Overview of the Chapter
The Family Social Work Chapter is continuing with its purpose of enabling space amongst professionals, working with families using Social Work theories and principles, to share and learn from experienced practitioners and thinkers of Family Social Work.
Objectives of the Chapter:
Enhance: To develop competencies such that the Chapter will be able to provide local and regional training and consultancy in family social work.
Innovate: To promote and nurture innovative and creative new approaches and methodologies in Family social work practice.
Stay Relevant: To review and redefine Family Social Work (FSW) practices in response to the changing social service landscape.
Members of Chapter: 2023-2025
| Appointment in SASW | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Soh Heng Yang Edwin | Methodist Welfare Services |
| Co-Chair | Udhia Kumar | Kampong Kapor Family Service Centre |
| Secretary | Dr Grace Chee Jia Hui | Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) |
| Secretary | Nityah Priya | Ministry of MSF |
| Treasurer (Tea Talk Session) | Sin Kwai Fah, Karen | Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital |
| Member | Elisha Paul Teo Chien Woon | REACH Community Services |
| Member (Innovation Lab IC) | Pek Jie Hui | South Central Community Family Service Centre |
| Member (Innovations Lab IC) | Loo Pui San, Priscilla | REACH Family Service Centre |
| Member (Co-lead for Tea Talk Session) | Lie Jun Wei, Samuel | Singapore Children’s Society |
| Member (Co-lead for Tea Talk Session) | Toh Tian Min, Sarah | Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home |
| Member | Sia Qiu Ling Juanna | Care Corner FSC – Admiralty |
| Member | Daniel Mohd Herwan | Canossaville Children & Community Services |
| Member | Fatima Zahida | Sri Sathya Sai Society |
| Member | Theresa Wang Peishan | SHINE Targeted Interventions |
Who are eligible for our Programme/Activities?
- Members of SASW with the exception of Student Members.
Past Achievements
E-Tea Time Talks
The E-Tea Time Talk serves as a platform for achieving the Key Areas of Focus. Since its inception in July 2016, the Chapter hosted a total of Nine Tea Time Talks in collaboration with organisations where family social work is practiced.
Criteria to Join Us:
- Members of SASW, and
- Currently practising workers in the Family Social Work sectors
If you are keen to become a member or friend of the chapter, please email to SWchapters@sasw.org.sg and address to “Family Social Work Chapter Chair”