Social work

Scaling up Singapore’s neighbour dispute unit could better manage severe hoarding cases: Observers

Hoarding cases in Whampoa Drive (left) and in Clementi.

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41-year-old mother’s journey from financial strain to stability

Three social service agencies team up to boost technology with $3.9m support from Lien Foundation

(First row, from left to right) Mr Fareez Fahmy, Chief Executive Officer of Allkin Singapore, Mr Christian Chao, Chief Executive Officer of Care Corner Singapore and Mr Arthur Ling, Chief Executive of Fei Yue Community Service.

MSF to spend $15m on new tech solutions like using AI to analyse at-risk families

Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said that one of the ministry’s goals is to use data to identify those at risk and reach families earlier.

Heatwave watch: Smart tech helps keep Rome’s elderly safe

The local authorities are hailing the device as a key health prevention tool, especially in the midst of the ongoing deadly heatwave in Europe.

Strong support systems inspire SP grads to pursue their passions in social work, finance

SP graduate Sophia Lai, 20, received the Tan Kay Yong Gold Medal during graduation, awarded to a graduate within the top 5 per cent of the cohort from a design or creative diploma.

Mums’ health struggles inspire NYP grads to design pastry-related game, pursue social work

kfnyp - Ms Sherine Yeoh Fang Jin, 22, a student from Nanyang Polytechnic with a diploma in in Animation, Games & Visual Effects.

CREDIT: NANYANG POLYTECHNIC

Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation pledges $6m to support mental health training, youth work

The Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation will support a recently established master’s programme in clinical mental health by NUS and youth non-profit organisation Impart with $3 million each over the next three years.

askST: What do I need to know about new child protection measures after Megan Khung’s tragic case?

On April 30, MSF designated about 80 child protection case management agencies with the relevant expertise to handle child abuse cases, starting from May 1.

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.

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