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Useful Links

 

The Office of the Director of Social Welfare produces various resources to help the social service sector in their work. You may find some of these useful.

Social Work Case Studies: Ethical Dimensions in the Singapore Context

 

Letters by DSW on various social welfare topics (Volume 1), also known as Letters to Social Work Students

 

Proceedings from "Social Work Supervision: Challenges & Advances Seminar 2015" organised by the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board (SWAAB) and supported by MSF and SASW

 

Second volume of the popular Letters by DSW which touches on various social welfare topics.

 

Read tips on what to watch out for when transferring your cases

 

Basic MACRO theories of human behaviour in social work
Read the series of letters addressed to social work students and professionals by the Director of Social Welfare. The letters focus on current issues related to their course of study and the social work sector in Singapore.

 

The Office runs a series of talks where veterans and senior leaders in the sector share stories about their journey into social work.

These dialogue sessions provide insights on social work education, practice, leadership development, and the challenges and hopes for the profession. 

Watch a fun video on tips on keeping your CASE NOTES up-to-date, or read some tips here.

 

Basic theories of human behaviour in social work
Social Work Values
Theories in Gerontology
Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork
Caregiver's Guide to Psychosis - created by NYP students and IMH - EPIP
What is Family Centred Practice?
Sibling's Guide to Psychosis - created by NYP students and IMH - EPIP
Social Work with Young Persons by DSW Ms Ang
Concepts on Child development
Strategies to improve outcome for children
What are the considerations when working with the poor?
What are the challenges faced by different parties in elder abuse/ neglect?
Loneliness among the Elderly
What are the principles of case management?
Principles to consider when working with clients
What to do when your client has debt repayment problems?
Lessons in influencing policy

Info-graphic taken from Social Workers Singapore Facebook

5 Step guide to resolving ethical questions
Want to advocate for a cause?
Suicide Prevention and Intervention

How to Keep Yourself Safe in Social Work

Ageism

Supporting Caregivers of Elderly with dementia

Behavioural Insights and Social Work

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