Overview:
The Crisis Response Special Committee was formed in 2018 with the aim to develop a SASW Crisis Response Team of experienced and highly competent Social Workers who can be activated during a National Crisis to support crisis response.
SASW Crisis Response Team members serve in the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Human Emergency Assistance and Response Team (HEART) as part of SGSecure. They are trained in psychological first aid and crisis response intervention, in addition to their Social Work competency and domain expertise.
Activation of the Crisis Response Team could be triggered by the President of SASW, together with the Chairperson of Crisis Response Special Committee.
Committee Members (2025-2027):
Chairpersons: Lee Seng Meng | Grace Francesca Chan Ming Hui | Ong Bee Yong
Members: Ng Hwee Hoon Connie | Tan Sai Hoong (Jeff) | Tan Dunlin (Joyz) | Kam Yin Funn | Chua Hui Ling Karen| Udhia Kumar s/o Mukaya | Lim Wan-Li Melissa | Ong Ai Weig | Peh Yin Yee | Siti Mariam Binte Mohamad Salim | Wong Lit Shoon | Chua Zheng Hang Aaron | Cheng Hwee Fern | Lim Yin Yu | Mariah Harmizah Binte Mohamed | Yogeswari D/O Chandrasekaran | Desmurn Lim Boon Kwok | Wilson Mack Wing Hung | Wang Peishan Theresa | Cheng Liming Joanne | Revathi D/O Thangavel | Billy Loh Rong Shun | Li Zhaojie (Peter)
Overview:
The Disciplinary Board is only convened to deal with breaches of professional conduct or violation of SASW’s Social Work Code of Ethics.
Upon receiving related complaints, the Board holds a hearing to review the evidence and merits of the complaints. Thereafter, the Board recommends to the SASW Executive Committee on the course of action.
Chairperson: Tan Sze Wee
Overview:
The Housing Support Network is an inaugural professional network was formed in 2019 and consists of Social Work practitioners from different settings keen to contribute to efforts in tackling homelessness in Singapore.
Committee Members (2025-2027):
Chairpersons: See Toh Huixia | Lilian Ong Lee Lian
Members: Lyon Koh Lin Lu | Neo Kok Hwee Samuel | Jessica Ong Xinlin | Tan Yi Yinn Esther | Lim Shi Yan | Ho Roger Maximillian Christian | Ignatius Pereira
Overview:
The Practice Research Special Interest Group was formed in 2018 to promote and facilitate practice research in the social service sector harnessing the expertise of social service agencies, public health institutions and government partners.
This initiative is a response to a need for greater alignment, collaboration and actual implementation in research.
Committee Members (2025-2027):
Chairperson: Anita Ho
Members: Chung You Jin | Judith Chew | Christine Chua | Goh Soon Noi | Tang Chyi Yueh | Wong Kang Li | Peh Lay Siew | Wilson Mack | Mandy Lau
Overview:
The Student Connect Network aims to build a vibrant community that nurtures future-ready social workers by:
- Bridging connections between students and professionals
- Creating safe spaces for reflection and learning
- Increasing exposure to social work career pathways
- Consolidating and sharing relevant resources
- Facilitating peer support and networking
- Strengthening students’ professional identity.
Committee Members (2026-2027):
Chairperson: Angel Lau
Vice-Chairperson: Nicole Lim
Publications Head: Naomi Tan
Project Leads: Kaiyuu | Charis King | Ingyin Lae | Sheena Lim | Muhammad Haikal
Overview:
The Social Work Field Educators Network aims to raise awareness and standards of social work field education in Singapore.
Chairpersons: Lyon Koh Lin Lu | Yet Tun Hoong
Members: Ng Nancy | Wong Liling | Yum Sin Ting | Diana Wee | Chung Youjin | Paulus Sutjipto | Goh Boon Siong | Nurrauhdah Ridzuan Ajmain | Ng Chin Hwee | Grace Yeo Si En | Lim Shen Yong | Tan Si Yin