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NCSS Study Yield Insights for Social Service Sector to Enhance Caregiver Support
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03/08/2022
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2 August 2022, Singapore – The 2018 Quality of Life (QOL) of Caregivers Study has resulted in the launch of several caregiving pilots in collaboration with community partners. The study reaffirmed that caregivers took pride in caring for their loved ones and understood the importance of their role. Caregivers also need a stronger support ecosystem to relieve some of their caregiving burdens and help them provide care more sustainably.
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Launch of Digitalisation Training Programmes for Social Service Sector
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25/03/2021
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Appointment of New Board Members for the National Council of Social Service
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29/07/2024
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The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) announced key appointment holders to the Board of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). In addition to the appointments made by the Minister for Social and Family Development, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, other Board members were either elected at the NCSS Annual General Meeting held on 17 July 2024 or appointed by the President of the Board. All will serve a two-year term from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2026.
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More People Volunteer Regularly with Social Service Agencies, with more putting in place Volunteer Management Practices, According to NCSS Survey
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01/08/2024
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Findings from the National Council of Social Service
(NCSS)’s Sector Survey on Volunteer Management (VM) 2023 showed that close to 8 in 10
SSAs have put in place strong volunteer management infrastructure and processes resulting
in a 15% increase in regular volunteers in the sector, compared to when the study was first
conducted in 2021.
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National Council of Social Service Launches Sustainable Philanthropy Framework for Businesses to Measure Social Impact of Philanthropic Efforts for Better Social Outcomes
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24/07/2024
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The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) has launched the Sustainable Philanthropy Framework to help businesses enhance their brand value and take on a more sustained and longer-term approach to resource the sector and give back to the community. It seeks to provide a robust mechanism for businesses to adopt and measure the outcomes of their existing philanthropic practices.
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Ministry of Social and Family Development and National Council of Social Service Holds Inaugural MSF Family Scholarship Ceremony 2024
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29/07/2024
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The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and its statutory board, the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) held its first joint MSF Family Scholarship Award Ceremony this year. The joint ceremony reflects the growing opportunities in the social service sector, and the Ministry’s commitment to attract more individuals with potential to contribute and grow their careers within the MSF Family of agencies and the social service sector.
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Speech By Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister For Social and Family Development and Second Minister For Health at Singapore Regional Business Forum, Singapore Apex Business Summit on 24 July 2024
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24/07/2024
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Speech By Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister For Social and Family Development and Second Minster For Health at Singapore Regional Business Forum, Singapore Apex Business Summit on 24 July 2024
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Speech By Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister For Social and Family Development and Second Minister For Health at The Social Service Tribe Festival on 23 February 2024, 10.00am At Paya Lebar Quarter Plaza
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23/02/2024
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Speech By Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister For Social and Family Development and Second Minster For Health at The Social Service Tribe Festival on 23 February 2024, 10.00am At Paya Lebar Quarter Plaza
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National Council of Social Service to Expand its role as a Sector Developer
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17/07/2024
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As it looks to expand its role beyond a membership body to deliver stronger outcomes for social service users as a sector developer, the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) is engaging social service agencies (SSAs) and sector partners to seek feedback on consequent amendments to the NCSS Act
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NCSS AGM 2020 - CEO's Address
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15/03/2021
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Address by Ms Tan Li San, NCSS CEO, delivered at NCSS's first virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 15 July 2020.
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NCSS AGM 2020 - President's Address
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15/03/2021
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Address by Ms Anita Fam, NCSS President, delivered at NCSS's first virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 15 July 2020.
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New Initiatives To Encourage Charitable Giving
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18/06/2021
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MSF and NCSS will be launching a new Change for Charity initiative and extending Community Chest’s ongoing SHARE as One (SAO) programme.
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Better Support For Caregivers Of Persons With Disabilities Through New Singapore Together Alliance For Action
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18/06/2021
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A new Singapore Together Alliance for Action (SG Together AfA) will be formed by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), SG Enable and community partners to co-create solutions on pressing issues faced by caregivers of persons with disabilities.
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NCSS rallies partners to better engage volunteers and build their capability to enhance service delivery
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11/04/2023
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Findings from the Social Service Sector Survey on VolunteerManagement (VM) conducted by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) in 2022revealed that social service agencies (SSAs) with VM practices were twice as likely to retainenough high-quality volunteers to meet organisational needs as compared to those without.NCSS, together with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), organised theinaugural Singapore VM Conference today, to showcase trends and best practices in VM.
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NCSS channels more than $100m into transforming social service sector and attracting talent over 3 years
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23/02/2024
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New Transformation Sustainability Scheme launched at the first ever Social Service Tribe Festival that celebrates sector professionals with a shared purpose of transforming lives.
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DBS, Singapore Courts and National Council of Social Service launch “Hackathon for a Better World” to crowdsource solutions for a more mentally-resilient society
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27/07/2023
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DBS, Singapore Courts (SG Courts) and the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) today launched the fourth edition of “Hackathon for a Better World”, themed “Creating a Supportive and Mentally Resilient Society”.
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Launch of Refreshed Social Service Sector Roadmap and Fund to Strengthen Partnerships for Better Social Service Delivery
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13/07/2022
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SINGAPORE, 13 JULY 2022 – The refreshed Social Service Sector Strategic Thrusts (4ST), a five-year roadmap for the social service sector, was launched today at the annual Social Service Summit convened by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). Complementing the refreshed roadmap, NCSS also released the 4ST Playbook, and an upcoming 4ST Partnership Fund to empower the sector to strengthen social service delivery through innovative collaborations.
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NCSS Rallies Social Service Agencies and Corporates to Strengthen Partnerships and Foster Sustainable Philanthropy
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18/07/2023
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The Sustainable Philanthropy Framework (“Framework”) to guide corporates to measure and monitor the social impact of their donations, volunteering, and inclusive hiring practices, was announced today at the Social Service Summit organised by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS).
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Opening Speech by Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister Of Social and Family Development, at Social Service Awards and Graduation Ceremony 2023
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04/11/2023
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MSF and NCSS Partner SUSS to Build Research and Capabilities for the Social Service Sector
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04/11/2023
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Social Service Awards and Graduation Ceremony 2023 recognises over 560 individuals including sector professionals with at least 20 years of service.
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