Press Release I National Council of Social Service

Launch of Special Vehicles Fleet at Handicaps Welfare Association's Wheel, Walk or Jog 2015

15/03/2021

More people with special needs will have accessible and affordable transport

Enabling a "Mixed Ability" Mindset:See the True Me Campaign gets people past superficial acceptance of persons with disabilities

15/03/2021

11 social service organisations invite Singaporeans to 20 mixed ability experiences as part of the campaign

Social Service Sector Manpower Projected to Grow to 16,000 by 2019 Due to Evolving Social Needs

15/03/2021

Number of social service professionals has increased to more than 50% over past 10 years NCSS builds capacity and capability through a holistic approach of attracting, developing and retaining talent

New Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications launched for individuals to future-proof their careers in the social service sector

20/07/2023

SkillsFuture initiatives for the social service sector to be rolled out by 2016 to grow pipeline of skilled social service professionals.

Speech by Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister For Social and Family Development and Second Minster for Health at the NCSS Volunteer Management Leadership Series

31/05/2023

Speech by Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister For Social and Family Development and Second Minster for Health at the NCSS Volunteer Management Leadership Series, on 29 May 2023, 3.00pm at SMU Admin Building

Speech by Ms Anita Fam, President, NCSS on "Impact through Innovation" at the Social Service Summit, 16 July 2019 at Marina Bay Sands

15/03/2021

Speech by Ms Anita Fam, President, NCSS on "Impact through Innovation" at the Social Service Summit, 16 July 2019 at Marina Bay Sands

Speech by Ms Anita Fam, President, National Council of Social Service at the Social Service Summit 2021

14/07/2021

MSF Appoints New Board Members for the National Council of Social Service

21/07/2022

The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) announced today key appointment holders to the Board of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), and the re-appointment of the Board President. In addition to the appointments made by Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for Health, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, other Board members were elected at NCSS’ Annual General Meeting held on 13 July 2022 or appointed by the Board President, all of whom will serve a two-year term from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2024.

Closure of The Courage Fund Relief Schemes

24/11/2022

SINGAPORE, 24 May 2022 – Close to 30,000 individuals who required support during the COVID-19 pandemic have benefitted from The Courage Fund (TCF). The beneficiaries included healthcare and other frontline workers who stepped up with courage in the thick of the pandemic, and lower-income households directly affected by COVID-19. Following the adjustment in Singapore’s Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) status on 26 April 2022, and extensive easing of community and border measures, MSF and NCSS have reviewed and will close all TCF COVID-19 relief schemes with immediate effect.Those who had been certified as COVID-positive before 24 May 2022 can still apply.

New Study Identifies Need for a Framework for a Quality Volunteer Experience in Singapore’s Social Service Sector

31/05/2023

First-of-its-kind study by NCSS and SMU aims to enable Social Service Agencies to develop data-backed volunteer management strategies for more effective outcomes, attracting and retaining more volunteers in the long run.

Transcript of Remarks by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies, Seeds of Sustainable Philanthropy Event

03/05/2023

Closing Remarks by Ms Tan Li San, NCSS CEO at the Singapore Volunteer Management Conference

11/04/2023

Opening Address by Ms Anita Fam Siu Ping NCSS President at the Singapore Volunteer Management Conference

11/04/2023

NCSS Spearheads 3P Partnership Efforts to Drive Sustainable Transformation in Non-profit Sector

14/11/2022

Three Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to bolster service, data, and process transformation in the non-profit sector were signed today, between the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) respectively. The MOU signing ceremony was witnessed by Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary (SPS) in the Ministry of Social and Family Development, and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, at the inaugural Transformation Showcase for Non-Profits (TSNP) organised by NCSS.

Opening Address by Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Social and Family Development and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth at the Transformation Showcase for Non-profits

14/11/2022

Welcome Address by Mr Phillip Tan, Chairman of Community Chest Committee, at Community Chest Fu Dai 2022

02/11/2022

Welcome Address by Mr Chew Sutat Co-chairman of Community Chest Heartstrings Walk 2022 Committee, Community Chest

02/11/2022

New Beyond the Label Concept Train Inspires Community to Go Beyond And Unite Against Stigma Towards Persons with Mental Health Conditions

01/11/2022

SINGAPORE, 25 OCTOBER 2022 – The Beyond the Label (BTL) movement, an initiative of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), unveiled a BTL concept train with the message to “Go Beyond”.

NCSS Study Yield Insights for Social Service Sector to Enhance Caregiver Support

03/08/2022

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.

Adjustments to The Courage Fund Application Criteria as Singapore Moves Toward Covid-19 Resilience

18/03/2022

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