2026 outlook: What’s next for social sector and the top stories of 2025
ComLink+ pre-school incentive scheme sees strong take-up, employment package has slower start
Over 20,000 families on key government financial aid scheme in 2024, a five-year low in S’pore
About 1 in 6 ComLink+ families has family violence woes: MSF report on lower-income families
More new cases of spousal, elder abuse in 2024 amid greater awareness of domestic violence
Number of child abuse cases in Singapore up in 2024, primary school kids make up biggest group
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Greater support to grow, equip Singapore’s social service workforce to meet more complex needs
New task force set up by Govt to support those with disabilities; Enabling Village opens new space
No smartphone use in secondary schools from 2026, including during recess and CCAs
Young and on the streets: Number of under-35s rough sleeping on the rise in Singapore
