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Factsheet: Professionalising Social Work in Malaysia
The Case for the Social Work Profession Bill
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Social workers are the unsung heroes dedicated to helping others through crisis. They provide support and protection to the most vulnerable – your child, your parent, a neighbour, friend, even yourself – struggling in traumatic situations ranging from sexual abuse and domestic violence, to adjusting to life with a disability. Social workers also identify and prevent risks, work on reducing poverty, fighting discrimination, and challenging harmful norms, striving to create a better life for people in Malaysia.
This factsheet covers the vital role of the social worker, the reality for social workers in Malaysia, and why a Social Work Profession Bill is needed.
