helping and empowering individuals, families, groups and communities to resolve problems that affect their well-being on an individual or collective basis. Social workers help people with individual personal issues, but they are equally responsive to larger problems, such as those arising from poverty, unemployment, racism or other emerging social needs.

The 2nd IFSW
“Social Work: Making a World of Difference” Photo Competition

Be a part of this competition by entering a photo that captures the theme of Social Work: Making a World of Difference.

A panel of Social Workers will shortlist 25 photos which will be exhibited at the I nternational IFSW Conference in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, August 16-19, 2008. There an International Panel will judge the final placings.

To enter send your photo with title and small description (no more than 15 words) t o Veronica Marsman, 74 Forestglen Drive, Timberlea, Nova Scotia, Canada by the 30 June, 2008.

The photo is not to exceed 6inches X 4inches (150mmX100mm). You may submit more than one photograph to the competition, providing it is of a different subject to your previous submissions. Multiple shots of the same subject will not be accepted. Please note that IFSW reserves the right to maintain copyright of the winning picture. The author may use the picture with permission from IFSW.

Please note emailed photographs will not be accepted. Photo Competition rules and conditions of entry are attached.

First prize package is a minimum of 500 US Dollars, second prize a minimum of 250 US Dollars and third prize minimum of 100 US Dollars.

We look forward to your entry of Social Work: Making a World of Difference

www.ifsw.org

Philosophy

Social work professionals believe in the intrinsic worth and dignity of each person. Social workers are committed to the values of acceptance, self-determination and respect for individuality. Social workers are dedicated to the welfare of individuals and the achievement of social justice for all. Social workers believe in the obligation of all people, individually and collectively, to contribute to the provision of resources, services and opportunities for the overall benefit of humanity.

The Practice of Social Work

You will find New Brunswick social worker practising in a variety of settings, including:

Child Welfare, Mental Health and Addiction Services

Services for Seniors and the Disabled

Schools, Corrections and Family Court

Hospitals and Extra-Mural

Services for Individuals, Couples and Families

Employee Assistance Programs

Their work often involves counselling and advocacy on behalf of their clients. Many social workers are also self-employed in private practice and consulting activities.

Social workers often engage in the development and evaluation of social programs and in social planning - important to ensuring high quality services for the public.

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Social work is a profession concerned with helping and empowering individuals, families, groups and communities to resolve problems that affect their well-being on an individual or collective basis. Social workers help people with individual personal issues, but they are equally responsive to larger problems, such as those arising from poverty, unemployment, racism or other emerging social needs.

The 2nd IFSW
“Social Work: Making a World of Difference” Photo Competition

Be a part of this competition by entering a photo that captures the theme of Social Work: Making a World of Difference.

A panel of Social Workers will shortlist 25 photos which will be exhibited at the I nternational IFSW Conference in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, August 16-19, 2008. There an International Panel will judge the final placings.

To enter send your photo with title and small description (no more than 15 words) t o Veronica Marsman, 74 Forestglen Drive, Timberlea, Nova Scotia, Canada by the 30 June, 2008.

The photo is not to exceed 6inches X 4inches (150mmX100mm). You may submit more than one photograph to the competition, providing it is of a different subject to your previous submissions. Multiple shots of the same subject will not be accepted. Please note that IFSW reserves the right to maintain copyright of the winning picture. The author may use the picture with permission from IFSW.

Please note emailed photographs will not be accepted. Photo Competition rules and conditions of entry are attached.

First prize package is a minimum of 500 US Dollars, second prize a minimum of 250 US Dollars and third prize minimum of 100 US Dollars.

We look forward to your entry of Social Work: Making a World of Difference

www.ifsw.org

Philosophy

Social work professionals believe in the intrinsic worth and dignity of each person. Social workers are committed to the values of acceptance, self-determination and respect for individuality. Social workers are dedicated to the welfare of individuals and the achievement of social justice for all. Social workers believe in the obligation of all people, individually and collectively, to contribute to the provision of resources, services and opportunities for the overall benefit of humanity.

The Practice of Social Work

You will find New Brunswick social worker practising in a variety of settings, including:

Child Welfare, Mental Health and Addiction Services
Services for Seniors and the Disabled
Schools, Corrections and Family Court
Hospitals and Extra-Mural
Services for Individuals, Couples and Families
Employee Assistance Programs

Their work often involves counselling and advocacy on behalf of their clients. Many social workers are also self-employed in private practice and consulting activities.

Social workers often engage in the development and evaluation of social programs and in social planning - important to ensuring high quality services for the public.