Financial challenges are often closely connected to the social and economic circumstances that shape people’s daily lives. For social workers and other professionals supporting vulnerable individuals and communities, understanding financial literacy can be an important part of promoting resilience, empowerment and sustainable social development.
This webinar will explore the role of financial literacy within Developmental and Economic Social Work, with a particular focus on the South African social development context. Participants will consider why financial literacy is increasingly relevant in today’s socio-economic climate, the key areas of knowledge that can support financially vulnerable service users, and practical tools that professionals can use in their work.
The session will explore financial literacy not simply as an understanding of money, but as a potential vehicle for social development and empowerment, helping practitioners consider how financial knowledge and skills can be integrated into social work and community practice.
Key topics will include:
- Introducing financial literacy from a Developmental and Economic Social Work perspective
- Contextualising the need for financial literacy within South Africa’s socio-economic landscape
- Exploring financial literacy as a vehicle for social development
- Key content areas for integrating financial literacy into social work practice
- Practical tools to support financially vulnerable individuals and communities
Who should attend?
This webinar is relevant to:
- Social work, psychology and community development students
- Social workers and case managers
- Nonprofit and community organisation staff
- Financial educators and coaches
Learning outcomes
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define financial literacy within the context of Developmental and Economic Social Work
- Explain the relevance of financial literacy within South Africa’s social development context
- Identify key themes and content areas for integrating financial literacy into social work practice
- Identify tools that can support the facilitation of financial literacy among financially vulnerable service users
SPEAKER
Dr. Adriaan Jordaan is an emerging academic and higher education practitioner whose journey includes a Cum Laude Master’s degree, a PhD, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Stellenbosch University, all within the discipline of Social Work. Recognised for academic excellence, Dr. Jordaan was one of only six recipients of an institution-wide doctoral bursary in 2021 and the sole recipient of a Humanities fellowship grant for postdoctoral research in 2024. Currently serving as Academic Support Manager at SACAP, Dr. Jordaan has presented at conferences, published scholarly research, and continues to contribute to the field through ongoing research and publication projects.
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3 Oct 
10:00 - 13:00 