Singapore Association of Social Workers

Ready to make a real impact?

Join us at the SASW Student Connect Social Hackathon 2026 and help shape the future of Social Work in Singapore!

This 2-day hackathon brings Social Work students together to tackle real issues faced by gig workers and single parents in Singapore.

Collaborate, innovate, and make a difference!

Why You Should Participate:
🤝 Connect: Learn from experienced practitioners and collaborate with passionate peers from across campuses.

💡 Drive social innovation: Solve real-world scenarios and co-create solutions that matter for vulnerable communities.

🌱 Grow your network: Meet fellow students and discover how SASW Student Membership can boost your professional journey.

For more information and registration details, head over to https://tr.ee/SCHack26!

A memorial service for Dr Gilbert Fan will be held on 10 July at 7pm at the Counselling and Care Centre (CCC), Connect Square Mall (180 Kitchener Road, City Square Mall, #04-05/10, S208539).

The service will feature reflections on Dr Fan’s life and legacy, as well as a period for shared remembrance. Attendees are invited to join in honouring the remarkable life and contributions of our beloved colleague and mentor.

To RSVP, kindly do so here, https://tr.ee/form_memorialDrFan.

Enhance your professional knowledge and practice skills with our upcoming training programmes designed for social service professionals.

📅 Multiple training dates available from June to October 2026.

For more information and registration details, visit us at https://tr.ee/frtc_upcoming_may26.

We are pleased to introduce a ✨NEW training programme designed to strengthen your supervisory capabilities in fieldwork education. Please find the details below:

Supervise Effectively with Fieldwork Education Concept and Tools
📅 Dates: 25 & 26 June 2026
⏰ Time: 9.30am – 5.30pm
📍 Venue: 324 Clementi Avenue 5, #01-209 Singapore 120324
💰 Course Fee: $750.00
💰 Fee after PCG: $525.00
👉 Learn More & Register Now: https://sasw.org.sg/programme/supervise-effectively-with-fieldwork-education-concept-and-tools/

Who Should Attend:
• Social Workers and related professionals with a Degree or Graduate Diploma/Master in Social Work and at least 3.5 years of relevant experience
• Supervisors or fieldwork educators currently supervising or preparing to supervise students from recognised institutions

Should you require further information, please feel free to reach out:
📞 6778-7922
📧 [email protected]

🎓 Congratulations to Brendon Boo Meng Hwee on your graduation and on receiving the SASW Award for Outstanding Performance in Internship Programme. This is a wonderful achievement, and we are truly proud of you.

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to all graduates from the Nanyang Polytechnic Class of 2026, and a very warm welcome to the newly qualified Social Work Associates as you join the social work fraternity.

May each of you experience continued growth and fulfilment as you pursue your career aspirations. Well done, all!

What does it mean to be an ally and how have allies made a difference at work?

Join the LGBTQ+ Support Network for our second fireside chat, Safe and Sound Bites! Moderated by Senior Social Worker Keeshan, we'll feature a panel of experienced Social Workers and therapist Yin Yee, Lai Peng, and Shila Naidu. Together, they'll share real stories of allyship – challenges, misconceptions and learnings.

Date: 22 May 2026 (Friday)
Time: 8pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Proud Spaces, 243 Alexandra Road, BS Centre, #05-03, Singapore 159932
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/safe-and-sound-bites-allyship-in-the-social-work-setting-tickets-1985439691564

Agenda: Introductions, ground rules, gathering questions from participants, panel discussion, Q&A, and evaluation

Whether you’re a professional, volunteer, or ally, this session offers valuable insights into building empathy, solidarity, and safer spaces with LGBTQ+ communities! Register now by scanning the QR code in the image or clicking the link above to secure your place.

Looking forward to seeing you there! Special thanks to our event venue sponsor Proud Spaces.

Note: Safe and Sound Bites is a 6-monthly fireside chat for LGBTQ+ social service practitioners and allies, to learn about LGBTQ+ topics.

Why do some interventions fail even when the plan is sound?

Because connection was never established.

Join us for Connections Before Corrections — a small-group practice exchange where criminal justice social workers share first-hand stories of how human connection shapes rehabilitation outcomes. 👉 Register by 11 May: https://bit.ly/cjns

📅 20 May 2026
🕛 2–5pm
📍 SASW Office, Clementi
👥 Limited to 20 places

Spaces are limited to preserve the quality of small-group sharing. Early registration is encouraged. We hope to see you there!

CALLING ALL SOCIAL WORK PRACTITIONERS & STUDENTS🔥🔥!

Looking to connect with others in the Social Work community in a meaningful way? 🤝
Keen to learn, share experiences, and hear different perspectives from those in the field?

We’re excited to bring back Meet ‘n’ Eat 2026! 🎉

Whether you’re a student exploring the field or a practitioner with experiences to share, join us for a relaxed evening of conversations, networking, and bonding over food 🍽

📅 Date: 15 May 2026 (Friday)
⏰ Time: 7.00 - 9.30pm (Registration starts at 6.45pm)
📍 Venue: SASW Office, 324 Clementi Ave 5, #01-209, Singapore 120324

👉 Sign up by scanning the QR code or clicking the link: https://bit.ly/scmne

Registration closes on 3 May 2026, 2359hrs or when seats are filled up❗️

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming training programme, Child-Centric Practice, designed to
strengthen your capabilities in working effectively with children and families.

🗓️ Date: 18 & 19 May 2026
🕑 Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
📍 Venue: Block 324 Clementi Avenue 5, #01-209 Singapore 120324
📝 Registration: https://online.sasw.org.sg/publicTraining.do?action=show&eventId=0000000538

Who Should Attend: This training is designed for Social Workers and Social Service Professionals working with families and children under 12 years old.

Should you require further information, please feel free to reach out:
📞 6778 7922
📧 [email protected]

We are pleased to invite you to register for the upcoming intake of the following training programme, which is now open for enrolment.

📘 Course Title: Enhancing Parenting Capacity
🗓️ Dates: 11 & 12 May 2026
📍 Venue: Block 324 Clementi Avenue 5, #01-209, Singapore 120324

👥 Suitable for: This course is designed for Social and Social Service Professionals working with families with children under 12 years old.

💻 We encourage interested participants to register early to secure a place by scanning the QR code below or visiting our website. Should you require further clarification, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].