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SAASWIPP is a voluntary professional association of social workers in private practice. SAASWIPP was formed in 1979. We have members in all 9 provinces.

Our members are experience qualified social workers, registered with the South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP). SAASWIPP aims to promote and foster high ethical and professional standards of practice amongst members. We offer networking opportunities for members to link with and learn from other social workers in private practice. We also advocate for the value of the wide range of services provided by social workers in private practice. To this end we liaise with medical aids, government and other policy makers to represent our membership, and to promote the value of their services. Our four constituted branches provide CPD training opportunities for private social workers and orientation programmes for social workers entering private practice.

21/10/2026

To mark the day, SAASWIPP invites social workers to take the theme of Re-centering Ethics into their own practices by creating a personal Practice Integrity Statement. ✍
Think of it as a short commitment to the principles and values you want to remain visible in how you practice, make decisions and respond when things become difficult.
Start by asking yourself:
➡Why do I do this work?
➡What values are non-negotiable in my practice?
➡How do I want those values to show up in the way I work with clients, colleagues and the wider community?
Then bring your answers together into a short statement that is meaningful and specific to your practice.
Ethics is more than a professional requirement. Today is an opportunity to consciously put it back at the centre of what we do.
💬 We would love to hear from you: What would you include in your Practice Integrity Statement?

14/10/2026

Social work is rooted in moral motivation – a commitment to serve, protect dignity and act in the best interests of those we work with. Yet good intentions alone do not remove the ethical challenges, pressures and difficult decisions that can arise in practice.

Our professional values become a compass: helping us pause, reflect and find direction when the path is not straightforward.

This October, SAASWIPP invites you to reflect:
🧭 What values guide the way you practise?
🧭 What helps you stay grounded when faced with competing interests or pressures?
🧭 Where might you need to intentionally re-centre ethics in your practice?
Professional integrity is not simply what we believe – it is what guides the decisions we make.

07/10/2026

💡 Global Ethics Day takes place on 21 October, inviting organisations and professionals around the world to re-centre ethics in what they do and how they do it.
Social work is rooted in a strong moral purpose, but this does not make practitioners immune to ethical challenges. Social workers in private practice may encounter complex decisions involving confidentiality, referral arrangements, marketing platforms, financial pressures, professional relationships and the sustainability of their practices.
At times, we may even feel pressured to compromise our values to protect an opportunity, retain a referral source or maintain an income.

✍ This month’s EthicsQ invites you to reflect:
How would I describe the moral purpose behind the work I do?
Which ethical pressures or compromises do I encounter in my practice?
What would help me navigate these situations with greater clarity and integrity?
Ethics should not sit at the edge of practice, waiting for a dilemma. It belongs at the centre of every professional decision.

24/09/2026

Heritage influences more than our traditions. It can shape how we understand family, identity, belonging, responsibility and support.
For social workers and health professionals, culturally responsive practice means remaining curious about the client’s context without making assumptions.
Today, we celebrate the many histories, relationships and communities that contribute to who we are.
Happy Heritage Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦🌻

23/09/2026

🏫 Violence in schools affects far more than the classroom.

Join us as we unpack the realities of violence affecting children in South African schools 🇿🇦 — from recognising warning signs to understanding trauma and responding effectively.

🧠 Gain practical insight into trauma-informed intervention, child protection, ethical responsibilities, and strategies to help create safer, more supportive school environments.

➡ Registration link sent to all SAASWIPP members.

17/09/2026

When a client is estranged from their family, reconciliation is not necessarily the preferred outcome.
The social worker’s role may include helping the client:
🌻Explore the relationship without judgement
🌻Identify patterns of harm or conflict
🌻Process grief, guilt, anger or uncertainty
🌻Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries
🌻Consider what safe contact could look like
🌻Accept that reconciliation may not be possible or healthy
Support should remain centred on the client’s wellbeing, circumstances and right to self-determination.

10/09/2026

Family estrangement is often viewed as the result of one argument or a single decision. In reality, it may develop over months or years.
Possible contributing factors include:
🌻Repeated conflict or criticism
🌻Abuse, neglect or harmful behaviour
🌻Boundaries that are continually ignored
🌻Rejection of a person’s identity or life choices
🌻 Controlling or manipulative family dynamics
🌻A significant breakdown in trust
🌻 Unresolved intergenerational patterns

Every family situation is different. Have you experienced estrangement in your relationships? Have you considered talking to a professional about it?

08/09/2026

EthicsQ | September

Women’s Month has passed, the reflection it inspires should continue.
The courageous women who stood together in 1956 challenged South Africa to work towards a more just and equal society. Their example continues to remind us that ethical change is shaped not only through public action, but also through our everyday interactions.
As social workers, we should consider whether there may be a gap between our appreciation of Women’s Month and the therapeutic environments we create for the women who sit across from us.
Our culture, upbringing, religious beliefs and social environment can influence our assumptions about what a woman should do, how she should behave and the choices she should make—sometimes without us realising it.

This EthicsQ invites you to reflect:
How have my experiences and environment shaped my beliefs and expectations about women?

How might these assumptions influence my work with women clients?
What can help me recognise and address my blind spots?

Awareness gives us an opportunity to turn gender blind spots into ethical insight—and ethical insight into action.

04/09/2026

⚖️ Join us at the SAASWIPP National AGM for a timely discussion on the New Rules for Children’s Courts, presented by Advocate Elizabeth Nieuwoudt, with Zelda Kruger addressing Ethics.

📅 16 September 2026
🕔 17:00
💻 Online
✍️ Registration link sent to members and friends of SAASWIPP

02/09/2026

📖 The new Practice Matters Journal is here!
We are excited to share the Practice Matters — the professional journal of SAASWIPP.
Practice Matters brings together professional insights, ethical reflection, research, practical knowledge and perspectives from within the social work profession.
Take some time to explore the inaugural edition and discover ideas and conversations that challenge the norm.
Read Practice Matters online: https://www.saaswipp.co.za/practice-matters/

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Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00

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http://www.saaswipp.co.za/

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