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SPEAKERS CORNER

Next Information Session Hosted by SAOSWF

DATE: WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE 2025 @ 2 pm on Zoom
TOPIC: CANCER SURVIVORSHIP

Presented by: Linda Greeff

Linda is an Oncology Social worker, with a Masters degree from UNISA, and she specialises in providing psychosocial support to people with cancer and their families from diagnosis to end of life care.

Linda's Personal Story of Suvirvorship

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1987 at age 32.
As a practising oncology social worker, I knew how serious this was, and I felt totally overwhelmed. I realised that all my understanding of treatments was no help in dealing with this huge change in my life. I had no idea where to start.

My struggle to come to terms with my cancer took a long time and taught me how important it is to take charge of your own situation. When you are diagnosed, you need proper information in a language you can understand. You need time to process it so that you can make decisions that are right for you personally. You have to move from shock to some level of understanding to cope with the challenges you face.

CPD Points awarded and applied for with SACSSP

We would like to welcome our new members joining the SAOSWF from around South Africa.
We look forward to your participation and contribution during this year.

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12 – 14 September 2025

Innovative cancer care for ALL!

Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

Welcome to the South African Oncology Social Workers Forum

Join us and you will become part of a dedicated group of social workers who aim to improve the psycho-social care of people living with cancer. We work in a range of settings, from state funded facilities, private oncology practices, palliative care environments and with members who are affiliated with the medical social work field.

Why join?

Membership of the SAOSWF will give you:

access to a support network of experienced social workers in oncology,

oncology-specific CPD training opportunities

a platform to share your knowledge and skill in oncology social work with others.

How to Join

A membership fee of R375 per member per year is payable.

Invoices will be sent to all social workers who have completed and submitted the forms.

Application Form

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

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If you want to participate please get in touch with Juanita Kruger

at 0843155433 or juanitakruger11@gmail.com

Our Mission

Our mission is to encourage excellence in the psychosocial care of people with cancer as well as their families and caregivers by promoting advocacy, ongoing education, professional networking and resource development.

And Improve

the psychosocial care and support of people living with cancer, their caregivers, families and communities.

And Promote

the quality of our offering by enhancing education, networking, research and resource development in social work.

Advocacy | Support | Education.