Basic Information

Main Theme: Asian Families: Innovations in Practice and Policies

Co-organizer:

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society

Social Work Department of NUS

Social Service Training Institute (SSTI)

Venue: National University of Singapore (NUS)

Date: 11th to 13th December, 2012

Highlights include:

– Opening Ceremony (GOH: Mr. S. Iswaran, Minister of Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Home

Affairs & Trade and Industry, Singapore Government)

– 2 Keynote speeches

– 4 Plenary Sessions on “Asian Families: Challenge for Innovation and Change”, “Polices on Families”,

“Families in Crisis: Coping, Strengths and Resilience” & “Cross Region Research on Couples” respectively

– 3A Project 2012 Final Round Adjudication and Award Presentation Ceremony at Gala Dinner

– Paper presentations in 4 concurrent sessions

– Poster Presentation

– Pre-Symposium Workshop (on 9-10 December)

– Post-Symposium Workshop (on 14-15 December)

– 3A Project 2012 Sharing Session (on 14 December)

– Agency Visit

Useful Links:

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society: http://www.thkmc.org.sg/

Social Work Department of NUS: http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/swk/