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Older adults without children bear lion’s share of caregiving for parents: S’pore study

Regardless of gender and birth order, this group of adults aged 50 and above contributed more in caregiving for their parents.
Regardless of gender and birth order, this group of adults aged 50 and above contributed more in caregiving for their parents.

Helping Singapore’s sex workers move to other work

Project X's tailored programme provides services such as writing resumes and connecting sex workers to potential employers.
Project X's tailored programme provides services such as writing resumes and connecting sex workers to potential employers.

S’pore charity’s special programme prepares people with disabilities for work

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(From left) Mr Rayner Teo, 23, Apprentice Associate Market Manager, graduated from TAP2021; Ms Lai Su Ying, 19, graduated from Temasek Polytechnic, one of the TAP participants in Singlife from TAP2024; and Ms Ari Hamed, 21, Digital Innovation Analyst, graduated from TAP2023; attending Tomo Day 2024 at Nanyang Polytechnic on June 5, 2024.
Tomo Day 2024, celebrating the 5th anniversary of TomoWork, a charitable non-profit organization in Singapore dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities (PWDs) and students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to achieve meaningful employment opportunities.
The event will be attended by Guest of Honour Mr. Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Social and Family Development.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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(From left) Mr Rayner Teo, 23, Apprentice Associate Market Manager, graduated from TAP2021; Ms Lai Su Ying, 19, graduated from Temasek Polytechnic, one of the TAP participants in Singlife from TAP2024; and Ms Ari Hamed, 21, Digital Innovation Analyst, graduated from TAP2023; attending Tomo Day 2024 at Nanyang Polytechnic on June 5, 2024.
Tomo Day 2024, celebrating the 5th anniversary of TomoWork, a charitable non-profit organization in Singapore dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities (PWDs) and students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to achieve meaningful employment opportunities.
The event will be attended by Guest of Honour Mr. Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Social and Family Development.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

S’pore charity taps tailored programmes to prevent inter-generational offending

Wlneugen - Ms Juliana Jumadi has been actively participating in NeuGen's initiatives since 2016 with her three children. She said she has found emotional and social support especially with the mothers' support group. 

Credit: Thian Wen Li
Wlneugen - Ms Juliana Jumadi has been actively participating in NeuGen's initiatives since 2016 with her three children. She said she has found emotional and social support especially with the mothers' support group. 

Credit: Thian Wen Li

Mother donates organs of brain-dead 14-year-old son who collapsed during 2.4km run

Madam Fiona Soo (dark blue top), 51, at the wake of her youngest son, Issac Loo, 9, held at a pavilion at Woodlands Circle on May 28, 2024.
Madam Fiona Soo (dark blue top), 51, at the wake of her youngest son, Issac Loo, 9, held at a pavilion at Woodlands Circle on May 28, 2024.

7 hawkers joined succession scheme in two years; others cite lack of incentives to join

Many veteran hawkers say they hope to get something for their hard work before passing their recipes to non-family members.
Many veteran hawkers say they hope to get something for their hard work before passing their recipes to non-family members.

Younger children more likely to delay reporting sexual abuse: Study

An anatomically-correct doll seen in a room where Police speak with victims of child sexual abuse cases on April 12, 2021. 
An anatomically-correct doll seen in a room where Police speak with victims of child sexual abuse cases on April 12, 2021. 

How to support children and youth who have been sexually abused and their families

Reporting of child sexual abuse can be delayed when the perpertrators are family members.
Reporting of child sexual abuse can be delayed when the perpertrators are family members.

CHIJ, one of the oldest girls’ schools in Singapore, celebrates 170 years

wlchij20/ST20240517_202448359215/Ng Sor Luan/Celebrating 170 Years of IJ Education in Singapore. About 20, 000 students, alumni and other invited guests celebrate IJ 170 years of education in Singapore on May 20, 2024 at the Sports Hub.
wlchij20/ST20240517_202448359215/Ng Sor Luan/Celebrating 170 Years of IJ Education in Singapore. About 20, 000 students, alumni and other invited guests celebrate IJ 170 years of education in Singapore on May 20, 2024 at the Sports Hub.

More support for those with learning challenges but not formally diagnosed as dyslexic

Struggling learners without a formal diagnosis constitute 25 to 30 per cent of the student population in Singapore.
Struggling learners without a formal diagnosis constitute 25 to 30 per cent of the student population in Singapore.

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