Social support

SIT-designed AI, VR tools used to assess workers’ skills and address gaps

President’s Challenge to support 121 programmes in 2026, more than double from 2025

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam with beneficiaries during a visit to Reach Family Service Centre in Sin Ming on April 30.

Forum: Strengthening everyday support systems key to good mental health

NTU students launch campaign to raise acceptance of assistance dogs

(In dark shirts from left) Ruth Loo, Tan Tze Wei, Jaymee Tan, Jin Qiuhui, along with guide dog handler Thomas Nathan Chan with his guide dog Eve.

From dreams to duty: A woman’s caregiving journey after her husband’s stroke upends retirement plans

Madam Helene Ong, who cared for her husband after his stroke, learnt from TOUCH Community Services' caregiver support group to take care of her own well-being.

Who cares for caregivers? 10 agencies get new grant to expand support, respite care in S’pore

Madam Jasmine Lee is the main caregiver to her 13-year-old daughter Sarah, who has multiple disabilities. Peer support helped in her caregiving journey.

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A gentler climb with shorter steps for S'pore's most vulnerable families

More achievable milestones to help vulnerable families qualify for financial incentives are a huge help to them.

When heart meets action: Shining a light on social work excellence in Singapore

Senior Social Worker Zoe Tee (right), 34, during an animal assisted intervention session with Goay Zhen Yi, 16, on March 7, 2026.

New Outward Bound Singapore Coney Island campus opening in 2nd half of 2026 among key MCCY updates

ST30032016-1608970121/kgconey31/Jamie Koh/A new Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) campus will be developed on Coney Island by 2020 to give more Singapore youths equal opportunities to strengthen their confidence and tenacity through outdoor adventure education. Ms Grace Fu will be announcing the plans at a media event at OBS Campus, Pulau Ubin, on Wednesday.

Location : OBS at Ubin on 30 March 2016 HODDER'S REQUEST

Halfway houses help prevent inmates with drug history from reoffending: Prison service

Selarang Halfway House is one of the 11 such houses in Singapore that works with the Singapore Prison Service to help drug offenders during the tail end of their sentence.

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