Professionalisation Package for Social Workers
 

PROFESSIONAL & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

Year of Award: 2011

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AWARD RECIPIENTS

1

Ms Renjala d/o Balanchandran
Head, SINDA Family Service Centre

Year of Award: 2010

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AWARD RECIPIENTS

1

Mr Khoo Cheng Tong
Superintendent, The Haven

2

Ms Chun Soon Cheng Judy Janice
Director, Social & Community Services (Malaysia), The Salvation Army

3

Ms Lin Liping Iris
Senior Social Worker, Fei Yue Family Service Centre

Year of Award:  2009

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AWARD RECIPIENTS

1

Ms Sivakami D/O Chinniah
Centre Head, The Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centres

2

Ms Ho Hui Choo Jaime
Deputy General Manager, Save the Children Singapore Limited

3

Ms Lim Ru Pei
Senior Social Worker, Serangoon Moral Family Service Centre

4

Ms Wee Yen Yen Patricia
Social Worker, The Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centres

5

Ms Ong Pei Ni
Social Worker, The Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centres

6

Ms Nur Adilah Bte Sudin
Social Worker, The Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centres

7

Mr Alvin Chen Shizhen
Social Worker, Care Corner Singapore Limited

8

Ms Mardiana Binte Mohd Isa
Head, Rehabilitation Team, Muhammadiyah Welfare Home

9

Ms Sujeeta Elizabeth Menon
Social Worker, Tampines Family Service Centre, Methodist Welfare Services


Year of Award:  2008

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AWARD RECIPIENTS

1

Mr Chok Su-Min, Martin
Social Worker, Tampines Family Service Centre

2

Mr Chow Chee Wai
Director, TM Integration Services, Asian Women's Welfare Association

3

Ms Chua Ee Cheng
Social Work Manager, Peacehaven Nursing Home

4

Mr Kuak Keian Meng
Senior Social Worker, Macherson Moral Family Service Centre

5

Ms Lee Siew Luan, Grace
Centre Director, Care Corner Family Service Centre (Toa Payoh)

6

Ms Tan Sze Wee
Senior Social Worker, Rainbow Centre

7

Ms Yet Han Jie Dawn
Social Worker, Singapore After-Care Association

8

Ms Marie Christina Patricia Appadoo
Social Worker, Singapore Children’s Society


SABBATICAL LEAVE SCHEME

Year of Award: 2011

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AWARD RECIPIENTS

1

Ms Woo Mei Mei
Centre Director, Care Corner Family Service Centre (Admiralty)

Sabbatical:
To recharge through time spent on self, family bonding and a spiritual retreat to Israel.

2

Mr Giam Chee Cherng
Specialist Social Worker, SBL Vision Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To attend the 34th Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy National Conference in Sydney, Australia, and 20th World Family Therapy Congress in Vancouver, Canada.

3

Ms Ong Lee Lian Lilian
Senior Social Worker, Fei Yue Family Service Centre (Bukit Batok)

Sabbatical:
To attend the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium 2012 in Washington, USA, and Individual and Group Supervision on Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples by Dr Liu Ting of Kean University in New Jersey, USA.

4

Mr Zhou Ziyang Justin
Social Worker, CROSSROAD Youth Centre, Care Corner Family Service Centre (Admiralty)

Sabbatical:
To pursue a Postgraduate Certificate in Outdoor Education in Wales, UK and embark on a study trip to two youth centres in Wales, UK.

5

Mr Pan Hean Cheng Ephraim
Senior Social Worker, Daybreak Family Service Centre, Methodist Welfare Services

Sabbatical:
To pursue a Masters of Arts (Applied Psychology) at the National Institute of Education.

Year of Award: 2010

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AWARD RECIPIENTS

1

Ms Yum Sin Ting
Acting Head, Youth Infinity, The Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centres

Sabbatical:
To pursue a two-year full-time Master of Social Work at George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, USA.

2

Ms Goh Chay Koon Jen Davinia
Social Worker, Kampong Kapoor Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To attend a 15-day course for Therapeutic Play Skills conducted at the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy in Hamilton, New Zealand.

3

Ms Lee May Fen Frances
Assistant Centre Manager, Care Corner Family Service Centre (Toa Payoh)

Sabbatical:
To pursue a two-year full-time Master in Family Therapy at Drexel University in Philadelphia, USA.

4

Ms Wong Mei Ying
Assistant Director, Admin/Rehabilitation Services, Society for the Physically Disabled

Sabbatical:
To conduct a training workshop in Cambodia for the Disability Action Council and attend the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America titled “Transition of Care Across the Aging Continuum.”

5

Ms Tan Hwee Cheng
Senior Social Worker, TRANS Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To enrich through the acquisition of literature review of past training materials and a meditation retreat.

6

Ms Lee Lee Yun Elaine
Social Worker, Lakeside Family Centre

Sabbatical:
To pursue a two-year part-time Master of Science in Family and System Psychotherapy at Counselling and Care Centre.

7

Ms See Seow Wan Lynda
Director, Social and Community Services, The Salvation Army

Sabbatical:
To explore setting up a ‘Post-Care’ programme for those between the ages of 16-18, who have been discharged from a children’s home.

8

Ms Lee Mui Hoon
Senior Social Worker, Rainbow Centre

Sabbatical:
To pursue a two-year part-time Master of Science in Family and System Psychotherapy at Counselling and Care Centre.

9

Ms Agnes Chia
Centre Manager (ED), Care Corner Family Service Centre (Queenstown)

Sabbatical:
To do a research dissertation as part of the course work for a Master of Social Science (Social Work) at NUS.

10

Ms Tan Bee Yan
Senior Social Worker, SBL Vision Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To recharge and continue the invaluable work in building the social service sector as well as the standards of social work practice in Singapore.

11

Ms Ho Hui Ling
Senior Social Worker, Care Corner Family Service Centre (Woodlands)

Sabbatical:
To pursue the Post Graduate Certificate in Systemic Thinking & Approaches with the Counselling & Care Centre Singapore.

12

Ms Siti Nurzakiah Binte Zar’an
Social Worker, PPIS-Jurong Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To pursue the Play Therapy 10 Days Intensive Course in Brisbane, Australia.

13

Ms Katijah Bte Mohamed Dawood
Executive Director, SOMC Centre for Family Harmony

Sabbatical:
To visit the Children and Family Court Advisory on Support Service (CAFCASS) and other agencies in London.

14

Mr Alvin Chua Chye Huat
Centre Director, TRANS SAFE Centre

Sabbatical:
To attend the 16th International Conference on Violence, Abuse & Trauma in San Diego and attachment at District Elderly Community Centre in Hong Kong.

Year of Award: 2009

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AWARD RECIPIENTS

1

Mr Chee Kok Tong
Senior Social Worker, SBL Vision Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To pursue Master in Social Work at SIM University and to conduct research on challenges and  obstacles faced by HOPE Scheme's recipients in attending upgrading courses as well as the strength, resilience and coping strategies of families who had made use of the training grant.

2

 

 

Mr Chua Wei Bin
Centre Head, The Ang Mo Kio Family Services Centres

Sabbatical:
To participate in a five-week Mental Research Institute Residency Programme and a three-week Summer Clinical Practicum at Ackerman Institute in USA.

3

Ms Fajariah Bte Saban
Senior Social Worker, PPIS-Jurong Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To pursue Master of Science in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy provided by the Counselling and Care Centre and Middlesex University & Institute of Family Therapy London, conduct research and attend a conference at the Dulwich Centre International Summer School of Narrative Practice in Australia.

4

Mdm Juliana Tay
Principal Social Worker, Morning Star Community Services

Sabbatical:
To embark on a trip to Boys Town USA to understudy its core services and conduct some research before embarking on the trip.

5

Ms Nur Hilyah Bte Saparin
Centre Head, The Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centres

Sabbatical:
To attend the 30th Australian Family Therapy Conference and workshops in Sydney Australia and to pursue Master in Social Science (Social Work) at NUS.

6

Ms Poh Cai Hong
Senior Medical Social Worker, National Kidney Foundation

Sabbatical:
To pursue Master of Social Science (Counselling and Psychotherapy) provided by Edith Cowan University Australia and the Academy of Human Development Singapore.

7

Ms Lim Wan-Li Melissa
Centre Director, Students Care Service

Sabbatical:
To pursue Diploma in Clinical Supervision at the Counselling and Care Centre and embark on a study trip to Institute of Family Therapy (London).

8

Ms Nue Kok Chin Casey
Specialist Social Worker, SBL Vision Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To attend conferences in Europe (Second International Conference on Motivational Interviewing, 18th European Social Services, 9th World Conference for Person-Centred and Experiential Psychotherapy and Counselling).

9

Ms Jennifer Low Chuey Wah
Social Worker, MINDS-Woodlands Garden School

Sabbatical:
To pursue Master in Counselling provided by Monash University and Kaplan.

10

Ms Quek Li Koon
Senior Social Worker, MCYC Community Services

Sabbatical:
To pursue Master of Education in School Counselling provided by the University at Buffalo and the Centre for American Education (Singapore).

11

Ms Zuhailah Binte Mohamed Ali
Deputy Head, Clinical Services/Social Worker, Singapore Association of Mental Health

Sabbatical:
To undergo an attachment at the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) in Switzerland to learn more about international social work and social work in Europe, especially in relation to the mental health field.

Year of Award: 2008

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AWARD RECIPIENTS

1

Ms Caroline Teh Wei Leng
Director, Bethesda Care & Counselling Services Centre

Sabbatical:
To enhance her knowledge and skills in leadership and organisational development to lead her organisation in the next lap.

2

Ms Chan Rho Szu Jessica
Senior Social Worker, Kampong Kapor Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To pursue a Certificate in Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work in Australia and visit family centres in Hong Kong that work with low-income families.

3

Ms Foo Mei Ying May
Senior Social Worker, Yong-en Care Centre

Sabbatical:
To attend a conference on Positive Interventions and Effective Strategies in Colorado Springs and embark on a social work exposure trip to Hanoi.

4

 

Ms Lee Boon Moi Julia
Programme Director, TOUCH Community Services Limited

Sabbatical:
To take up some personal and professional development courses.

5

 

Ms Lee Jun Shan
Social Worker, Lakeside Family Centre

Sabbatical:
To pursue Master of Arts-Art Therapy at the LASALLE College of Arts, Singapore.

6

 

Ms Lim Huey Shan, Cherly Fay
Assistant Senior Social Worker, Pasir Ris Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To undergo an attachment programme in the medical setting to study social work practices and protocol in managing crises and difficult cases.

7

 

Ms Ng Cher Meng
Centre Director, Students Care Service

Sabbatical:
To pursue Master of Science in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy at the Counselling and Care Centre.

8

 

Ms Patricia Koh Guat Hong
Programme Manager, TOUCH Family Services Limited

Sabbatical:
To undertake some personal and professional development both locally and in Penang.

9

 

 

Mr Samuel Ng Beng Teck
Executive Consultant, Marine Parade Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To visit the Universities of the 3rd Age in China to explore ideas and opportunities to promote lifelong learning among elderly for active ageing.

10

 

Mr Wong Kwong Sing
Service Director (Family Service & Support), Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society

Sabbatical:
To attend a Certificate Course in Family Therapy and 8 sessions of Live Case Demonstrations run by the HKU Family Institute in Hong Kong.

11

Mr Amran Bin Jamil
Senior Social Worker, PPIS-Jurong Family Service

Sabbatical:
To pursue Graduate Diploma in Solution Focused Brief Therapy at the Academy of Solution Focused Training, attend the 13th Annual SMART Marriages Conference in US, participate in a two-week externship programme in systemic family therapy conducted by the University of Calgary in Canada and visit social service agencies while overseas.

12

 

 

Ms Ng Ai Ling
Executive Director, REACH Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To pursue Master of Science in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy provided by the Counselling and Care Centre and Institute of Family Therapy, London.

13

 

Ms Ng Hwee Hoon Connie
Assistant Director/Senior Social Worker, Tampines Family Service Centre Methodist Welfare Services

Sabbatical:
To understudy some agencies that specialise in parenting programmes, to develop effective parenting programmes for her agency and to pursue Master in Social Work at SIM University.

14

 

 

 

Ms Han Yah Yee
Assistant Director, Marine Parade Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To attend a workshop on child and adolescent trauma treatment intensive (advanced clinical skills for trauma-focused treatment) in US and to conduct groupwork and support group for Beichuan Earthquake victims in China.

15

 

 

Ms Tay Hwee Li Germaine
Specialist Social Worker, SBL Vision Family Service Centre

Sabbatical:
To pursue Master of Social Work at SIM University and to conduct a research on the strength, resilience and coping strategies of low-income families in Singapore.

 
 

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