Emma Boonzaaier Social Worker in Private Practice

15/11/2025

A nice AI generated video summarizing two articles I published together with colleagues, on a study conducted with child protection social workers in the Free State and the Western Cape. Let me know if anyone would like to read the full articles 🤩

02/06/2024

15/05/2024

09/05/2024

Every person’s experience is different, so what’s the best way for you to show up for them? Mental health advocate Sahaj Kaur Kohli provides you with 8 dos and 8 don’ts.

09/05/2024

💡 is commemorated annually in the country.

The campaign is led by Gauteng Department of Social Development Department of Social Development in partnership with key government departments & civil society organisations rendering child protection services.

The campaign aims to raising awareness about the importance of safeguarding children from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

It is in our hands to stop the cycle of neglect, abuse, violence and exploitation of children 💚.

26/03/2024

https://www.ofm.co.za/article/centralsa/330888/combatting-child-abuse-in-south-africa

Pulane Nel-Sekepe spoke to Professor Elmien Crofford, Associate Professor of Social Work and COMPRES Research Coordinator, about child abuse in South Africa.

21/03/2024

Today is World Down Syndrome Day

19/03/2024

Happy world social work day to all my fellow social workers! 💐

11/03/2024

What is a social worker?

Magician.... Miracle worker...

Unfortunately, not quite as simple...

A social worker is a qualified professional who has completed a degree in social work and in South Africa, is registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP). All social workers in South Africa are given a unique registration number.

What do social workers do?

Social workers can work with individuals (children, teenagers, adults and older persons), couples, families, groups and communities to help empower them, solve problems, bring about positive change and promote their wellbeing.

08/03/2024

Did you know that social workers also get a dedicated day each year to celebrate themselves and their profession??? 🤩

In honor of this, I will be sharing a few posts going forward in the month of March, to highlight and bring about awareness of this wonderful profession of ours

05/03/2024