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Speech by DPM Tharman Shanmugaratnam Care & Share Thank-You Show
15/03/2021
Speech by DPM Tharman Shanmugaratnam Care & Share Thank-You Show
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“Interacting with Seniors” handbook and workshops launched in celebration of International Day of Older Persons 2015
15/03/2021
Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong officiated event to kick-off month-long celebrations which encourage seniors and the community to communicate, connect and celebrate
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New Initiatives Announced For Sector Will Leverage Innovative Technologies to Meet Evolving Needs
15/03/2021
Tech Booster and Project Back-to-Basics offer ready technologies and innovative solutions at attractive subsidies to alleviate manpower challenges Close to SGD 20 million supported by the National Productivity Fund to benefit member agencies
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We Are Able! 2018 empowers persons with disabilities
15/03/2021
A new 2-year pilot, “Our Lives Our Voices” – a self-advocacy initiative was launched.
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President Tony Tan Launches 16th President's Challenge at Microsoft's We Tech Care 2016 Event
15/03/2021
Held in support of President’s Challenge, We Tech Care rallied over 200 people from local startups, non-profits and partner organisations, and Microsoft to showcase the power of technology in creating a smarter and more inclusive Singapore.
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A 5-Year Social Service Sector Roadmap (2017 to 2021)
15/03/2021
A shared vision for the people, private and public sectors to participate andcollaborate so as to make an impact in the social service sector Roadmap charts different pathways for individuals and organisations, including non-traditional stakeholders in the ecosystem to achieve vision Roadmap is guided by person-centred and holistic approach towards advancing quality of life
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Speech by Ms Anita Fam, President, National Council of Social Service at the Social Service Summit 2021
14/07/2021
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Transcript of Remarks by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies, Seeds of Sustainable Philanthropy Event
03/05/2023
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Closing Remarks by Ms Tan Li San, NCSS CEO at the Singapore Volunteer Management Conference
11/04/2023
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Opening Address by Ms Anita Fam Siu Ping NCSS President at the Singapore Volunteer Management Conference
11/04/2023
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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.
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