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.

SAOSWF CPD PROGRAMME 2026

4 February 2026

Advocacy and oncology

Presented by:

Ntebaleng Morudu
(confirmed)

4 March 2025

Working with siblings and bereft children in pediatric oncology

Presented by:

Louise Henderson
(to be confirmed)

1 April 2026

Assisting challenging families. Social workers skills e.g. family mediation and family meetings

Presented by:

Dr Erika Oosthuysen


6 May 2026

Therapeutic approaches in groupwork with oncology patients


Presented by:


Abeda Steenkamp and Gretchen Minnaar

Cancer Association of South Africa

5 - 7 June 2026

ICON Conference

CAPE TOWN

1 July 2026

Onco-sexology. Sexual health, identity and relationships

Presented by:
Dr Welly den Hollander

5 August 2026

End of life planning 
“Check list for checking out” 

Presented by:
Rev Peter Fox

2 September 2026

Home visits by social workers.
Issues of safety and security 

Presented by:
Diane Waddington
(confirmed)

7 October 2026

Prior mental health conditions and the cancer patients

Presented by:
Dr Michelle Beukes-King
(to be confirmed)

4 November 2026

Legacy and meaning-making activities for cancer patients and palliative care

Presented by:
Dr Madri Jansen van Rensburg
(to be confirmed)