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Need someone to talk to? Youth in S’pore can turn to trained listeners in new initiative

Polytechnic student Jordan Reed Oliveiro (right), 19, speaking with youth worker Danial Tang (left), 30, during Chat Circles, a new mental wellbeing programme that supports youth navigating key life transitions.

Children of unwed parents to receive cash benefits under SG Child Support Package

Observers said the move sends a broader signal that a child’s access to support should not depend on the circumstances of their birth.

Public invited to shape content of 2,000 sq m Singapore Chinese Heritage Gallery opening in 2031

The travelling exhibition at Chinatown Complex on Aug 25 gathers feedback for the new Singapore Chinese Heritage Gallery.

NDR support measures give parents more money and time; workplace culture the next challenge

Parents said that these initiatives signal a stronger focus on supporting parents through their children’s growing years and move beyond simply offering incentives to have more babies.

Skilled trades fight ‘unglam, dirty’ perceptions to woo young people into shrinking local workforce

Plumbers Geraldine Goh and Yeo Kai Xun prefer hands-on, problem-solving roles.

3,000 lower-income residents in north-east towns to get $500 in warm meals under new programme

Elsie Lim redeeming her warm meal during the launch of a free warm meal programme at Block 603A Tampines Avenue 9 on Aug 21.

MOM tapping migrant worker network for alerts on issues like salary claims: Dinesh

Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) with migrant workers from KPA Engineering, SK Industries and VVR Plant Engineering at Kranji Recreation Centre on June 28.

NCSS to spend $5.6 million to get more agencies to help gaming, porn and gambling addicts

The National Council of Social Service is funding $5.6 million over three years for the Addiction Support Programme for Inclusion, Recovery and Empowerment.

Housing, jobs, rebuilding family ties: 17 projects to be piloted to help rough sleepers in S’pore

Eleven of the projects supported by PATH will pilot new approaches to supporting rough sleepers.

Rebuilding broken lives: New initiative to house and support youth turned away by family

Social workers have come across cases where the wrong information is shared about rough sleepers.

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