Social Work Webinar Series | Webinar 5. From Learning to Action: Growth and Mission in Social Work

Social work is more than an academic discipline—it is a lifelong commitment to serving individuals, families, and communities with compassion, professionalism, and purpose. While classroom learning provides the essential knowledge and skills, the real challenge begins when theory is translated into meaningful action in the field. As aspiring and practicing social workers encounter diverse social issues, they must navigate complex situations, build resilience, and remain grounded in the mission of empowering vulnerable communities. Personal growth, continuous learning, and a strong sense of purpose are therefore essential in sustaining an impactful career in social work. In this webinar, both our speakers, Ms. Leong Jie Zhi and Ms. Tan Rinko shared their journeys from the classroom to the community, highlighting the challenges they have faced, the lessons they have learned, and how these experiences continue to shape their growth and mission as social workers. Their stories will inspire us to reflect on how each step of learning can become an opportunity to create positive and lasting change in society. -- Timecodes – 00:00:00 | Welcoming, Mainstreaming Third Sector 2025 Conference highlights 00:04:05 | Overview of the third sector, webinar outline, and speaker introduction by Ms. Zoel Ng 00:11:55 | Introduction by Moderator Ms. Anna. 00:16:40 | Sharing session by Ms. Leong Jie Zhi 00:19:53 | Sharing session by Ms. Tan Rinko 01:04:00 | Open discussion and Q&A session 01:08:50 | Group photo & Closing Note: The webinar was conducted in MANDARIN #MySDGAcademy #SDG #SocialWork #LocalisingSDGs #LocalCommunities