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by Natalie Lim
SASW recently celebrated its 11th Social Work Day on 21 March 2017. Chair of Public Relations Natalie reflects on the event:
As Chair of Public Relations (and having volunteered and supported Social Work Day (SWD) events for many years), I have always wondered what this day means to me. Is it a milestone event to mark a new year in my accumulating experience as a social worker in the field? Is it about experiencing euphoria at the end of t months of planning (and agonising)? Do I constantly fuss over the speakers we can bring in, and who can give the most impactful workshop or speech? How do I satisfy everyone - everyone meaning funders, participants, volunteers,etc? Is the venue too cold? Are the Sakura flowers at the Gardens by the bay (where we are holding the event) blooming? How can we create ideas that could kickstart collaborations? How in the world would I find 50 volunteers to support the event? These are just questions looming at the "tip of the iceberg" when I free associate about my experience in SWD.