Social work is a profession that requires specific skills to be effectively applied in all case management handled by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM). This makes the social work profession particularly challenging, necessitating continuous and dynamic competency development. In response, the National Social Work Summit was first organised in 2023, bringing together experienced social workers and practitioners on a unified platform to outline and set the direction for the development of the social work profession in Malaysia.

The inaugural National Social Work Summit, themed "Celebrating Social Work in Malaysia: Respecting Diversity Through Joint Social Action," was attended by various experts from both local and international arenas.