National Council of Social Service (NCSS)

Scaling heights for a good cause: Over 100 take part in vertical marathon by ComChest and MBS

Participants posing for a photo at the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, after competing in a vertical marathon by Community Chest in collaboration with the Marina Bay Sands, on Aug 29.

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.

Recommended pay for social service jobs in S’pore up by 5% on average

Those working in social services could get higher salaries, with recommended pay guidelines for jobs in the sector up by 5 per cent on average.

$100 million raised for Community Chest and other causes during SG60; Govt to match donations

An event celebrating the SG60 SGShare campaign at Punggol Coast Mall on March 7.

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.

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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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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