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National Council of Social Service (NCSS)

New membership structure for National Council of Social Service among changes to Act

Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said that social needs have become increasingly complex, and the broader ecosystem supporting social services has expanded.
Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said that social needs have become increasingly complex, and the broader ecosystem supporting social services has expanded.

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How a recovery centre gave this S’porean a second chance – and a mission to help others

At We Care Community Services, Mr Scott Teo has found a network to help him overcome his addiction and given him renewed purpose as he works as a recovery guide there. PHOTO: SPH MEDIA
At We Care Community Services, Mr Scott Teo has found a network to help him overcome his addiction and given him renewed purpose as he works as a recovery guide there. PHOTO: SPH MEDIA

Greater support to grow, equip Singapore’s social service workforce to meet more complex needs

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Minister for Social and Family Development, Mr Masagos Zulkifli; and Minister of State for Social and Family Development, Mr Goh Pei Ming; taking a group photograph with the event guests during the closing event of the Year of Celebrating Social Service Professionals at Flower Field Hall in Gardens by the Bay on Dec 9, 2025.
Minister for Social and Family Development, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, will announce enhancements to capability building initiatives under the Professional Capability Grant. Minister of State for Social and Family Development, Mr Goh Pei Ming, will also be in attendance.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Minister for Social and Family Development, Mr Masagos Zulkifli; and Minister of State for Social and Family Development, Mr Goh Pei Ming; taking a group photograph with the event guests during the closing event of the Year of Celebrating Social Service Professionals at Flower Field Hall in Gardens by the Bay on Dec 9, 2025.
Minister for Social and Family Development, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, will announce enhancements to capability building initiatives under the Professional Capability Grant. Minister of State for Social and Family Development, Mr Goh Pei Ming, will also be in attendance.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

PSD senior director Lim Shung Yar to be appointed CEO of National Council of Social Service

Mr Lim Shung Yar will succeed current NCSS chief executive Tan Li San and fully assume the role on Feb 1, 2026.
Mr Lim Shung Yar will succeed current NCSS chief executive Tan Li San and fully assume the role on Feb 1, 2026.

Purpose is about Lifting Others

‘Sometimes being there is enough to change lives’: Mental health advocate Cho Ming Xiu

Through his work, Mr Cho Ming Xiu hopes to shift the mindset on mental health from stigma to empathy and proactive support.
Through his work, Mr Cho Ming Xiu hopes to shift the mindset on mental health from stigma to empathy and proactive support.

1 in 4 adults in Singapore experiences mild symptoms of depression, anxiety: Study

The findings come on the back of growing efforts to create supportive workplace environments.
The findings come on the back of growing efforts to create supportive workplace environments.

NCSS warns of scam invitation letter using its logo to raise funds while promising rebates

The statutory board warned of the scam invitation letter in a Facebook post on Sept 2.
The statutory board warned of the scam invitation letter in a Facebook post on Sept 2.

Social services veteran Anita Fam gets MSF’s first Lifetime Achievement Award

CMG20250725-RChiong02/张俊杰/邝瑜慧/LAUNCH OF REFRESHED MSF VOLUNTEER AND PARTNER AWARDS AND INAUGURAL IMPACT SCORE CARD [Peony Ballroom, Level 4, Sands Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956]

Ms Anita Fam, President of the National Council of Social Service and recipient of the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award, photographed at the MSF Volunteer and Partner Awards on July 25, 2025.
CMG20250725-RChiong02/张俊杰/邝瑜慧/LAUNCH OF REFRESHED MSF VOLUNTEER AND PARTNER AWARDS AND INAUGURAL IMPACT SCORE CARD [Peony Ballroom, Level 4, Sands Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956]

Ms Anita Fam, President of the National Council of Social Service and recipient of the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award, photographed at the MSF Volunteer and Partner Awards on July 25, 2025.

New programme empowers social service professionals to raise awareness about their roles

Minister for Social and Family Development, Masagos Zulkifli, at the Tribe Ambassadors programme's Open Mic Day on July 9, 2025.
Minister for Social and Family Development, Masagos Zulkifli, at the Tribe Ambassadors programme's Open Mic Day on July 9, 2025.

15 receive social service honours, including founding member of S’pore’s first inclusive pre-school

Awwa chief executive J.R. Karthikeyan received the President’s Award for Social Service Professionals at the inaugural Social Service Professional Awards on July 2.
Awwa chief executive J.R. Karthikeyan received the President’s Award for Social Service Professionals at the inaugural Social Service Professional Awards on July 2.

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