Benefits

CPD

A benefit of joining SAOSWF are the free webinars for members and the CPD points available for social workers.

Application Form

Our CPD meetings take place for an hour on Zoom once a month. CPD points are awarded for attendance by members at the webinar presentations. Members are sent a link to the meeting before the time and for open meetings the link is provided through the website and other channels.

Dates

7 February 2024

Therapeutic Models for Oncology Social Work
The importance of psycho-social assessment and intervention in Oncology Care
Presented by:
Ian Veary - Social Worker in Private Practice

6 March 2024

Dealing with depression in chronic or life threatening illnesses

Presented by:
Dr Douline Minnaar

3 April 2024

The social worker as a patient navigator

Presented by:
Rowan Robinson

8 May 2024

Preparing and supporting the family of a dying patient and bereavement counselling thereafter.

Presented by:
Dr Janet Stanford

5 June 2024

How best to approach difficult conversations about sensitive topics with oncology and palliative patients & their families

Presented by:
Dr Margie Venter - Speaker To Be Confirmed

3 July 2024

Childhood cancer.
Sharing information with children at different ages and stages

Presented by:
Alta Bence

7 August 2024

Pain management for cancer patients.
Understanding complex pain

Presented by:
Dr Wendy Cooke

4 September 2024

The role of the social worker in a remote MDT and the role of the local community

Presented by:
Speaker To Be Confirmed

2 October 2024

Therapeutic models for Oncology Social Work

Presented by:
Ian Veary

6 November 2024

Expressive arts therapy skills for the cancer journey

Presented by:
Dr Welly den Hollander