Outstanding Social Worker Award 2024 given to 3 recipients

Three social workers will be recognised for their dedication, innovation and contributions in the social service and healthcare sectors. CNA speaks to one of the Award winners, Genevieve Wong, Head of Medical Social Services at the National Heart Centre, and Tan Sze Wee, President of the Singapore Association of Social Workers. They talk about how the work of a social worker has changed over the years and what role can medical social workers play when it comes to enhancing healthcare. They also discuss the challenges that social workers face and how they could be motivated to stay in the sector.