Social services
Raising AI literacy, deploying it in healthcare and social services among ministries’ plans
Equipping Singaporeans with artificial-intelligence skills is part of the government’s focus on strengthening assurances throughout life
TribeX at NCSS Summit 2025 showcases tech used by social service agencies
NCSS also announces the launch of the SG60 Towards Sustainability Fund, which provides one-off funding of S$30,000 to eligible agencies
NCSS, social service agencies push for more regular volunteerism
A 2024 study reports that regular volunteers have a higher quality of life
Over half of world population have social benefits, a first: UN
This is a jump of nearly 10 percentage points since 2015
Singapore to refresh social support measures amid signs of stratification: DPM Wong
THE Republic will refresh its measures to support lower-income groups, seniors and young families, amid early signs that society is becoming more stratified, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said o...
URA, MOH launch Parry Avenue site for private assisted living development
THE Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), together with Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH), on Thursday (Sep 29) put up a site at Parry Avenue for sale via tender. This will be for a pilot private as...
Budget 2022: Enhancements to schemes to support social mobility, vulnerable groups
MEASURES to improve Singapore's social fabric, including helping low-income families and children, wer announced by Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Feb 18).
Online charity initiative raises over S$1m to benefit needy during the pandemic
Mind The Gap has helped address needs of those who cannot qualify for government financial assistance or where financial assistance received has been inadequate
Can new collaboration models help us build back better together?
New models from social impact investing that are being adapted to Asia can be used to effectively solve complex social problems together.
For better aged care: The gaps in Singapore's nursing home market and alternative models of care for the elderly
THE issue of how - and where - to age well is growing ever more pertinent in Singapore, as demographic changes mean that fewer elderly will be able to rely on family care in their golden years.
