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Scheme to help vulnerable families meet aspirations to go national

Education Minister Desmond Lee and Chairman of the GAF Council for Boon Lay Wendell Wong, and Director at a ST interview at MOE on Nov 11.

Pre-school teacher who overcame childhood abuse among 11 awarded President’s Challenge fellowships

President’s Challenge fellows (from left) FyreFlyz founder Lovelynne Chong, pre-school teacher Nor Natasha Samian, and PCF Sparkletots pre-school teacher Muhamad Shahril Samri on Oct 25.

One child offended, but the next doesn’t have to

Spain approves new social benefits ahead of snap election

The measures also extend temporary sick pay for women suffering from menopause-related conditions.

Tokyo govt boosts support for marriage seekers in bid to raise birth rate

According to a survey conducted by the metropolitan government this spring, just under 60% of unmarried people aged 18 to 49 expressed a desire to marry.

Tengah to get first family service centre in 2027; preventive health hub opens in Ang Mo Kio

A family service centre, to be run by Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities, is estimated to open in mid-2027 at Block 225A Tengah Garden Avenue.

1 in 3 middle-aged women in S’pore had anxiety symptoms; more distressed less likely to seek help: Survey

Around 33.5% of middle-aged women surveyed showed symptoms consistent with anxiety, and 21.8% showed symptoms consistent with depression.

Forum: What makes some people refrain from reoffending?

British PM Burnham pledges to offer social care reform at next election

British PM Andy Burnham said he would not present his social care plans until the next national election, which is due by mid-2029.

Support group founder who empowers cardiac patients to heal together among S’pore’s silent heroes

Magdalene Chia was one of five everyday individuals honored at the 13th Singapore Silent Heroes Awards, receiving the Heart of Humanity accolade.

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