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    1.

    2 Psychology and Sosiology

    - Malaysian social welfare services related to midwifery practice

    Assignment : Prepare a PPT presentation by group regarding..

    i. social welfare services in the community in Malaysia


    ii. role and function social welfare services in the community related to midwifery
    practice

    Learning objectives :
    LO1- Discuss the social welfare services in the community

    LO2 - Discuss the role and function social welfare services in the community related to
    midwifery practice

    LO3- Explain Implication Malaysian Social Welfare Services in Relation to Midwifery Practice

    References :

    Ambrosino, R., Ambrosino, R., Heffernan, J., & Shuttlesworth, G. (2008). Social Work and
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    Anne Suppes, M., & Cressy Wells, C. (2013). The social works experience, An introduction of
    social works and social welfare (6th ed.) [E-book]. Pearson Education, Inc,USA. retrieved
    from https;//vlib.moh.gov.my @ 2 September 2021.

    Department of Statistics Portal . Vital Statistics Report. Kuala Lumpur:2017


    retrieved from https://www.dosm.gov.my @ 21 Jan 2022.

    Itzhaky, H., & Zanbar, L. (2014). In the front line: The impact of specialist training for hospital
    physicians in children at risk on their collaboration with social workers. Social Work in
    Health Care, 53(7), 617-639
    retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net @ 02 Sptember 2021.

    Midwives Act (1966 - Revised @1990) Midwives Board Malaysia - The Code Of Professional
    Conduct And Practice Of A Midwife, retrieved from http://www.moh.gov.my/moh @ 28
    Ogos 2021.

    MWBS 4033- Principle and Practice in Midwifery Zunaidah Samsudin 1


    Notes to refer:

    SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES IN RELATION TO MIDWIFERY

    Department of Social Welfare Malaysia, Ministry of Women, Family and Community


    Development
    Introduction
    The Social Welfare Department Malaysia (JKMM) was established in 1946 and has been
    through several structural changes since. The department started with its involvement in
    managing problems that stemmed from World War II. From there, its roles and functions have
    expanded to preventive and rehabilitative services in social issues and the development of the
    community. It is one of the agencies under the administration of the Ministry of Women, Family
    and Community Development.
    Welfare services In Malaysia

    Vision
    A caring and harmonious society
    Mission
    Towards a society that is socially harmonious
    Motto
    The Blessings of Good Deeds

    Objectives
    i.To provide protection and rehabilitation to the department's target groups
    ii.To develop a community through attitudinal change and building capacity towards self-reliance
    iii.To create a caring society

    MWBS 4033- Principle and Practice in Midwifery Zunaidah Samsudin 2


    iv.To enhance the community's well-being through professional social welfare services, social
    development and a strategic sharing of responsibilities

    Department's Target Groups


     Children (according to the Child Act 2001)
     People with disabilities
     Older persons
     Destitute persons (according to the Destitute Persons Act 1977)
     Family (women and girls, single parents, victims of domestic
    violence, the poor and people with problems)
     Victims of natural disaster
     Voluntary welfare organisations
    Programmes and Activities

    For Children
    The Department is responsible for the provision of care, protection and rehabilitation of children
    to ensure their well-being. Programmes are institutionalbased as well as community-based and
    implemented with the cooperation and participation of the community and voluntary
    organisations. The activities provided by the institution under the Department include guidance
    and counselling, formal education, religious and moral education, recreational activities, as well
    as health and medical services. Other services undertaken by the Department include:
     Protection and Rehabilitation for:
    - Children in confl ict with the law
    - Children who are beyond control
    - Children exposed to prostitution
    - Urgent protection for children forced into prostitution/illegitimate pregnancy
     Rehabilitation Programmes for Juveniles:
    - Preparation of probation reports
    - Supervision of probation cases
     District Child Welfare Committees
    - Supervision of probation cases
     Care and Protection
    - Management of child abuse cases
    - Neglected and abandoned children
    • "Teledera Hotline"

    MWBS 4033- Principle and Practice in Midwifery Zunaidah Samsudin 3


    • Adoption
    • Foster Care Application
    • Child Protection Teams
    • Child Activity Centres
    • Celebration of International Children's Day
    Rehabilitation of People with Disabilities
    The objectives of the rehabilitation services for People with Disabilities (PWDs) are to assist
    PWDs to be self-reliant and to achieve their full potential.
    Services provided include:
    • Registration
    • Artificial Aid and Assistive Devices
    • Launching Grants
    • Disabled Workers Allowance
    • Work Placement
    • Institutional Training and Medical Rehabilitation
    • Community Based-Rehabilitation Programmes
    • Group Homes

    Malaysia is fully committed in improving the welfare and development of its disabled population.
    This is evident in the signing of the Proclamation on Full Participation and Equal Opportunities
    for People with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific region on 16 May 1994; and the ratification of
    the Convention of the Rights of the Child. The government has also endorsed the "Biwako
    Millennium Framework for Action Towards an Inclusive, Barrier-free and Rights-based Society
    for PWDs in Asia and the Pacific" to enable them to enjoy equal opportunities and to participate
    in the mainstream development of the country. The national Advisory and Consultative Council
    for People with Disabilities was established to coordinate the implementation of this framework.

    Domestic Violence
    The department provides assistance in domestic violence issues through:
     Managing cases of domestic violence in accordance with the
    Domestic Violence Act 1994
     Protection for victims of domestic violence

    For Older Persons

    MWBS 4033- Principle and Practice in Midwifery Zunaidah Samsudin 4


    The care and protection for older persons through institutional service provides health care,
    guidance, counselling, recreation and religious teachings. In addition, other programmes that
    have been established to ensure the well-being of older persons include:
     Financial Assistance
     Day Care Centre for Older Persons
     Homes for Older Persons without Next of Kin
     Programmes and Activities Undertaken by Non-Governmental Organisations
     Celebration of National Day for Older Persons

    For Destitute Persons


    The Destitute Persons Act 1977 provides for the protection of destitute persons or vagrants from
    public displeasure. Through Desa Bina Diri, the department provides the following activities:
     Care and Protection
     Skill Training
     Counselling
     Integration into Society

    Management and Disaster Aid


    Services that provide assistance to victims of natural disaster have been in existence since the
    inception of the Department in 1946. The roles and responsibilities of the Department include
    various stages i.e. before, during and after the occurrence of disaster which covers:
     Management of Evacuation Centres
     Assistance in the Form of Food, Clothing and Other Necessities
     Registration of Victims
     Guidance and Counselling

    Financial Assistance to the Needy


    The main objective of the Financial Assistance Scheme of the Department of Social Welfare is
    to lessen the financial burden of the less fortunate and needy individuals/ families. Financial
    assistance will be rendered until such time when their financial situation has improved and they
    have become self-reliant.
    The general objectives of the Financial Assistance Schemes are:
     To provide adequate income for meeting the basic needs of the family

    MWBS 4033- Principle and Practice in Midwifery Zunaidah Samsudin 5


     As an incentive aimed at motivating certain target groups, e.g. PWDs to remain in
    employment
     To enhance the quality of life of the community especially the older persons, needy children
    and single mothers so as to ensure that they have access to better quality of life and basic
    services

    Types of Financial Schemes:


     Aid for Needy Children
     Aid for Older Persons
     Disabled Worker's Allowance
     Launching Grant
     Foster Child Scheme
     Apprenticeship Allowance
     Aid Assistance
     School Aid
     Aid for Procuring Assistive Devices/Artificial Appliances

    Counselling Service
    Provides counselling services to staff, inmates of institutions as well as community which
    includes:
     Rehabilitation - intervention programmes such as Interactive Workshops, Individual, Group,
    Family and Community Counselling
     Prevention - to carry out programmes such as workshops, courses and seminars related to
    individual capacity-building in the Department's organisation and community. It includes
    occupational interest, stress management, interpersonal skills, family skills, motivation and
    many more
     Outreach - identify community members who are at risk and develop intervention
    programmes for children who have to deal with parents' divorce, stress and others
     Advocacy

    Legal and Advocacy Division


    The Legal and Advocacy Division is responsible for ensuring that all services of the department
    are carried out in accordance to the existing legal provisions, rules and regulations. Their
    services include:

    MWBS 4033- Principle and Practice in Midwifery Zunaidah Samsudin 6


     Registration of Child Care Centres in accordance with the Child Care Centre Act 1984
     Registration of Care Centres in accordance with the Care Centre Act 1993
     Advocacy and legal literacy
     Review of Acts

    Consultancy and Community Services


    Focus of this service is towards encouraging active participation of local community members,
    volunteers, private sectors and non-governmental (welfare-related) organisations in the
    development and rehabilitation of the target groups through attitudinal change and capacity-
    building towards self-reliance. Implementation of various programmes is undertaken through
    smart partnerships that are in line with efforts to inculcate a caring society. Programmes and
    services provided are:
     Community Organisation Projects
     Development of Voluntary Welfare Organisations
     Development of Volunteerism - National Welfare Bridge
     Consultancy and Advisory Services

    Socio-Welfare Institutions and Children's Activity Centres


    Besides carrying out activities and programmes to help the targeted groups, JKMM has set up
    various Socio-Welfare Institutions to provide social services to the public.
    They are:
     Children Institutions
    - Rumah Kanak-kanak
    - Rumah Tunas Harapan
     Protection and Rehabilitation Institutions
    - Desa Bina Diri
     Senior Citizens and Epidemic Patients
    - Rumah Seri Kenangan
    - Rumah Ehsan
     Institusi OKU (Golongan Kurang Upaya)
    - Bengkel Daya (Bengkel Terlindung)
     Institusi Warga Emas dan Keluarga
     Pusat Perkembangan Kemahiran Kebangsaan Serendah
     Kompleks Penyayang Bakti Sungai Buloh

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     Others
    - Taman Seri Puteri
    - Sekolah Tunas Bakti
    - Taman Sinar Harapan
    Children's Activity Centres are set up in every district to provide help to children, parents /
    guardians involved in child abuse cases.

    Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (Malaysia)


     Mission
     Strategies
     National Social Welfare Policy
     National Policy On Women
     National Policy for the Elderly

     Organization
     Department for Women's Development
     National Population and Family Development Board
     Social Institute of Malaysia
     Women's rights
     Reproductive rights
    United Nations Commission on the Status of Women

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