Silver Support Scheme

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Forum: Silver Support Scheme criteria periodically reviewed

Forum: Review Silver Support Scheme criteria to help seniors

Silver Housing Bonus to be extended to more private home owners who right-size to HDB flats

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She knocks on doors regularly to check in on seniors

Rasul Fathima Ahmad, 53, (right) a volunteer (Silver Generation Ambassador) with the Fernvale division engaging with a senior, Madam Nair Lachmy, 73 on December 19, 2023.

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Rasul Fathima Ahmad, 53, is a volunteer (Silver Generation Ambassador) with the Fernvale division. She is a keen learner and always looking for development opportunities, including Mandarin lessons to improve her ability to communicate with Mandarin-speaking seniors in her area. She us also attending a para-counselling course to help her conduct her engagements more effectively.

She was able to proactively help a senior with their Senior Support, navigating the conversations with CPF with them and supporting the senior through to a resolution in their case. The senior was very thankful for her help, as it made a real difference.

She also volunteers in other areas:
- food distribution at the mosque

She has received several awards in recognition of her efforts:
- SGA Exemplary Award 2023
- SGA Service Award (Bronze)

Extra payouts to help ease seniors off Silver Support Scheme

Seniors no longer eligible for Silver Support Scheme will receive 2 payments to ease transition

BUDGET 2020 - HELP’S AT HAND: FOR SENIORS AND YOUNG

More qualify for Silver Support, with payouts raised by 20%

Madam Lee Lai Kum, 71, lives in a two-room rental flat with her husband and mum. They will each get $900 every quarter instead of $750.

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