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The Singapore Association of Social Workers is a professional body of Social Workers residing and working in Singapore. Established in 1971, it is the national professional association that represents Social Workers in Singapore.
The objectives of SASW are: - Advance Social Work as a profession and foster a high standard of Social Work in the country
- Participate in activities which promote Social Work and social welfare on national and international level
- Participate in and provide community and social services to the public
- Promote the well-being of Social Workers
What does SASW Do?The SASW is managed by an Executive Committee made up of fellow practitioners who volunteer their time outside of their full time jobs.
A team of full time staff is employed to provide secretarial and executive assistance to the Executive Committee. The team assists in the implementation of a range of activities and services geared towards improving professionalism of Social Work.
These include: - Maintain the Register of Social Workers, a voluntary registration project which allows Social Workers to enroll themselves as Registered Social Workers (RSWs). Registration ensures that qualified practitioners keep their skills and knowledge current through Continuing Professional Education.
- Operate FRTC-SASW Training Academy which offers a range of training and professional development programs to aid social workers attain their Continuing Professional Education requirements.
- Identify and develop core competencies in established fields of Social Work practice to help employers plan for staff training and promote high professional standards.
- Promote Social Work and initiate contact with Social Work students to provide support, nurturance and networking alliances as they prepare to enter the Social Work industry.
- Engage in national dialogue on the development of the social work profession as a whole and the status of the Social Workers.
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