Overview of the Chapter
The Disability Chapter was set up with the aims of achieving role clarity and identity for disability social workers, developing practice guidelines for disability social work practice and enhancing social work collaboration and leadership in the disability sector
Members of Chapter: 2023-2025
| Appointment in SASW | Name | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Lee Xing Ru Cynthia | Rainbow Centre, Singapore |
| Vice-Chairperson | Lee Wanyi Julia | Institute of Mental Health |
| Secretary | Tay Yu Ping | TOUCH Community Services |
| Treasurer | Chloe Lee Zi Qi | THK Home for Disabled @ Sembawang |
| Member | Nur Syafiqah Jami’ah | Rainbow Centre |
| Member | Jessica Ann Joseph Vincent | MINDS |
| Member | Charlene Tan | IMH |
| Member | Eileen Ng | Fei Yue EIP |
| Member | Cheryl Tan | THK Pan Disability Centre |
| Member | Audrey Jean De Cruz | THK Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services |
Who are eligible for our Programme/Activities?
The Disability Chapter membership is open to members of SASW who are interested in disability issues.
Non-SASW members may join as Friends of DC and participate in selected network sessions
Areas of interest
Practice guidelines, research and collaborative projects
The Chapter organised an inaugural symposium in 2018, which was attended by over 120 social work professionals and partners.
Criteria to Join Us:
- Registered Social Worker, and
- Currently practising social workers in the disability setting
- SASW member
If you are keen to become a member or friend of the chapter, please email to SWchapters@sasw.org.sg and address to “Disability Social Work Chapter Chair”