Social Work Academia-Practice Symposium 2024
Join Allkin Singapore, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and Ewha Womans University as we collaboratively foster greater adaptability, innovation, and resilience, and enable the social work community to make a more meaningful and lasting impact on the beneficiaries we uplift.
About the symposium
Date: Friday, 17 May 2024
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: Performing Arts Theatre, Blk D, Singapore University of Social Sciences
Guest-of-Honour: Minister Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development
Amid the shifting social landscape, how can we bring the best insights and experiences from across industries and regions to enhance the way we uplift communities? Allkin Singapore, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), and Ewha Womans University are proud to jointly-organise the Social Work Academia-Practice Symposium (SWAPS).
Formerly known as the AMKFSC-SUSS Symposium, the biennial symposium will now take on a permanent new name. Themed “Adaptive Capacity Building: Responding to Shifting Landscapes in Social Work Practices”, SWAPS 2024 will bring together the best minds from social work academia and professional practice to share insights on effectively adapting to societal shifts, cultivate resilience and reducing vulnerabilities, collaboratively tackle challenges faced by professionals, and explore innovative strategies to enhance their capabilities through:
Programme
Keynotes
Discover new perspectives change and adaptivity from the main keynote speakers, who bring their wisdom and insights from across the globe all the way to SWAPS 2024.
Adaptive Strategies in Dynamic Environments
by Dr Bonnie Lee, Professor at University of Lethbridge
Dr Bonnie Lee explores how change and adaptivity can be harnessed at three different levels: on the micro level, through personal growth; at a meso level, by leveraging collaborations to achieve systems change goals; and on the macro scale, by looking deeper into the transformation of a nation.
View the presentationE.S.G. as a Social Model for Sustainable Life
by Prof Yang Ok Kyung, Professor at Ewha Womans University
Prof Yang Ok Kyung delves deeper into how ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) should be perceived as more than business goals, and harnessed through practice and action to tackle diverse population and social issues. The keynote will look at the ESG’s key principles of cleanness, diversity, and integrity, as a means of forging a more sustainable future.
View the presentationAllkin x Fei Yue: Developing People using Competencies as a Common Language
by Tan Yi Ying, Lead Social Worker at Allkin Singapore, and Dr Yee Lai Fong, Deputy Director of CE Office (Strategic Planning & Organization Development) at Fei Yue Community Services
Allkin and Fei Yue share learning insights on applying competencies as a common language to enable individuals and teams to take ownership for their learning. This involves creating conditions to support collaborative forms of learning across disciplines and services, where learning is generated through iterative cycles of adaptive action.
View the presentationPoster Presentations
Location: Foyer, Performing Arts Theatre, Blk D
During the lunch segment, explore poster presentations by social work practitioners from different organisations, as they explore key themes and new strategies on adaptive capacity building.
Profiling the Diverse Needs of Multi-stressed Families, as a Precursor to Implementing the Incredible Sprouts Pilot Program
by Tan Ying Yin, Tiang Shu Hui, & Yip Yun Ting
View posterAn Evaluation of the Impact of the Use of the CaseworkTEAMS Framework on Practitioners’ Mental Well-Being and the Effectiveness of Casework Intervention
by Yong Oi Ling, Joycelyn Theng, & Aw Chin Bee
View posterUnderstanding the Conscious and Unconscious of Leadership Transition Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) in the Context of Non-profit Sector in Singapore
by Natalie Lim
View posterBehind the Screens: Unveiling the Dynamics of No To Family Violence (N2FV) Virtual Group Work
by Vijaya Rani Jayaguru, Yum Sin Ting, Yong Oi Ling, Chuah Xing Jun, & Janson Lim
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The Attitudes of Social Workers in Singapore Towards Culturally Competent Practice
by Lavania Rajasuria & Carissa Chan
View posterStress Levels of Caregiving Burden in Caregivers of Persons with Muscular Dystrophy
by Ashlyn Leng
View posterAn Exploratory Study into the Social Factors that Contribute to Positive Outcomes in FSC Clients
by Ignatius Pereira
View storyBreakout Experience
Choose between four different breakout experiences, which include interactive workshops held by practitioners and industry experts, as well as oral presentations that touch on specialised areas in adaptive capacity building.
Note that breakout rooms will be running concurrently, and participants may only select one to attend.
Workshops
Oral Presentations
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to attend SWAPS 2024?
Entry to the symposium is free, but seats are limited – register early at swaps2024.eventbrite.com to secure your spot!
Must I be an academic or professional in the social service sector to attend this event?
Although the event focuses on topics that are mainly relevant to academics or professional in the social work industry, we welcome anyone to join us at SWAPS 2024.
What should I bring to the event?
As bottled water won’t be provided, we encourage guests to bring their own water bottles, which they can refill at SUSS’ water cooler points. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided during the event, so there is no need to bring snacks or provision for your own meals.
I have registered for the event, but am unable to make it now. What should I do?
Although entry is free, we encourage participants to avoid making any last-minute cancellations, in honour of the time, costs, and effort that have been put into organising the symposium. If you are unable to attend due to any unforeseeable or urgent matters, please let us know in advance at swaps@allkin.org.sg so that we can release your spot to others.
I am interested to attend SWAPS 2024, but am unable to fly into/will not be in Singapore at that time. Can I still be a part of the event?
Overseas participants who are interested to attend the symposium can reach out to swaps@allkin.org.sg to find out more about how you can join us.
Floor Plan
Performing Arts Theatre
Seminar Rooms
